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Gambling: Gambling Problems
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Problem gambling and pathologic gambling can result in serious personal, financial, medical, psychological, and legal problems. Of particular concern is the increase in the number of young people who participate in gambling activities. Today's newsletter calls attention to this growing health problem.
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The Addiction Foundation Manitoba website identifies several "subtle" psychological and physical signs of a gambling problem. Looking at them, it is easy to see some crossover of signs of other addiction problems such as alcohol. Depression is common in both people with alcohol problems and those with gambling problems, as is becoming withdrawn. In both, the addiction can be the way the person is try to fight his or her way out of depression, or the problem is leading to or worsening an existing depression.
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"Gaming will face opposition to its expansion across the country until it owns up to its economic and social downsides, a leading anti-gambling advocate charges. 'The more gambling persists in its denial, in its arrogance, the bottom line is they're going to have big problems,' said Tom Grey...." (Jeff German and Larry Henry, 1997, "Gaming Foe: Industry's Arrogance Sparks Opposition." Las Vegas Sun, September 26, pages 1-10A, page 1)
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With lotteries often being sold to voters as a way to help school kids, it is ironic that the gambling craze sweeping the adult world is sucking many kids in as well. That danger is what motivates Jeffrey Derevensky, who helps head up the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University in Montreal. He believes adolescents should be warned about the dangers of gambling.
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Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a commonly used treatment for gambling problems. Modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, GA uses a 12-step model that emphasizes a mutual-support approach. Meetings are free and are held most nights of the week. See the GA website for meeting times and locations.
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The purpose ofgamblingweek is to increase public awareness and educate community providers about problem gambling. The effort began in keeping with the message of "Hope and Help" available for individuals and families who experience problems associated with gambling behaviors.
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