Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The lottery is a common entertainment source that can quickly become addictive. Playing the lottery can become addictive when an individual develops an unhealthy compulsion to engage in it. While purchasing lottery tickets occasionally does not indicate an addiction, playing the lottery excessively can become an addiction.
Gateway Foundation
AUGUST 7, 2023
Gambling for entertainment can become an obsession or a compulsion, and a person with a gambling addiction may spend more than they can afford to try to win the jackpot with scratch-off tickets. People can develop a scratch-off addiction, becoming a gateway to riskier activities or decision-making. Are Lottery Scratch-Offs Bad?
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Social Work Blog
MARCH 31, 2023
Authors review data that demonstrate the evolution of labels and argue that adopting these terms in practice and research will have fruitful and affirming effects on access to care, treatment attrition, and the design and quality of research in and for the LGBTQ+ community.
Gateway Foundation
MARCH 24, 2023
But what might start as a fun game played between friends can quickly become problematic for someone who has previously struggled with gambling addiction. Keep reading to discover how fantasy football compares to sports betting and how it can harm someone in recovery. Break Free From Gambling Addiction What Is Fantasy Football?
Gateway Foundation
JULY 31, 2023
Not all addictions are the same, which is true for those struggling with a gambling disorder. It’s important to note that professional gamblers may not develop a full-blown addiction, as addiction often diminishes self-control and rational thinking, leading to more losses than wins.
Society of Clinical Psychology
APRIL 7, 2023
In 2015, Division 12 revised and updated its criteria for evaluating the efficacy of psychological treatments by adopting what has since been referred to as the “Tolin Criteria.” Boness is a licensed clinical psychologist and Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions.
Social Work Haven
DECEMBER 4, 2022
“Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.
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