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UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE WITH
GAMBLING PROBLEM |
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For most
people, gambling is a recreational activity ranging from buying a lottery
ticket to placing a bet at a racetrack. In recent years, gambling has expanded
and has become more visible. |
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WHAT IS PROBLEM GAMBLING? |
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What sets a low-risk gambler
apart from a person with a gambling problem? People with a gambling problem
often bet with money that they can't afford to lose. As they spend more and
more time gambling, they may start to neglect family, friends, work and social
obligations. |
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They may even neglect
themselves - not eating or sleeping properly and not caring about their
appearance. People with a gambling problem often borrow money to gamble.
Credit cards may be maxed out or second mortgages taken out on a home. Despite
negative consequences, they may continue to chase after losses while denying
they have a problem. |
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People with gambling problems
may lie about their gambling and may do things that compromise their own
personal values, such as engaging in illegal acts. Problem gambling can affect
anyone regardless of age, gender, race or social status. |
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