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Why Problem Gambling

In the beginning, gambling is a very powerful and rewarding experience. These are some of the reasons why people gamble:

  • Excitement and positive feeling of self worth
  • A way to feel successful
  • An outlet for anger
  • An outlet for rebelliousness
  • Social acceptance
  • Escape from painful feelings
  • An outlet for competitiveness
  • A way to solve money problems (often caused by earlier gambling)

In the end, gambling is no longer as enjoyable as it was. Debt, lies, and relationship problems increase as the consequences of problem gambling mount. Eventually, it becomes clear that for whatever reason the gambler has not been able to quit alone and needs help to stop.
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