Gambling. When does it become a problem?
Terminology
Pathological gambling Addiction?
Causes: - family environment -social environment - dopamine replacement therapy? Comorbidity:- mood disorders(both depression and bipolar) - substance use or dependence -nicotine -alcohol
Why do people gamble?
87 people
Most wanted...
A getaway...
...larger amounts of money
...chasing losses...getting into trouble
...laying to family and friends...
Stop gambling? - unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling or to cut down -restlessness or irritability when trying
Stop gambling?
Treatment...
Conclusions... - the line between recreational gambling and the pathological one is really thin...therefore it is easily crossed - gambling is a problem when turned into addiction...understanding it might help prevent it - every gambler is unique, the recovery should be particular
“Alea iacta est” (Iulius Caesar) “The die is cast”