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How Gambling Affects the Brain: Understanding the Science Behind Addiction and Treatment
Understanding how gambling affects the brain and how addiction develops is crucial for both individuals and healthcare professionals. This knowledge helps recognize why gambling becomes so addictive and how recovery is possible through therapy and treatment.
Problem Gambling and Mental Health
Understanding the connection between problem gambling and mental health can help you, or your loved one, get the support needed to overcome these two conditions.
Types of Gambling Addiction
Types of Gambling Addiction Gambling, a popular form of entertainment, has evolved into a widespread issue affecting countless individuals worldwide.…
How to Stop Gambling
Gambling addiction can be a devastating problem that affects individuals and their loved ones. If you or someone you know is struggling with how to stop gambling, know that recovery is possible.
The Link Between Alcoholism and Diabetes
The Link Between Alcoholism and Diabetes Diabetes is a widespread and serious health condition affecting millions globally, but its connection…
Alcoholic Neuropathy: Understanding the Link Between Alcohol and Nerve Damage
Alcoholic Neuropathy: Understanding the Link Between Alcohol and Nerve Damage Alcoholic neuropathy is a debilitating condition that arises from…
The Link Between Gambling Addiction and Substance Abuse
The Link Between Gambling Addiction and Substance Abuse It’s no secret that gambling addiction can have a devastating impact on…
Misconceptions about Adderall
Misconceptions about Adderall Providing temporary heightened focus, Adderall is a stimulant prescribed to treat ADHD, or attention hyperactive deficit disorder.…
Squid Game & Gambling Addiction
Squid Game is now Netflix’s most popular show ever by a large margin. It’s an entertaining watch with some thought-provoking concepts spanning an array of topics, one of which is gambling addiction. We recommend you give it a watch if you haven’t already, but if not, be aware there are small spoilers in this post.
How Gambling Affects the Brain
How Gambling Affects the Brain Gambling can be an enticing and potentially harmful activity that affects individuals both mentally…
Everything You Need to Know About Withdrawals
One of the first steps in addiction recovery can also be one of the worst: withdrawal. After someone stops or significantly decreases their use of a psychoactive substance, the body goes into acute withdrawal. Acute withdrawal is what is referenced when someone refers to “withdrawal.”