Problem Gambling: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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Problem Gambling
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Problem Gambling

• Problem gambling is any gambling behavior that
  causes trouble in your life or the lives of
  people close to you (like parents, brothers and
  sisters, or friends).If you gamble a lot and
  your gambling is causing you to miss school or
  work, have arguments with family or friends, or
  worry about money you have lost, gambling is a
  serious problem for you.

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Is gambling a problem for most people?

• No. Most of the people gamble accordingly, with
  no problems. But for few, gambling becomes a
  vital part of their lives and does become a
  problem.Gambling problems can range from minor
  to quite serious. Gambling can also cause some
  odd problems like making it hard to pay the
  utility bill, the rent, or a credit card
  bill.Mostly these problems get bigger and more
  serious, like causing a lot of debt, problems
  with friends and family, and even doing things
  that are illegal.

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What are those things that problem gamblers have
in common?

• Problem gamblers
• more likely to be male
• gamble more often
• generally bet larger amounts on all forms of
  gambling
• spend more time per gambling session
• are more likely to have been in trouble with the
  police
• more likely to say they have been rejected by
  family members

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Who is most likely to develop gambling problems?

• Theres no way of knowing who will develop a
  gambling problem. Anyone who gambles can develop
  this problem.Problem gamblers can be rich or
  poor, young or old, male or female there is just
  no way of telling ahead of time.

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What are some types of behavior seen in problem
gamblers?

• There are many types of behavior seen in problem
  gamblers. Remember though not every gambler is a
  problem gambler, and not every problem gambler
  will show all these types of behavior.Someone
  with a gambling problem
• Can be secretive or defensive about money.
• Can borrow money from family members or friends.
• Can put all their hopes on the big win. They
  believe the big win, rather than changing their
  gambling behavior, will solve financial or other
  problems.

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What are some types of behavior seen in problem
gamblers?
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• Can promise to cut back on gambling, but they may
  find themselves unable to reduce or stop
  gambling. They often return the next day or a few
  days later to try and win their money back.
• Can have a lot of emotional highs and lows.
• Loss the thrill and become bad-tempered,
  withdrawn, depressed, or restless if they cant
  gamble.
• Love to relive wins but will make light of losses
  when others say theyre concerned. Wins and
  losses may also be kept a secret.
• Can rather gamble than spend time with friends,
  and can miss special family events.

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