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Podcast: Busting Addiction and Its Myths
Episode: Gambling: More Destructive Than We Realise
Description: In this podcast, we discuss the main characteristics of compulsive gambling disorder and the approaches available to help sick gamblers out of the despair they find themselves in.We learn that:It's an addiction just like any other in that it meets the criteria of uncontrolled, repetitive behaviour that causes serious harm to the gambler and to the family.Compulsive gambling is a progressive illness which means that it will only make life worse for all affected unless arrested.It is as destructive as is a drug or alcohol addiction. A "bad" bet can lead to...