Gambling Addiction By Jabir Sandhu and Wenbo Zhang.

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Gambling Addiction By Jabir Sandhu and Wenbo Zhang

What is it? Bet on sports Buy lottery tickets Casino gambling Online gambling Etc...

Types of Addictions Compulsive gambling (impulse-control disorder)  Compulsive gamblers can’t control their impulse to gamble, even if their gambling is hurting themselves or their loved ones. Problem gambling Any gambling behavior that disrupts your life If you’re preoccupied with gambling, spending more time and money on it, chasing losses, or gambling despite serious consequences, you have a gambling problem.

Feelings without gambling If you try to quit gambling you may experience unpleasant feelings such as :  Stress  Depression  Loneliness  Fear

Signs Feel the need to be secretive about your gambling Have trouble controlling your gambling Gamble even when you don’t have the money Family and friends are worried about you

Reasons for gambling To provide excitement, get a rush of adrenaline To be more social, overcome shyness To numb unpleasant feelings, not think about problems Boredom or loneliness To relax after a stressful day To solve money problems

Afflicting 3.4% of adults in U.S.A Disabling both individuals and societies Leading to suicide, job loss and Criminal behaviour A holistic approach Medication helps the urge of gambling or thrill of doing so Drug therapy with Naltrexone and other treatment

Coping strategies Start by helping yourself Don't go it alone Set boundaries in managing money Consider how will you handles requests for money Do explain the problem of gambling Do understand it takes time to completely heal Be patient during the process, don't rush

DO and DON'T Do take control of your family member's finance Do remain calm when you are talking to your family member Do let your family know that your seeking for help Don't bail out the gambler Don't expect immediate recovery Don't deny the problem existence of your family member Don't make threats or issues unless you will carry it out.