Addiction
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Pathological Gambling
Pathological gamblers are addicted to action, not money. Many pathological gamblers will gamble to lose in the desperation phase of their addiction, because it is the action they seek, not the money.
Suicide Risk Among Older Gamblers Higher Than Younger Gambler
Those with longer gambling histories are more likely to report chronic medical and psychiatric problems and thoughts of suicide