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Gambling - An Addiction?
Summary: Discusses the effects of gambling and examines how critical an addictive situation can be. Provides statistical data on addiction. Explores socially acceptable gambing opportunities.
Gambling has existed throughout most of the history of mankind. Matthew, a disciple of Christ Jesus, recorded in his book of the Bible, "and when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves by casting lots." Today, gambling is still an extremely popular activity. Unfortunately, it can have a very negative affect on people. To some people, gambling is just a "game." They are controlled individuals that use gambling as a recreational outlet. To other, gambling is a short-term addiction. They experience a temporary loss of control. They, most often, return to normal when the event or vacation is over. To many others, however, gambling is an addiction; a disease. These are the compulsive gamblers. The three main problems that compulsive gamblers face concern their health, financial crisis, and neglect toward their responsibilities and loved ones. There are a very small number of people that are...
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