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• Gambling addicts may have trouble holding back during the Super Bowl

  While millions of sports fans will gather this weekend to watch the Super Bowl, the stakes will be particularly high for some individuals. The Big Game often means bigger bets for those who suffer from gambling addiction. more...

• Gambling addiction still poorly understood by the public

  Despite the fact that millions of people suffer from gambling addiction, many members of the public still do not recognize the condition as an illness that generally requires help from drug rehab facilities. Experts say that this can make it harder for individuals to seek help for their condition. more...

• Super Bowl betting may enable gambling addicts

  With the Super Bowl set to kick off in a couple weeks, many individuals across the country will make friendly wagers on the outcome of the game. However, this may pose a threat to the relapse prevention efforts of recovering gambling addicts. more...

• Gambling addicts may struggle in the new year

  Gambling addicts frequently face tremendous challenges at the beginning of each new year. There are many factors that can jeopardize their relapse prevention efforts, including the stress of holidays and a number of prominent sporting events, which may be an attractive subject of wagers. more...

• Canada develops new solution to combat gambling addiction

  Gambling addiction is a growing problem in the U.S. Millions of people have sought substance abuse help for their dependency, but still find relapse prevention to be a difficult task. Lawmakers are continually looking for ways to prevent problem betters from falling back into old habits. more...

• New state legislation may increase risk of gambling addiction

  With many state's facing large budget gaps, some lawmakers are looking to expand gambling in their districts to increase revenues. However, some mental health experts worry that this could have a dangerous impact on individuals who are struggling with gambling addiction and jeopardize the relapse prevention efforts of those who have recovered. more...

• Playing the lottery may lead to addiction

  The recent drawing of the $380 million Mega Millions jackpot sent individuals from across the country to their local convenience stores to purchase a lottery ticket. While most considered it simply to be a fun way to take a shot at winning big, experts say that it can encourage gambling addiction in others. more...

• State launches new resource for gambling addicts

  Gambling addiction in families can put a major strain on relationships. Those who fail to seek help for the condition may soon find that their loved ones have run out of patience and are considering severing all ties. more...

• Gambling habits lead addicts to harmful behavior

  Addiction to gambling is becoming an increasingly common condition. Experts say that the problem can consume an individual's life and lead them to make dangerous choices unless they seek help from a treatment facility. more...

• Problem gambling grows among adolescents

  The internet has opened up new realms of gambling for many people who previously would not have had access to casinos. Now, individuals can simply log on and wager large sums of money. However, experts warn that this has led to an increase in gambling addiction, especially among adolescents. more...

• Gambling addicts turn to the internet, fueling their habits

  Gambling addiction is a growing problem in America that annually results in the loss of billions of dollars for affected individuals. However, despite the problem, experts say that it remains largely unrecognized and under-diagnosed in the medical community. more...

• Internet gambling addiction grows among college students

  The growth in internet access had made a large number of online gambling services available. This has created a major problem for college-age students. A new report has found that they are significantly more likely than the general population to develop an addiction to these games that requires help from rehab facilities to eliminate. more...

• Suicide blamed on gambling addiction

  Gambling addicts may face a range of consequences in their personal and professional lives if they fail to check themselves into a rehab facility to deal with their problem. Addicts often lose their entire life savings and may encounter seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their lives. more...

• New lottery games may encourage gambling addiction

  Playing the lottery may seem like an innocuous ritual. However, experts are increasingly saying that this form of gambling - especially when individuals wager on scratch tickets and other forms that deliver instant results - may result in dangerous addictions that require help from rehab facilities to eliminate. more...