Facts About Gambling Addiction You Need to Know

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Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain's reward system much like drugs or alcohol can. In fact, gambling addiction is the most common impulse control disorder worldwide. THAT... is a bold and frightening statement from addictioncenter.com and I feel like I'm still a little in shock from reading it. Not enough people are talking about this, and the effects of gambling addiction on our families and relationships is devastating. It's also a huge companion to alcoholism.  That probably doesn't come as a shock when you think about it! Jamie, creator of the After Gambling Podcast, was a competitive golfer, honor student, and math whiz. In this particular situation those math skills did not help the situation... He walks us through the signs and symptoms of * crossing the line from fun to problem behavior * common triggers for gambling addiction * and how a pocket dial to his fiancé brought his world to its knees... oops To learn more about Jamie, you can find him here: https://www.aftergambling.com/ Join us in the Facebook Group for ongoing conversation, support, and friendships: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited