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Discover the Most Common Addictions of the Modern World
The modern world has added new addictive behaviours. Learn the most common modern addictions and where to get help to overcome them.
Why Problem Gambling is on the Rise Among Elderly Singaporeans
Though Singapore is home to only two casinos, it comes in second worldwide for gambling. And among the many gamblers in Singapore, more than half elderly – highlighting an urgent need for gambling addiction treatment catering to those in our respected aging population. According to a study published by the Journals of Gerontology, gambling problems…
At all costs : gambling across Asia-Pacific
Contrary to popular belief gambling addiction is far more than a financial problem and severely impacts all areas of a gambling addict’s life. The Asia-Pacific region hosts some of the world’s highest gambling rates and gambling addiction is a growing concern.
How Casinos Cause Gambling Addiction?
Millions of people worldwide are trapped in financial and emotional despair due to their gambling addiction. Despite the growing problem, most casinos do not do enough to warn patrons of the addictive nature of gambling, and in fact many rely on gambling addiction to fuel the billion dollar industry. The negative effects of gambling addiction…
Problem Gambler or Gambling Addiction?
Compulsive gambling, or gambling addiction, is a very serious form of process addiction. Learn the signs and how to treat it here. Gambling addiction is more serious than many people realise. While most people are able to gamble responsibly, many others find themselves caught in the sticky web of gambling addiction, unable to escape. Is…
Gambling with their Lives: Suicide and Bankruptcy among Japanese Gamblers
In a country known for its self-control and adherence to tradition, gambling has become a cause for concern. Gambling addiction affects up to 5.3% of people in any given country, and has serious social, physical and mental health effects. These include mental health problems, impaired functioning, reduced quality of life, financial risks and even suicide….
How Dangerous Can Money Be? Day Traders face Addiction
Gambling has long been identified as highly addictive to people with a genetic predisposition for addiction. But far away from the glittering lights of casinos, another closely related addiction has emerged: Day trading. The pursuit of money is certainly one of the primary goals for anyone in the modern world. Money is the means by…
