There is no magical cure for gambling addiction and there is no one particular medication that can actually stop and individuals’ impulse to gamble. If you surf the net you can find various small studies that have shown that certain medications can curb the urge to gamble. Results of these studies have not shown any [...]
Families of Those With A Gambling Addiction
When a family member has a gambling addiction it can effect the entire family unit negatively. The family member with the gambling problem creates tremendous tension within the family unit that can effect all members of the family in a variety of ways.
Children of those with a gambling addiction [...]
What are some of the causes of a gambling addiction? As a former gambler and mental health counselor, I have done a lot of research on why people develop a gambling problem. What I have found is that there is more than one cause of gambling addiction and that although it is important to know [...]
Not many people argue that gambling and playing at casinos is great fun, especially when you have hit a winning streak and feel yourself confident. Some casino games require skill besides luck, so you may think that more you learn these games the more you’re going to win, depending on what’s your game. Compulsive gambling [...]