| No Magic Cure for Compulsive Gambling | 16 Dec 2005 |
| A while back ago we presented you with a new revolutionary way of treating people who suffer from a gambling addiction. The idea was that a gambling addiction can be treated like other forms of addiction such as drinking by taking a pill that suppresses the individuals desire to engage in this sort of activity. Obviously, this proposed treatment should be accompanied with psychotherapy sessions. |
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| Crash Course in Responsible Gambling | 18 Oct 2005 |
| Harvard Medical School initiated a new casino employee education program sponsored by some of the biggest gambling corporations in the US, including Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming, Harah’s Entertainment and the MGM Mirage. From now on, Vegas casinos can send their employees to Harvard for the purpose of attending a 2.5 day crash course on the subject of responsible gambling. |
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| New Pill for Gambling Addicts | 14 Oct 2005 |
| A new method for treating people who suffer from a gambling problem is currently being tested in the US. Dr. Sandra Lapham from Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest in Albuquerque, is suggesting that a treatment that combines taking medication and attending therapy can be effective in curing a gambling addiction. |
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| How to Identify a Gambling Problem | 12 Oct 2005 |
| How do I know if I have gambling problem? Gambling addicts display 5 or more of the following 10 symptoms. The first is being constantly obsessed with gambling to the point when you feel the urge to do so at almost any given moment. The second symptom is having the need to keep raising the stakes whenever you are gambling. Another symptom is failing to quit or cut down on your gambling activity after repeated tries. |
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| Actress Admits to Being Hooked on Poker Gambling | 11 Oct 2005 |
| Famous Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz known for her work in hit movies such as “Charlie’s Angels” and “The Mask” admits for the first time that she has become hooked on poker gambling. Diaz, the self proclaimed poker addict attributes her poker gambling addiction to fellow actress and comedian Ellen DeGeneres who was the first to introduce her to the game. |
