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Category, OTHER ADDICTIONS

Problem Gambling: A Risky Addiction 

It may start with a lucky lottery ticket, a winning hand at poker, or the matching reels of a slot machine. The ending is rarely profitable. Problem gambling—or compulsive gambling—ensnares at least 6 million people in the U.S.—many of them men. It’s an addiction that can yield financial and personal ruin.

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Category, OTHER ADDICTIONS

Signs of Addiction to Food 

The more you regularly rely on something external to lift you up, relax you, or help you feel better, the closer you move toward addiction. If you decide you are on the path to addiction, you can take action to keep it under control.