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Paul Gascoigne, England's flawed genius

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… pithy Best-like throwaway line to explain it all away — no "I spent some on burgers, some on practical jokes, the rest I frittered away" — perhaps because there was no real hedonism or glamour; just the venting of various rumbling compulsions and …
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Internet addiction can cause psychological disturbances

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Psychological approaches, including family intervention, counselling and training, as well as cognitive behavioural therapy have given the most promising results. For some experts, being "addicted" to the internet is more likely a compulsive behaviour …
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Christie's plan to privatize lottery comes under fire from Democrats

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"Simply put, New Jersey is not doing enough about problem gamblers," said Donald Weinbaum, executive director of the New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling. "We have lagged behind other states on (this) public health issue." State officials at the …
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Adults Discouraged From Giving Kids Lottery Tickets As Holiday Gifts

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The Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ urges parents to use good judgment in making holiday gift selections for their children. According to Donald Weinbaum, Executive Director of the Council, “Parents really can make a difference and reduce the risk …
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