Gambling Addiction Picture this situation: A man who is having problems at home and is low on cash decides to go to a casino and try his luck. He places small bets at first, wins a few times, and feels great. Eventually the risk becomes too little for him, and he begins to bet more. He begins losing the bigger bets and soon loses all of his money. He is trapped in an emotional rut …showed first 75 words of 891 total…

…showed last 75 words of 891 total…a form of recreation. When the game is over, they move on to other non-gambling activities. Remember to keep it that way, and to know when to quit. You will be glad you did. Bibliography Gambling/Gaming. . Shaffer, H. J., and Hall, M. N. Estimating the Prevalence of Adolescent Gambling Disorders: A Quantitative Synthesis and Guide Toward Standard Gambling Nomenclature. Journal of Gambling Studies 12 1996: 193-214. Svendsen, Roger. (1998). Beyond the Odds. Gambling and College Students. (1998, Summer).