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What Causes Gambling Addiction | Why Do Some People Become Addicted to Gambling While Others Don’t?
The history of gambling winds back thousands of years, captivating people with the thrill of chance and the promise of a win. While many enjoy it as a harmless pastime, others can get caught [...]
How to Help Someone with a Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction is a serious issue for about 2.5 million adults in the U.S. Each person struggling due to their gambling has been shown to, on average, have a serious impact on six other people, [...]
What Causes Gambling Addiction? | The Science Behind Gambling
Gambling is often portrayed as a fun and exciting activity, a chance to test one’s luck and potentially win big. Yet, for some people, what begins as harmless entertainment can spiral into compulsive behavior, leading [...]
Gambling At Your Fingertips and When To Worry
The realm of gambling has gone beyond the confines of brick-and-mortar casinos and traditional sportsbooks. Thanks to the power of mobile devices and internet connectivity, individuals can now place bets on their favorite sports [...]
90% of Gamblers Quit Before They Hit It Big: Fact or Fiction
In this article: Do 90% of Gamblers Quit Before They Hit It Big? Real Statistics About Gambling Warning Signs of Problem Gambling 90% of Those With a Gambling Problem Never Seek Treatment How [...]
Is Drinking While Gambling a Risky Activity?
Casinos and gambling establishments often offer alcohol to patrons—sometimes even for free. The combination of drinking and gambling has long been a subject of debate, with concerns that alcohol may lower inhibitions, leading to riskier [...]
Your Casino Cigar May Be Harming More Than Just Your Health | Gambling Harm Data
If you’ve ever walked into a casino, you’ve probably noticed something: the haze of cigarette smoke drifting through the air. For some, lighting up a cigar or puffing on a vape might seem like part [...]
Is The Marketing of Sports Betting Making Things Worse?
Sports betting has exploded in recent years, largely due to the legalization of sports betting in more states and countries, along with the convenience of online platforms that make placing a bet easier than ever. [...]
Gambling Treatment Providers | Tips To Increase Client Session Attendance and Satisfaction
Engaging clients effectively and ensuring their attendance for treatment sessions are critical components of successful gambling treatment programs. For instance, a recent study revealed that motivational communication strategies increased initial session attendance rates by over [...]
Providers, Just How Accurate Is Your Gambling Disorder Screening?
Screening tools are essential for identifying gambling disorders and forming the foundation for effective treatment plans and early interventions. But are these tools really doing their job? A recent study by Peter, Whelan, and Pfund [...]
Can Gambling Addiction Be Treated?
Those who suffer serious, perhaps life changing, harms from gambling addiction may wonder if they can ever get a grip on their habit or if their addiction will control the rest of their lives. [...]