1. Gambling. When does it become a problem?

2. Terminology

3. Pathological gambling Addiction?

4. Causes: - family environment -social environment - dopamine replacement therapy? Comorbidity:- mood disorders(both depression and bipolar) - substance use or dependence -nicotine -alcohol

5. Why do people gamble?

6. 87 people

9. Most wanted...

10. A getaway...

11. ...larger amounts of money

12. ...chasing losses...getting into trouble

13. ...laying to family and friends...

14. Stop gambling? - unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling or to cut down -restlessness or irritability when trying

15. Stop gambling?

16. Treatment...

17. 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

18. “Alea iacta est” (Iulius Caesar) “The die is cast”