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Gambling can become addictiveAlthough the causes of pathological gambling are not known for certain, researchers have made many observations about the dynamics of the disease and the personality profiles of those who succumb to it. Gambling addiction expert Dr. Richard Rosenthal believes that three criteria are necessary for a person to become a pathological gambler:An intolerable feeling state, such as helplessness, depression, or guiltA highly developed capacity for self-deception, andExposure to gambling under circumstances in which it is valued. AlsoPhysical or hereditary predispositions are also thought to play a role, though these links have not been proven or disproven.One study conducted by Alec Roy, M.D., formerly of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, showed t...

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Hello Everyone.
Problem gambling can strain your relationships, interfere with responsibilities at home and work, and lead to financial catastrophe. Gamblers can have a problem, however, without being totally out of control. Problem gambling is any gambling behavior that disrupts your life. If you’re preoccupied with gambling, spending more and more time and money on it, chasing losses, or gambling despite serious consequences, you have a gambling problem.