Pathological Gambling

Pathological Gambling
When was the last time you gambled? Did you do it for pure entertainment purposes or were you unable to resist impulses to gamble? Pathological gambling is a growing problem within our country. It is possible for someone to gamble occasionally, or even often, without it becoming an addiction. There are many things in today's society that can cause addiction. Some of those include cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol. I believe pathological gambling belongs in that group. A gambler that goes beyond the usual bounds of gambling for fun, recreation, or entertainment usu…