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eLearning Series:
I Don't Want To Be Addicted Anymore!
( 13 pages )
Do
I Have A Gambling Addiction?
One of the top
addictions is, yes, gambling. In fact, studies including
research by the
National
Gambling Impact Commission show that gambling nationwide affects
a minimum of 2.5 million people, over 1 percent of the population.
In targeted gambling areas like Las Vegas, over 5 percent of
the people are expected to end up having some sort of gambling
problems. To help put those figures into perspective, gambling
problems occur twice as often as cancer and twice as often
as
cocaine addiction. That’s a LOT of impact.
And young people
battle gambling addiction more than adults. Here are the
latest
prevalence rates as reported by the National Coalition Against
Legalized Gambling, the following are the prevalence rates:
- 16-24
year old males 4%
- 11-18 year
old males 4-7%
- National average,
all ages 1.2%
How can you tell
if someone is addicted to gambling? Similar to the characteristics
noted for other top addictions, the main ones to look out for
with gambling follow.
Signs of
a Gambling Addiction
- Repeated attempts
to stop gambling.
- Serious financial
problems
- Has unrealistic
view of what “life” and “the world” owes you
- Preoccupation
with gambling, lying about it and denying addiction
Help for
Gambling Addiction
Help is unfortunately
often not sought until people hit “rock bottom” or pretty much
lose about all they own, owe nearly anyone and about everyone
they know (and many don’t). Once reality sets in and denial
isn’t an issue any longer (and even in some cases where it’s
borderline) a nationwide 12-Step program is available, Gamblers
Anonymous. Other help can come from a combination of psychotherapist
and / or counselor who helps focus on internal emotional issues,
group therapy to interact with fellow addicts in recovery, and
inpatient, residential or outpatient care, for short-term and
long-term recovery options. You can seek recommendations from
your healthcare providers or local hospitals.
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