Thursday, July 20, 2006

Gambling is as old as civilization itself, maybe a lot older. Man has gambled for a variety of reasons, pride, enjoyment, love, land and monetary gain. Gambling can be a very enjoyable pastime, if it remains just that, a pastime. But if it takes on the dimensions of a compulsive behavioral disorder, better known as addiction, things turn ugly. Gamblers whether amateurs or professionals, should work within a set of rules. Mostly these rules should be designed to prevent loss, be it monetary or health. Addiction to gambling is a medical disorder that not only puts the gambler through trying times but their relatives as well. And so to lead a healthy and happy life and still enjoy the adrenalin rush the dicey pastime of gambling offers, one must be disciplined and back off when the going gets tough, because you cannot win all the time. Read further...