America
Americans annually spend more money on legal forms of gambling than on...
A. Movies
B. Sporting Events
c. Music
D. Theme Parks
E. Video Games
F. All the above
F. All the above
Approximately how many adults meet the criteria for pathological gambling?
3 Million
Elderly are at the greatest risk of developing a gambling problem
False, Young adults are at the highest risk
What is the definition of gambling?
To risk money or anything of value on the outcome of something involving chance.
Is problem gambling a mental illness?
Yes
It is classified as a impulse-control disorder. It can have many negative psychological, physical, and social repercussions
All but these two U.S states have legalized gambling?
Utah and Hawaii
What age group is considered the most at risk for gambling?
Young Adults
People who have trouble with gambling are also likely to have a problem with other forms of addiction.
True, it's proven that people with one addiction are more at risk to develop another addiction.
Name 3 types of gambling
- Lottery Tickets
-Slot Machines
-Loot Boxes
-Fantasy Sports
-Dicing
-Poker/Cards
-Online Gaming
-Horse/ Car Races
What are signs of a gambling addict?
-Constantly asking for loans/ Borrowing Money
-Lying about your spending pattern
- Stealing
-Attempting to win back money you lost by gambling
-Outburst/Forms of aggression
Gambling revenue is
73 Billion
What are the 3 phases of gambling?
-Winning phase
-Losing phase
-Desperation Phase
Aggressive, advertising by casinos, lotteries and online gaming is the reason for much of today's gambling.
False, the cause of ones gambling problem is due to the persons inability to resist impulses.
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions or the lotto jackpot?
Mega Million: 1 in 76 million
Lotto Ticket: 1 in 45 million
What is the most effective treatment for gambling?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Attempts to change the thoughts and behaviors that are fundamental to maintaining a pattern of behavior.
What percentage of America gambles?
86%
What type of problems can gambling cause?
Financial: Bankruptcy, Stealing
Psychological: Depression, Suicide
Social: Isolation, Withdrawal from society or family
One sign of a problem gambler is their tendency to play everyday.
False, what determines a problem gambler is the financial and emotional consequences that become evident over time even if played periodically.
What is the difference between a pathological gambler and problem gambler?
Pathological is an uncontrollable urge to gamble. A problem gambler dedicates more time and thoughts to gambling. (It is planned).
Name the 3 programs used for treatment.
an out patient program, impatient program or a residential treatment program depending on your needs and resources.
Why is gambling common in the military?
-High Stress and anxiety
-Boredom
-Isolation
-Easy access to online gaming
True or False? The reason people gamble is to win money.
False, people sometimes use gambling as a way to cope with boredom, loneliness, stress, or depression.
Controlling a gambling problem is a matter of will power.
False, like any other addiction the best treatment is to seek professional help.
Where does the word poker originate from?
Germany/ means to brag or bluff
What medication is used to stop gambling?
Naltrexone and Lithium