Gambling1
Money is put into a slot. More money comes out at the bottom. Gambling can become an addiction called compulsive gambling Compulsive gambling is a illness and addiction that affects the gambler, the family, the employer and the community. It is called the "hidden illness" since there is no smell on the breath nor stumbling of steps or speech. Nonetheless, it is as debilitating as alcohol or drug addiction. In 1980, the American Psychiatric Association accepted pathological (compulsive) gambling as a "disorder of impulse control." It is a diagnosable, treatable illness. Gambling, if taken in small amounts, will not cause harm. But is it worth it? Like all decisions, the only person that can determine weather or not to do something is you. Sure you could win millions. Bu
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Psychiatric Association, , compulsive gambling, winning phase, desperation phase, friends family, losing phase,
Approximate Word count = 530
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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