The Addiction of Gambling...

Although not everyone who gambles develops a gambling problem, others will participate in uncontrolled gambling that could lead to personal and financial consequences. There are some signs of this addiction: telling lies to family members and even friends concerning the behavior and a preoccupation with gambling. Some mental health disorders often coexist in people with a gambling addiction and these can include: depression, alcoholism, panic disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. A high rate of suicide is also seen in pathological gamblers. Pathological...