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My closest friend recently complainted about her son. That he is only interested in the computer, he refuses to read books or even play with other kids. But earlier she herself bought him a modern computer and game collection. Let him rather sit at home, it will keep him occupied and let me do my chores, so she thought. That said, parents are blissfully unaware of the sort of information that their child is accessing through the computer. They do not suspect that the machine in their home has gone from being a toy, or a source of knowledge, to an object that essentially drives a gulf between the child and their parents, especially those parents who work. Step by step, kids tend to spend more and more hours playing on the computer. Parents often become extremely distressed when their child is totally absorbed in playing on the computer. Certain pedagogues have accused computers of diminishing children's knowledge of lexicology as it has been found that children cannot adequately... details >>>

Won at a slot machine after spending some dollars. You think the machine is lucky for you and you buy some more tokens for gambling. You experience hard luck and you don't win. Probably thinking of buying some more tokens, then some more, and at the end you lose even your winnings. Next day some more, then more and more, and this just seems an endless pattern. Now you are addicted. Yes that's right! The term addiction was previously used for the addiction to chemical substances like alcohol, nicotine or drugs. With new research on how our brain functions there's been findings that state that many substances can be addictive even though they are not chemical in nature. One such addiction is the gambling addiction. It seems that addiction is resultant from the pleasure derived from abusing a substance but addiction can begin because of depression or some kind of emotional problem. The reasons are many and they are different and unique for every addict. Gambling Addiction... details >>>

This question might spur a lot of emotion from the online casinos. There are many who will wholly agree with this and say that rewards of course would lead to addiction while others will wholly disagree with it and say that a reward cannot foster addiction. In this article we explore the idea that even though online gambling awards may not be the sole contributor to the addictive nature of gambling it has a large part to play. Today because the gambling industry has grown into a world in which anyone can gamble, many individuals have been using it as a quick solution to their money problems. Therefore if an individual is playing on a particular site and they are not only winning but have gained accessed to online gambling awards as well then they would not want to stop because they would want to win even more, hence an addiction would begin to take root. Another way to look at the question of 'do online gambling awards contribute to the addiction of gambling' would be in the ... details >>>

The world is moving ahead at a brisk pace and we find our lives trying to keep pace with world. This result in many new pathological addictions and gambling is one of recent additions to this list. The status of disease was conferred on pathological gambling by the American Psychiatric association.Modern science has come up with the nearest possible way to identify pathological gambling. This can be done through the “Custer Three Phase Model”, wherein gambling addiction can be characterized by three phases: The winning phase, the losing phase, and the desperation phase. As can be gauged from the title of the phases, the first stage sees the gambler upbeat and ecstatic about his earnings, the second stage sees him losing, and in the third stage, he desperately wants to win his losses back.A severe gambling problem can lead anywhere from the occasional missed utility bill to organized crime, or a dangerous relationship with bookmakers. It is a misconception that a gambling... details >>>

What are some things you can remember before you decide to go back to the gambling casino after months of staying away? Well there are many things that should come to mind before you decide to go back on that self destructive path. These thoughts should create enough bad feelings in you to stop you from getting back in the car and returning to your gambling addiction and the despondency it causes.1.       Remember how you felt driving home from the casino. Keep this fresh in your mind and make this the first thing you remember. Do not forget what it feels like when you were broke, despondent, and depressed. Remember how your compulsive gambling resulted in that horrible car ride home.2.       Remember all of the unhappy faces of all of those people in the casino also addicted to gambling. The face of gambling addiction is not one of joy. The face of gambling addiction is one of  despair, sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness.3.       Remember losing all your... details >>>

6 of one and half a dozen of others. There is an argument that gambling is no different than drinking. It is only safe as long as you follow some simple rules. The safe and responsible gambling rules are:- 1)Devise a set of rules for you to follow. Write these down in a little book to remind you if you ever forget. 2)Follow your rules to the letter with discipline and professionalism. By sticking to your rules you will enjoy the experience of gambling time and time again. 3)Always start with a fixed amount of stake money in cash say $50 and never ever increase that amount. If you decide on a figure of $50 for your stake money then that amount become your starting stake money every time you gamble. Changing amounts to say a higher or lower figure is abiding by own your rules. 4)Fixed your gambling time to 4 hours and that becomes your golden rule. 4 hours is ample time to have fun in casino or even online if you have access to the online casino. 5)If you are on a winning ... details >>>

Everyone in this world wants to make money; easy money is something that involves a hell lot of risk. Gambling is said to be the thing that can make you rich but can also make you bankrupt. When in Vegas people say nothing is better than the gambling casinos in Vegas. A place where a person might come as a pauper and leave with a money but what happens in a reverse scenario, a person that is supposed to be a millionaire might become a beggar. Gambling is a common thing with many people around who spend money on betting, some turn out to be the winners and some loose. A visit to a casino doesn't mean that it is a bad habit, it is just the testing of ones luck. But a frequent visit to a gambling station would mean that you are addicted to gambling. The legal gambling industry is on an all time high in America. Where you get gambling casinos in your home town, and the Internet that seems to have made the world small. Gambling can be of various types such as at casinos,... details >>>

Place a bet - you might make a big score. The allure of making a quick buck is powerful. What if that quarter you drop in the slot returns millions? You start with a quarter, it becomes a dollar than hundreds - but never anything big. You may be on the road to a gambling addiction. You can win five or ten dollars and then decide to but more tickets. As soon as the gambling urge takes hold. it is not a far cry from buying a lotto ticket to heading toward a casino for some real action. With so many online gambling sites, it's easy for anyone to gamble even those who are underage, and teenage gambling addiction is growing. The sites say you have to be over 18 or 21, but who's checking the IDs? Teens are three times more likely to get addicted to gambling than adults. Some rack up thousands of dollars in gambling debt before they're even old enough to get a driver's license! Gambling is a hidden addiction because it's more likely to be done in secret ... details >>>

5 Tips To Help You Out Of A Gambling Addiction CrisisWhen you are in a gambling addiction crisis, this is a very dangerous time. You may have lost a lot of money, lost your job, orperhaps your home. A gambling addiction crisis is usually a time where suicidal thoughts and actions are at their highest.There is help and hope, and you are certainly not alone in your situation. Here are some tips to help you through your crisis sothat you can stay away from gambling  long enough to start thinking clearly again.1. Pick up the phone and call for help with your gambling addiction This is of dire importance, especially if you are thinking of harming yourself. Depending upon what country you live in, there will be different Hotlines that you can call. Here are just a couple. USA           1-800-522-4700 UK            0845-6000-133 S Australia   1-800-060-757 S Whales      1-800-633-635 Hong Kong     852-1834-633 Sweden      ... details >>>

In earlier days, gamblers used to trek to Las Vegas or the Atlantic City in order to find some real action they crave for. Now, the scenario is changed completely. Gamblers can find the real thrill in their hometowns these days. Today, legalized gambling has become one of their rapid growing industries in America. The ever growing popularity of this game has made most people related to this industry make a lot of money. Unfortunately, gambling has become a type of addiction for most people who are involved in this game. People may look at this game as a pleasure seeking behavior but sometimes, it becomes really difficult to get rid of this activity or even avoid a certain type of emotional pain. In a wider perspective, addiction to gambling is a type of behavior that results in major disruptions in any area of life. One can suffer in oneâ??s physical, social or even vocational area. According to the American Psychological Association, compulsive... details >>>