A preoccupation with gambling may cause some people to risk more than money. They may be gambling their health, happiness and their family’s welfare.
That’s the opinion of experts who define problem gambling as gambling behavior that causes a disruption in any major area of a person’s life. It’s estimated that 2 to 3 percent of the U.S. population suffers from a gambling problem. It can affect men or women of any age, race or religion, regardless of their social status.
Some of the warning signs to watch out for include:
• Preoccupied with gambling and unable to stop
• Gambling to win back what you’ve lost
• Lying to hide time spent gambling or unpaid debts.
Fortunately, an organization is working to ensure help is available. The National Council on Problem Gambling is the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families.
Its mission is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling and to ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families. It also operates the Problem Gambling Helpline Network,...
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