Saturday, February 25, 2006

Gambling can be addictive like drinking alcohol in which gambling can be a social activity for many, but some people cross the line, never to return again. An estimated 5 percent of the population is compulsive gamblers but some people cross the line, never to return again. An estimated 5 percent of the population is compulsive gamblers. They have also reported that anywhere from 47 to 52 percent of the people who are pathological gamblers also have alcohol- and substance-related disorders. However like alcohol and drug addictions, compulsive gamblers also report a withdrawal syndrome consisting of the following symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, insomnia, anorexia, and numerous somatic complaints such as headaches, gastrointestinal upset and in addition, depression symptoms have also been reported upon stopping gambling. Read further...