Problem Gambling More Common than Alcohol Abuse
Posted on 26. Mar, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
A new study from the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions has found that after age 21, problem gambling is significantly more common among adults in the United States than alcohol dependence.
Young Students in Ontario Report Problem Gambling
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Surprising new findings report that middle- and high-school students in Ontario, Canada, are gambling problematically. The study also found that more than two-thirds of these students had problems with substance abuse in the last year, and 25 percent reported a suicide attempt in the past year.
Florida Gambling Addicts Find Lottery the Most Problematic
Posted on 20. Oct, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Gambling holds an attraction for individuals from all walks of life who are seeking to score a few extra dollars, get rich or simply play off stress. For some, however, the attraction can grow into a full-blown addiction complete with the loss of job, family and all financial assets.
Researchers Identify Four Different Kinds of Compulsive Gamblers
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Researchers from the University Hospital of Bellvitge (IDIBELL) and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) have identified four different types of compulsive gamblers. Features of compulsive gambling include being disorganized and emotionally unstable, poorly adapted, suffering from alcohol use disorders, impulsive, or having a “globally adapted” personality.
Gambling Addiction a Growing Problem in Czech Republic
Posted on 24. Sep, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Gambling can be a temptation for anyone, especially if they believe they have a chance of winning. For those individuals living in the Czech Republic, it appears the temptation is getting more than some can handle.
Singapore Citizens More Aware of Gambling Addiction Help
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
An addiction to gambling can have far-reaching implications for the individual who cannot handle a healthy level of play. In some parts of the world, gambling addictions have penetrated the population to the point that governments are getting involved in prevention and treatment programs.
More People Seeking Treatment for Problem Gambling in Florida
Posted on 06. Aug, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
More people than even before are seeking help for gambling addiction in Florida. The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state-wide gambling help line have increased by 12 percent over the past year and 17 percent over the past two years. In South Florida, the majority of the calls are from women over 40 who play slot machines.
More Singapore Residents Seeking Gambling Addiction Help
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
A gambling addiction can truly ruin a life and those individuals struggling with the problem should seek the necessary help to overcome the problem. In Singapore, those with gambling problems are getting more of the help they need.
Gambling Addiction Drives Woman to Embezzlement
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
A gambling habit can do much more damage to an individual’s life than simply cleaning out their bank account. This habit has been known to drive a person to commit more than just overspending, as exhibited by a recent case of a secretary-treasurer of a labor union.
High Rollers More Likely to Be Problem Gamblers
Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
According to a new study, there may be a positive correlation between a gambler’s household income and their risk of developing a gambling problem. This is just the first step in what could be a breakthrough discovery for problem gambling.