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1b. gambling addiction introduction
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Gambling
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Pathological gambling is listed in the DSM-IV as an impulse control disorder.
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These disorders are initially driven by pleasure, arousal and gratification.
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• Recurrent gambling behaviour causes significant disruptions in personal, family, social and vocational pursuits.
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People preoccupied with gambling may report that they are seeking action or an aroused, euphoric state, more so than the money itself
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The features of pathological gambling are persistent so, over time, patients develop unpleasant feelings which are relieved when the compulsive behaviour is undertaken.
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• In a manner similar to substance use disorders, as the opportunities for gambling increase (e.g. easily accessible internet gambling can be likened to an increase in the ‘supply’ of a substance of misuse), so does the proportion of the population that develops gambling associated problems.
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Gambling addictions typically begin in early adolescence in males
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and later in life for females
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Males are significantly more likely to experience gambling-related problems than females
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• Gambling is a complex phenomenon and may also be viewed as:
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An addiction
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Tolerance can develop as people feel the need to spend increasing amounts of time and money in order to achieve the same level of excitement.
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Withdrawal symptoms can occur on cessation of gambling and can resolve on recommencement of gambling.
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Self medication theories of other mental disorders are also applied to gambling as they can be to chemical substances of addiction.
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There is evidence, however, that gambling behaviours persist over time in contrast to substance use related problems which become less prevalent as people age.
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The clinical course of gambling can be separated into three phases.
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Winning: Wins are greatly dramatised and losses are often forgotten about and even denied.
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Losing: The individual begins to gamble less cautiously in an attempt to win back lost finances and impending losses mount.
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Desperation: Gambling is frequently associated with criminality and legal problems in an attempt to gain more money to gamble.
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• Debts grow, individuals may be prosecuted and guilt and depression set in, occasionally leading to suicide.
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• There are a number of treatment options available for those suffering from a gambling addiction and these will be explored throughout this Area of Study.