What is the “end point” in gambling behavioral addiction? – The end point in gambling behavioral addiction is when the individual is unable to discontinue despite his best attempts, and that’s usually due to some of the things we talked about. But also, I feel like we should mention that as someone gets further involved in any of these activities, there are biological, neuro-chemical changes going on in their brain. Ie what is a feeling? That is nothing more than an electrical charge of a neuro transmitter. It’s important to understand that when we ask people to stop, it’s partly difficult because our chemistry set upstairs has been reoriented, and this causes the gambling behavioral addiction. For more information visit www.aaalternatives.com

 

No good case for downtown casino

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Research has shown that the closer the gambling venue, the more the vulnerable become addicted. Why would we invite this kind of trouble? Gamblers come by the busload, eat, drink and spend their money in the casino. Gamblers don't come to shop.
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Powerball jackpot frenzy

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Clyde Barrow, director of the Center for Policy Analysis at UMass-Dartmouth, says addicted gamblers are less likely to turn to massive jackpot ticket games like Powerball than scratch-off games. "Scratch-off players are looking for instant …
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Powerball Frenzy: Go Ahead, Dream Of Zillions, But Don't Overdo

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Lotteries do increase the misery of those with gaming pathologies and their loved ones: Lottery players make up half the state's problem and at-risk gamblers. No one is more addicted to lotteries, however, than politicians. They have long considered …
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