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Gambling can be done online or physically in casinos and other entertainment places. It can be in the form of poker, slots, scratch cards, and sports bets among others. This addiction involves the loss of control of the urge to gamble; even if it means hurting oneself, family and friends. Excess gambling urge needs to be rectified to avoid addiction.
Strategies for dealing with gambling
Three primary strategies can be used to deal with gambling addiction. The first strategy is joining a support group, such as the gamblers anonymous (Orford, 2008). The strategy involves twelve recovery steps, which are derived from alcoholic anonymous to ...