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PATHOLOGICAL gambling

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Pathological Gambling

People who gamble frequently have the attitude that money causes and is also the solution to all their problems.

Gambling is considered pathological when the impulse to gamble compromises, disrupts or damages personal, family, or work relations. The gambling behavior tends to increase during periods of stress. This sets a reinforcing cycle of gambling - life problems - stress - more gambling. Lying to obtain money and illegal activities to pay for extensive gambling debts may occur.

This disorder begins earlier in men (teens) and is generally more prevalent in men than women. This type of gambling occurs in about 2-3% of the total adult population.

Some of the signs of pathological gambling are:

  • a preoccupation with gambling and with obtaining money for the purpose of gambling
  • a need to increase the amount of money and the frequency of betting to achieve the desired excitement
  • restlessness or irritability if unable to gamble
  • repeated efforts to reduce or stop gambling



If you or someone you know has problems related to gambling, call for help.

ADHD
Adolescent Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Depression
Child Abuse
Childhood Depression
Conduct Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Loss and Grief
Mental Illness
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppossitional Defiant Disorder
Panic Disorder
Phobia
Pathological Gambling
Post Partum Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Survival Tips for Stepparents
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