The Brain
Name a type of gambling
The medical name for a gambling problem that becomes uncontrollable
What is gambling disorder?
Restlessness or irritability when trying to stop gambling is a common sign of this.
What is withdrawal?
What is released in your brain from gambling?
Dopamine
About this % of adults are affected by a gambling disorder.
What is 1%?
Repeatedly returning to gambling after losing money is called this.
What is chasing losses?
this makes you want to gamble?
triggers
Researchers describe a gambling disorder as a chronic disease of this organ.
What is the brain?
Borrowing money or lying to loved ones about gambling are examples of this symptom category.
What is deceptive behavior or concealment?
The 2 types of counselors that help diagnose a gambling addiction
psychologist and an addiction counselor
3 factors that put you more at risk for a gambling addictions
Act impulsively and seek thrills
Experienced low income or unemployment
Find it hard to make decisions or control your actions
Had adverse childhood experiences
Have a biological family member with the condition
Live where there are a lot of gambling opportunities