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    “Gambling addiction, particularly is easy to start; it requires no elaborate or illegal activities, no troublesome ingestion of substances, and it programs the body using its own chemicals” (Brodak 302). Molly Brodak the daughter of Joseph and the author of “Bandit” speaks up about growing up with a father who is addicted to gambling. Molly, her sister, and mother struggle to overcome the challenges that come along with having a man in their life who loses everything for them. Not only does this

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    subgroups, pathological gambling was originally classified as an impulse control disorder by the DSM-IV-TR (APA, 2000), though, based on its criteria similar to substance dependence, some researchers preferred to consider it a behavioural addiction (Blanco et al., 2001; Potenza et al., 2002). Goudriaan et al. (2006) provide a similar argument, stating that pathological gambling and alcohol dependence share common EF deficits, and it has since been amended to be a behavioural addiction the in the DSM-V (APA

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    Ava’s gambling addiction follows a pattern of so many others. As soon as her Social Security check deposits in her account by six a.m. and by eight, she’s hurrying inside of Arizona Charlies, exhilaration and excitement written all over her face. Eyeballing the leathery

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    When gambling became legal, customers began to increase playing time in the casino floor; however, this had lead to one problem, gambling addiction. Gamblers have become obsessed with winning money that it has impacted their lifestyle. From that, gamblers lose their houses, lifestyle, and even friends and family. While casinos need to make a profit from these customers, it is ultimately the responsibility for the guests to control themselves in moderation. In that regard, gamblers need to have self-control

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    Research Proposal Internet Gaming Addiction & Substance Addiction: The Correlational Relationship Between Behavioral and Substance Addiction. Jennifer M. deJong PSY 290 – Research Methods Dr. Norma Hernandez November 30, 2016 Abstract The following research proposal is determining if there is a correlational relationship between substance addiction and internet gaming addiction. Addiction is still seen in society as a lack of willpower or a flaw in a person’s character. This research will

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    but people can be addicted to video games and it will have serious downsides on your health. Like gambling addictions, both video game and gambling addictions both fall under the same categories of disorders. An Impulse control disorder is defined as psychiatric disorders that are identified by a sort of an impulse- failure to resist a temptation, an urge, or an itch. Both Video Game & Gambling addictions are both recognized as Impulse Control Disorders, both are caused by the need for thrills and highs

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    Your Name Professor’s Name Subject Date Research Paper Outline 1. Introduction Sexual addiction has become rapidly recognized as a significant social problem with similarities better recognized to drug addiction and alcohol or compulsive gambling. sexual addicts refers to individuals who engage in persistent, as well as, escalating patterns of sexual behaviour acted out regardless of the increasingly negative impact to the self and others. To begin with copulation or coitus, sexual intercourse is

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    Hermann's addiction to gambling is portrayed from the beginning of the story;"'He's never held a card in his hand, never doubled a single stake in his life, and yet he sits up until five in the morning watching us play'" (739). While he does not actually gamble for fear of losing all that he has, he is very much addicted. However, his common sense overrides his addiction, so he does not actually participate. This addiction possibly stems from the fact that he does not

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    with intermittent reinforcement conditioning and the behavior last longer. Gambling is a great example of intermittent reinforcement because you do not win every time or the same amount, which is exciting and fun for lots of people. The reinforcement is intermittent, and causes a positive and euphoric response in the brain that in some circumstances can lead to gambling addiction. Although, gambling can lead to addiction, the purpose of this is to paper is to acknowledge ethical stance against lotteries

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    Addiction in Contemporary Society Assignment 2 Gambling Expansion Submitted By: Dishan Ratnajothi Student Number: 212856662 Submitted To: Wayne Skinner Course: AP SOWK 2020 Section A Date of Submission: June 28th, 2015 Gambling is identified as a simple form of entertainment that is often played by individuals or groups of friends for amusement, and for the simple chance of personal monetary gain. However, gambling can often lead to unforeseen consequences that can lead to addiction

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