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Gambling Problem

by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker
May 8, 2006


Gambling problem: an outlook


When a person develops an obsession for gambling then the person can be said to get addicted to gambling and it can cause problem for him as well as his family. It can cause disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical social as well as vocational. Gambling a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money and quest to earn more money in no time. On the other hand it might give rise to some negative consequences such as becoming a pathological gambler


Reasons for gambling


Few centuries ago gambling was only restricted to dice, but now due to advancement of technology gambling has ventured with information technology revolution. This has given rise to online gambling. People are also very comfortable with this as need not have to move out from their home and can bet from their living room. Gambling is also becoming a fashion for high profile socialite.


Consequences of gambling problem


A recent research study is being done by national opinion research centre at the University of Chicago. From the study they estimated that due to excessive gambling 2.5 million adults have become pathological gambler and 3 million are considered to be problem gamblers. These people has lost everything and is declared bankruptcy and to have been arrested or incarcerated. Pathological and problem gamblers in the United States cost society approximately $5 billion per year and an addition $40 billion in life time costs for productivity reductions, social services and creditor losses. However these calculations are inadequate to capture the intra-familial costs of divorce and family disruption associated with problem and pathological gambling.


Some organizations involve in anti gambling activities


1. National council on problem gambling: it is a national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. The mission of NCPG is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling and ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers

2. The gambling helpline New Zealand is the national free phone ongoing motivational support, referral and information service for gambling problems

3. The New York council on problem gambling is a non profit independent corporation dedicated to increasing public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling and advocating for support services and treatment for persons adversely affected by gambling.

4. Gam care: it is a registered charity and has become a leading authority on the provision of information, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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