Gambling Addiction In Today's Society

A number of scholars have pointed out that, it is possible that biological, sociological and psychological factors are involved in the cause of problem gambling (Lesieur & Rosenthal, 1991). The following are some of the theories that have come up to explain gambling and why it is done and how it becomes a habit.

The excitement and risk taking associated with gambling is what gets the adrenaline pumping and stimulates the brain into wanting more. Hence, why gambling and betting on the lottery can lead to addiction in some cases. Other addictions associated with alcohol and drugs have similar effects to a gambling addict. Both addicts are vulnerable to lose themselves by the constant urge and desire to have the adrenaline rush from the substance. Regardless of what harm can come from alcohol, tobacco, or gambling it depends on the individual and how they respond to the

It is important to know if there is a link between gambling disorders and substance use because it can assist in finding treatment that works more effectively for comorbidity of these disorders. It is also important to note that it could also help figure out the neurological explanation to addiction because drugs can change the shape and processes of a brain, and gambling is a form of addiction that does not. Pathological gambling and substance abuse/ dependence have similar classifications. This paper will provide evidence to answer the question “what is relationship between gambling disorders and substance use in adults?”

The untreated conditions that pathological gamblers have may compound an unfortunate situation. Not everyone who gambles becomes addictive. However, the casino industry recognizes that some people have gambling problems and casinos provide help and education for those that do have problems. All gamblers do not have broken homes or abuse their children. Plenty of broken home have nothing to do with gambling. Again, there is no imperial evidence that substantiates every time a hand of cards is lost a child is beaten.

     Gambling addiction is an issue found in numerous areas where gambling is legal. People who are addicted to gambling, also know as problem gamblers, face many health risks including depression, suicidal thoughts, loss of sleep, loss of appetite, migraine and anxiety in addition to marriage breakdown, problems at work and bankruptcy (9). About 2 percent of adults are thought to be problem gamblers (1). In today’s society this costly addiction is not often considered to be a common problem among those who gamble. Only a small amount of states in the U.S. give enough attention toward this rising problem of people that are sometimes even willing to commit crimes just to aid their addiction. In the past our

Although the Bible does not state much about gambling, there are a few verses that describe the greed and evil of people who want to get rich. In 1 Timothy 6:9-10 it says, "People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." These verses tell of how money can be bad when people are too eager and do bad things in order to obtain it. My view of gambling is that, also it can be fun for some people, we all need to consider about how we spend our money and most

Like an alcohol or drug addiction, pathological gambling is a long-term disorder that tends to get worse without treatment. Even with treatment, it can be quite common to

The DSM-V defines gambling as “risking something of value in the hopes of obtaining something of greater value” (2013). Gambling can be a social event, entertainment or a professional pursuit. It is accepted in many cultures and for most people gambling will not result in negative consequences. For others, gambling can risk livelihood, relationships and personal well-being.

Gambling causes more problems economically and socially, that it is not seen as a positive industry for the economy. For some, it drags them further and further into debt which is huge matter for the United States. The national debt is already so big and the casino industry does not help with the matter. It can cause psychological changes in families, often leading to the father or husband abusing their children or spouse and turning to alcohol in hopes of drowning out the issues with money. Gambling will ruin your life and the decisions you make will not only affect you and your family, but it affects the economic state of your

Some main reasons why drug addiction is similar to gambling addiction is because if someone never start doing drugs it is harder to even get addicted. Gambling addiction is almost the same thing, If someone never goes to a casino then they never start betting money and it is harder to get addicted. It would be almost impossible for someone to get addicted to it. Studies show that 4 out of 5 people have gambled within their lives (Jabr 3). Gambling is in somebody’s life almost every day and it gets passed on and it is pressured by other people to do it and then that is when somebody could get addicted. Studies also show that twenty million people gamble so much it affects their work and social life. As a result, it can’t be good for your health if someone goes to work to get a paycheck and then gambles the whole paycheck away. Sometimes somebody is probably out gambling all night and they get stuck there all night and don’t make it to work the next day or they don’t see their families that night and their families start to worry sick about them. That can affect a family's money situation because first they are gambling it all away and then the next day they don’t go to work to even try to get their money back and try to help their families. It is easy to tell when somebody is addicted when all they are doing is going to the casino or they are always playing games like the lottery. Also, when

Additionally, a person may be trying to distract his or herself to forget uncomfortable and painful emotions as well as personal stress in their lives and may use gambling as a tool to escape from guilt, depression, helplessness, anger, shame, anxiety, sadness, humiliation, or fear of failure.

In short, gambling is an enticing entertainment among many Australian friends and families. The fact that it's so enticing socially and psychologically, means that multiple factors are required in explaining why someone develops a gambling problem.

Gambling is an entertainment that is very addicting to the average person. According to the article “losing it all; approximately 3 million to 4 million Americans have a gambling disorder. I don’t think casinos should be responsible for someone addiction. Therefore, the responsibility is up to the individual to control their gambling addiction habits. Just like any other drug addictions; one must seek help and have self-control.

Walking into the flashing lights, the happy people and seeing people win; are all the start of a bad beginning. Gamblers have a different mindset them some and they need help most of the time. The worse thing for a person just starting out is to see people win because they believe they are going to do the same thing and even more. That is almost never how it turns out; it usually starts with betting small, but gamblers always raise their bets over time even if they are winning or losing. There have been a few people in my life that have been addicted to gambling including myself. My grandma and grandpa are big into it, but a few years ago my grandpa decided enough was enough and got help from a professional. My grandma on the other hand did not and still is a heavy gambler to this day. My father was the biggest gambler I ever knew and I would go as far as saying he was the biggest gambler in Cape Girardeau at the time. I remember planes from Vegas coming to pick us up, getting all the food we wanted and vacations, and staying everywhere for free.

As the need for gambling grows in an individual the need to obtain money to cover the addiction grows as well. They learn how to hide this problem from their families and appear to live life completely normal. This can be done by maxing out credit cards, wiping out life savings, pawning/selling valuable items, mortgaging their house, borrowing from the bank, or cashing out their retirement fund. At times it can also lead a person to do something they wouldn’t normally think of doing. Such as stealing from family/friends, forging checks, or embezzling money from