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Gambling in the United States
Gambling has increased in the last couple of years. Is it because people are addicted? There are two types of gambling: Compulsive Gambling and pathological gambling. Compulsive Gambling is when people have a hard time resisting to gamble. Pathological Gambling is when there is a need to gamble for money or for large amounts of money. Also people don't know when to quit when they are pathological gamblers. Both types of gambling have major side effects, and can both lead to serious gambling problems.

"Studies show that 82% of people gamble. In 1975 only 61% gambled (Richard E. Vatz)." Gambling has increased rapidly in the United States. Many Americans who gamble often lose more than they win. It is a bad habit that many people develop. As people are young the gamble for fun, as It carries on some may become addicted, and can become a "Pathological or Compulsive" Gambler.

"One third of Problem gamblers who receive treatment for compulsive......

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