Can Gambling Machines Prevent Addiction?
As the software becomes increasingly capable of “thinking” like the gamblers themselves, experts in the gambling research community are working to create machines that will identify and assist problem gamblers, rather than simply pushing players deeper … Read more on Scientific American

Candidates answer byelection question of the week — Where do you stand on …
Some residents may have their minds made up already, but I would encourage all of you who want to help build a stronger Brandon-Souris as a safer community for our children to join us in having a grown-up discussion about fixing our broken drug policy … Read more on Brandon Sun

You can't treat addiction with willpower and denial
Few look at the scientific advances to better understand this brain disease that robs individuals of their ability to resist the behaviour be it alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs or gambling. The consequence is the deterioration of the addicted person … Read more on The Globe and Mail

The harsh realities of gambling addiction
The state government's announcement to offer 3 new casino licences in Queensland highlights the sometimes debilitating effects of gambling. A Brisbane father and businessman spoke to Steve Austin about his personal experience with a crippling addiction. Read more on ABC Online (blog)

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