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The Online Casino is Not the Problem |
| Before the time of the online casino it was easier to identify those who had gambling problems. Perhaps these people called the local bookie a few too many times a week, or took trips to Vegas and Atlantic City more than the average person. However, today this problem seems to be getting a bit more media attention due to the ease of accessibility given by the online casino industry. Problem players will always be problem players despite stricter industry regulation or availability; something that many anti online casino lobbyists seem to ignore. Regardless of this fact, much research is being done to assist those people who have found themselves addicted to the online casino. One such study has lead to the use of psycho-therapeutic drugs, used to treat other disorders, to curb the gambling compulsion. Although this has seemed to work in test studies, research has revealed that, in general, compulsive gamblers suffer from other addictions or disorders. This strengthens the all ready well known fact that people seeking therapeutic drugs should also be under the care of a psychologist. Gambling addiction is not a new phenomenon that was developed with the online casino. It is a compulsion that has been around since the discovery of gambling with the caveman. There is no reason that the online casino industry should suffer stricter regulation due to these problem gamblers. However, if you or someone you know is experiencing a gambling problem it is important to talk to your doctor. There is nothing embarrassing in this disorder; just as compulsive smokers need assistance to kick the habit, so do compulsive gamblers. |
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