October 30, 2024
Pathological Gambling
BlogadminpoolsGambling involves placing a stake on an event whose outcome is determined mainly by chance. It may be played in a variety of ways, including pari-mutuels (horse and dog tracks, off-track betting parlors, jai alai), lotteries, casinos (slot or poker machines), card rooms, bingo and the stock market (Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery, 2007). Most people gamble to some extent without problems. However, a small group of individuals become seriously involved in gambling to the point where it becomes detrimental to their personal, family, and social lives. The term “pathological […]