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A few decades back, it never seemed feasible that children could fall prey to a gambling addiction. With casinos enforcing strict "21 And Over" policies and hard regulations for lottery ticket sales, it just wasn't a legitimate concern. Now, however, the accessibility of online betting...
Dependencies on gambling are currently running rampant throughout the country. But one sect of the population that has not gotten a lot of attention are people who are in the military and finding themselves yearning for casinos and sports betting. Delaware State News recently shed light on...
In our blogs, we have reported many times about the benefits of Naloxone and how it is helping to fight the nation's opioid crisis. A simple nasal spray, naloxone is commonly used in emergency overdose situations and works instantaneously (by blocking the production of dopamine). Now, researchers...
There has always been a debate about how dangerous video games may be when it comes to addiction. On the one hand, there have been links to obsessive behavior and dependencies on the programs themselves. But more recently, a new alarming detail has been uncovered....
Every now and then, it's good to look beyond our borders and see how other countries are tackling addiction. England, for example, is making tremendous strides in the field of recovery and just recently pushed their agenda even further. According to a Guardian article, lawmakers there are...
Suicide happens to be one of the worst side effects of addiction. And tragically it's not that uncommon, particularly when your dependency sends you to a dark place of despair and hopelessness. Recent stats have shown that those fighting gambling issues are most at risk...
We love profiling innovative new recovery treatments and this week, a very unique approach is being tested that may help people struggling with gambling addictions. Virtual Reality happens to be one of the hottest technologies on the market, with video games and "second life" worlds...
This week, we ran across a compelling confessional in The Hollywood Reporter. Typically this famed entertainment outlet is not a place where you'll find addiction stories, but front-and-center on the homepage was a self-penned essay from one of the leading business managers in the music industry. Jonathan Schwartz made millions...
Professional sports games are rooted in fun and camaraderie, but in today's times there is a dangerous third factor that can easily fuel addictive habits. We are, of course, talking about gambling and how getting in on some "action" can lead to disastrous consequences. March,...
Though legally you need to be 21 to gamble, betting can begin at a much earlier age. It's an unfortunate fact, but gambling addictions can strike as early as the teens; which is why one local New Mexico program is hoping to educate their city's...
We've mentioned many times how the country's gambling addiction is growing at an alarming rate. Well to help curb the problem, one Boston casino is testing new slot machine technology, which reportedly incorporates "Responsible Gaming" features. Titled Play My Way, these new machines will offer on-screen...
Pull up any sports page and you'll see nothing but "March Madness" updates dominating the headlines. And why not? It's certainly a fun experience, as the country's best college basketball teams battle each other for an NCAA Championship. But along with all of the fun,...
Follow the local news and you'll learn that California lawmakers are strongly considering licensing fantasy sports websites. To us this poses a real threat, particularly for those struggling with gambling addiction. Imagine what kind of doors it could open for an addict, if all they...
We have to admit, it must be tremendously difficult for a recovering gambling addict in this day and age. With events like the Super Bowl and the recent Powerball fever, it feels like news outlets and the media are begging you to place big bets....
