Gambling has become one of the major components in Canada’s entertainment industry. Not only has gambling become popular among adults, but it has also gained
popularity among teenagers. The various types of gambling include lottery or scratch
cards, card games such as blackjack, bingo and gambling machines. Gambling can affect
an individual both mentally and physically. Some of the harmful effects of gambling
include experiencing depression, isolation, loss of sleep, stress related problems, loss of
control and many more. Even though, the minimum age for gambling is 19 ("Ontario Canada", n.d), teenagers who play card games or dice games for money with their friends and families is defined to be as “gambling.” The proof that supports this statement is by Dr. Jorge Pinson, the chair of the CPS Adolescent Health Committee states, “If children are playing cards or dice games for money—even if it’s with their family members—then they are gambling…It seems harmless, but as kids get older, these behaviors can develop into more serious gambling activities. And far too many youth develop problems with gambling.” (Dr. Jorge Pinson, n.d).
There are various signs and symptoms that are observed in individuals that have
problems with gambling. Some of the signs of gambling include struggling with
emotions, doing poorly in school, issues with substance abuse, money problems, and
many more. Gamblers who are addicted to gambling can have conflict with their
emotions as they are likely to develop depression, anxiety and frustration. Teenagers who
gamble would also be likely to do poorly in school because if they are too busy gambling,
they are prone to not attending school on a regular basis. Substance abuse is also a key ...
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Gambling is as bad as addicted to drug, alcohol, or smoking if people do not know how to control their gambling behavior. For people who have problem gambling, they usually lose more than twenty thousands dollars in a year. With a large losing amount of money, many people fall in debt though they do not seek for help or need the help from others because of feeling of shame , disbelieving in counselors, as well as families.
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Gambling has become an important part of several people’s daily lives, so much so that some people are willing to put their lives savings at risk just for the win. Gambling is something that can start out as something very small, with trips to the casino here and there, or maybe just buying a couple lottery tickets. These small things can start slowly and sooner or later, sometimes even many years later, they can add up and become necessary in life. Then without even noticing it, these issues slowly turn in to a habit and begin to take over the individuals entire life despite it being so innocent and carefree in the beginning. While the numbers of people addicted to gambling is rising, many people in the United States
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We need to a continuous support for research on emerging challenges from gambling. In order to address the issue of gambling effectively through research, monitoring and evaluation we need to define and identify problem gamblers.
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Gambling addiction or compulsive gambling is a worldwide problem that many people suffer from and it can strain relationships, interfere with work, and lead to financial problems. Some people may do things they never thought they would do, such as stealing, just so they could keep on gambling. Many people think that they cannot stop, but with the right help they can regain control of their life. Compulsive gamblers keep gambling weather they are having a good day or bad day, this is one of the main reasons why they end up going bankrupt.
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There is a major issue to be dealt with, which is spreading with little regulatory oversight and no effective screens against participation by the young and the vulnerable. Internet gambling represents one of the fastest growing segments of online activity with more than seven hundred web sites now providing users the opportunity to wager everything from casino games to sporting events. According to internet research firms, the industry will pull in $1.5 billion in world-wide revenues this year. That figure is expected to hit at least $6 billion by 2006. Also, a survey conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project concluded that $4.5 million Americans have gambled online and that 1 million gamble online everyday.