Gambling. By Malik Thomas.
[Audio] Gambling is the staking or risking by any person of something of value upon the outcome of a contest of others, a sporting event, or a game subject to chance, upon an agreement or understanding that the person or another person will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.
Negative effects. If gambling becomes a problem, it can lead to low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression.Gambling, like alcohol and drugs, can become an addiction if you use it obsessively or feel out of control.Dopamine-releasing regions in our brains can be affected by gambling..
Positive Effects. Many researchers may acknowledge that legal gambling has some benefits the economy.These may include a rise in employment, a rise in average wages, an increase in capital inflow, a rise in tax revenues, and a wider range of options for consumers..
Things that come with gambling. Gambling invites many problems often Gambling turns out to be a thoughtless splurge of money and a waste of quality time. It invites factors that can also harm the people like drinking and smoking which can not only harm the person doing it but the people around.
Gambling leads people to borrow money and take secret loans for betting. Gambling can also drive people to start taking loans from loan sharks and when dealing with people like that the outcome could be terrible. These practices can best be prevented through law..
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Family problems Gambling has a staggering impact on families. Gambling requires the gambler to support the entire family, or else they may gamble away the family's savings. Gambling and a variety of mental and alcohol related disorders are psychologically linked. Friends are also affected because they don't want to be emotionally or financially tied to gambling. The person's gambling has a negative impact on 10-15 other people..
1. Understand the Problem 2. Join a Support Group 3. Avoid Temptation 4. Postpone Gambling 5. Find Alternatives to Gambling 6. Think About the Consequences 7. Seek Gambling Addiction Help.
In conclusion gambling is a very bad thing that affects people everywhere around the world and if we can put a stop to it could help change the lives of many..