Pathological Gambling

Pathological Gambling When was the last time you gambled? Did you do it for pure entertainment purposes or were you unable to resist impulses to gamble? Pathological gambling is a growing problem within our country. It is possible for someone to gamble occasionally, or even often, without it becoming an addiction. There are many things in today's society that can cause addiction. Some of those include cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol. I believe pathological gambling belongs …

…their addiction. There are many organizations to go to for treatment of an addiction to gamble. Everyone needs to be aware of the phases of pathological gambling so that if someone you know is showing signs of becoming too involved in gambling, you can get help for them before the problem gets even worse. This is a serious addiction that can be treated if the gambler wants the support and treatment to help their problem.