Day: November 14, 2024

Gambling is an activity where people exchange their money for goods or services that have an uncertain value. They also place bets on the outcome of a game, such as a race or sports match. While most people enjoy gambling, a small number become too heavily involved, and this can have negative personal, family, and financial impacts. The addiction to gambling is similar to other addictive behaviours, and many of the same psychological mechanisms are involved. These include boredom susceptibility, impulsivity, the use of escape coping, stressful life experiences, and […]