This is one of the essential pieces you’ll ever read online. If you are currently battling Gambling addiction or you know someone battling this addiction, then you might want to call them and share this article with them. In a nutshell, we are about to share with you everything you need to know about gambling addiction.
At first, going to casinos seems harmless, but don’t get me wrong, all of that looks good at first, but when playing casino games in traditional live casino whether it comes to online casino turns to a sort of addiction, then the trouble starts. Casino addiction, just like every other form of addiction, is treatable. But that’s not the only reason why we are here. First and foremost, what exactly is Gambling addiction?
Gambling addiction is more of a progressive addiction that has lots of negative psychological, social, and physical repercussions. Amongst all addiction, it is classified as an impulse-control disorder. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) included it in their Diagnostic Manual, fifth edition.
Safe to say that gambling is harmful to one’s psychological as well as our physical health. If you are battling with this addiction, or you know someone who’s fighting this addiction, there is every likelihood that you or that person may experience migraine, intestinal disorders, depression, and all other anxiety-related programs.
How does the human brain gets addicted to gambling?
Now that we know a little about gambling addiction, let’s shine a spotlight on how the human brain gets addicted to gambling. Once upon a time, the entire psychiatric community regarded pathological gambling as a compulsion rather than an addiction. They felt that it was a behaviour which was primarily motivated by that weird need to relieve anxiety rather than a thirst for, please. However, in the 80s, while the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a body updated their DSM, they then classified it as a disorder.
We’ve heard countless stories of how people stole from their loved ones to play at the casinos. There is also the case of online casino addiction, but we’ll be focusing on its generality. When people bet every dime they earn on gambling and max out a different credit card, those, unfortunately, are some of the turning points. That rush of excitement and the craving to get rewarded in one form or the other is one of the reasons why it is toxic and harmful. The problem is not playing casino games, but not being able to put a healthy balance between knowing when to play and when to step back is a problem.
However, to further answer the question. APA based their decision to classify this sickness as a disorder on some recent studies that were carried out in psychology, neuroscience as well as genetics showing that just like drug addiction, gambling is addictive. They discover how the brain dramatically changes during this phase. Right at the core of our skull, there are a series of circuits known as the reward systems.
They are responsible for linking different scattered brain regions which are involved in movement, memory, motivation, and pleasure. When we engage in an activity that lets us pass our genes, or keeps us alive, the neurons that are found in the reward system pops out chemical messenger known as dopamine (yes, that same dopamine), this gives us a little wave of satisfaction. Now, this is where things get interesting. Once the short wave passes, the dopamine encourages us to make a habit of sex and meals. When this messenger is stimulated by cocaine or any other form of an addictive drug, the reward system squirts up to 10 times more dopamine than usual. When these drugs are used continuously, it ultimately depletes their power to ooze that euphoria.
Addictive actions or substances keep the human brain flooded with dopamine that it finally adapts by producing few molecules and less responsive to the effects it produces. If you can get the picture, the consequence of this less active molecule makes addicts build up this precise tolerance to drugs, and as a result, would need more of that ‘substance’ to get and stay high. Now, you understand the dynamism of the human brain when it is reacting to all forms of addiction.
Symptoms of Compulsive Gambling
There are signs you need to look out for to know whether or not you are currently falling towards that line of compulsive gambling. Some of these signs include:
When you start to use it (Gambling) as an escape route for helplessness, problems, depression, and anxiety.
You lie to your loved ones or other people to ‘protect’ the extent of your gambling.
Trying to cut back on gambling or at least control it, but find out that you can’t.
Also, whenever you try to hold back, you feel restless or irritated.
You start to lose a meaningful relationship; you don’t do well at your workplace, school, or different opportunities.
Always preoccupied with trying to make plans to get more gambling money – what it shows is that it affects your other projects and disrupts your daily activities.
List of Most Addictive Casino Games:
Roulette Wheel (European roulette, French roulette, American Roulette, Auto online Roulette, live roulette, digital roulette and lightening are famous among roulette games.)
Just like other forms of addiction, gambling addiction can have a long-lasting effect on one’s life. Such as:
Poor work performance which will lead to one of the signs we touched in the previous section, which is losing the job at the end of the day.
Poor health.
Financial troubles.
The addict will start to have suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and suicide if not properly managed.
Imprisonment/legal issues.
How to treat gambling addiction?
Well, there are a few ways to minimize addiction. For instance, drugs are possible options. In this case, you can take anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medicines. But make sure you aren’t self-medicating, the medications you choose should be prescribed by a medical professional.
Finally, you need to get help if you want to quit gambling. Trust me, it is no easy feat, but if you’ve got the determination, you’ll overcome. Cheers.
RELEASE OF REEFS AT RISK REVISITED – new analysis finds 75% of the World’s coral reefs currently under threat A new comprehensive assessment of threats to coral reefs highlights that 75 percent of the world’s coral reefs are currently threatened by local and global pressures. The analysis, led by the World Resources Institute along with TNC, WFC, ICRAN, GCRMN, UNEP-WCMC and a network of more than 25 organisations, shows that local pressures pose the most immediate and direct risks, threatening more than 60 percent of coral reefs today. ICRAN supported the launch of the Reefs at Risk Revisited analysis at the Royal Society in London on 23 February 2011. Simultaneous activities took place in Washington DC, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Caribbean and Australia to raise awareness of the findings of the report. For more information and the report please visit:
An exciting new film showcasing Marine Protected Areas in the Southeastern Caribbean, produced earlier this year (2010) by the Buccoo Reef Trust as part of the ICRAN project Coastal and Marine Management & Education in the Southeastern Caribbean, is now available to view on YouTube to mp3. Check out Sanctuaries of the Caribbean at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMKKkpLreXw or play below…
Sanctuaries of the Caribbean: A film on MPAs
ICRAN Project: Coastal and Marine Management and Education in the South Eastern Caribbean (CaMMESEC) Completed The ICRAN project, Coastal and Marine Management and Education in the South Eastern Caribbean (CaMMESEC), has recently been completed. The team have been documenting all the initiatives developed and lessons learned throughout the 3 year project. All associated information and products can be found at www.buccooreeftrust.org/cammesec.
ICRAN Small Grant: Continuation and Strengthening of the Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement and Development Process within the Communities of Bar Reef, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka Under the ICRAN EU South Asia Project, completed in 2008, the Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement and Development (SLED) process was developed in collaboration with IUCN, IMM and partner organisations in South Asia. Small grant projects were initiated in selected communities to implement the Discovery, Direction and Doing phases of the SLED framework, resulting in several pilot projects. For more information and updates on the project click here
Conservation education for the Caribbean region ICRAN, in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society, have adapted and translated the popular cartoon colouring book, Sammy and Tinas coral reef adventures, for the Caribbean region. Previously produced in English, Bahasa Malaysian, Arabic and Visayan, this conservation education tool can now be of benefit to coastal communities throughout the Caribbean, as it will shortly be available in English, French and Spanish with a Caribbean twist.
Photo Competition: Changing climate and Pacific Fisheries The Secretariat of the Pacific Community needs your eye and talent to create awareness and help ensure the Pacific region can continue benefiting from the wealth of its fisheries. Changes in the climate can be expected to affect our lives as they alter life underwater. Before 30 April 2010, send in your best pictures to help illustrate a book that compiles the work of 70 scientists over the last two years. The winner receives USD 1,000! Check out the SPC website for terms and conditions (www.spc.int).
Scoping Meeting ICRAN and UNEP-WCMC facilitated a scoping workshop on Communities and Coral Reefs: Managing for Resilience, hosted in Samoa by SPREP. The workshop brought together practitioners from across the world to explore gaps in our understanding and capacity, and to exchange information on existing projects, networks and processes already laying the foundations for the improved resilience of people and marine and coastal ecosystems, in order to define how these might be better connected, strengthened and supported. The sum of the workshop discussions are captured in the workshop report.
CaMMESEC Bulletin – Issue 5 The fifth issue of the Coastal and Marine Management and Education in the Southeastern Caribbean Project (CaMMESEC) bulletin is now available detailing the latest progress made.
For more information and updates on the project click here
Childrens Perception of the Environment Through funding from UNEP for their support to IYOR 2008, ICRAN worked with partners CARESS in developing Childrens Perception of the Environment, A Teachers Toolkit for Investigating Coastal and Marine Ecosystems in Asia.
Click here to download the Teachers Toolkit
Grants Opportunit
The PADI Foundation provides small grants (up to $20k but typically around $ 5-10 K), and in the past has funded many projects involvingf coral reef ecology and/or marine protected areas. Applications are 3 pages maximum, and are due January 15.For more information and application instructions see www.padifoundation.org>
CaMMESEC Bulletin – Issue 3 The third issue of the Coastal and Marine Management and Education in the Southeastern Caribbean Project (CaMMESEC) bulletin is now available detailing the latest progress made. For more information and updates on the project click here.
Conservation Education in the Philippines As part of the International Year of the Reef 2008, ICRAN with the help of Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) and Project Seahorse, translated a cartoon-coloring book into Visayan, a local dialect spoken in the Central and Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines
Reefbase Pacific has collated reference manuals, guidebooks and tools into the Reef Manager ToolBox to assist managers from the Pacific region in the effective monitoring and management of reef resources. The Toolbox can be accessed from: http://www.reefbase.org/pacific/toolbox.aspx
The second issue of the Coastal and Marine Management and Education in the Southeastern Caribbean Project (CaMMESEC) bulletin is now available detailing the latest progress made. For more information and updates on the project click here
The South Asia MCPA Information Portal is now online. The portal is an interactive platform that has been developed to facilitate regional communication linkages and improve access to, and sharing of, information relevant to MCPAs in the five maritime nations of South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). There are already over 400 interesting resources, papers and tools uploaded into the database. The Portal is an initiative of the South Asia MCPA Project. Visit the site: www.southasiamcpaportal.org
Managers of Marine and Coastal Protected Areas (MCPAs) are faced with diverse and evolving challenges, often in remote locations, and without easy reference to sources of information or help.
To support managers in South Asia in their efforts, a toolkit was designed as a hands on guide to all stages of MCPA establishment and management. Over 40 regional and international experts contributed to the South Asia Toolkit to share lessons learned and showcase regional success stories.
The toolkit was tested at a regional training workshop for managers in the Maldives in June 2008, feedback incorporated, and then launched at the 4th World Conservation Congress in Barcelona in October 2008.
Launch of CORALI products In 2006 IUCN, CORDIO and IMM joined forces under the collaborative Coral Reefs and Livelihood Initiative (CORALI) to better support livelihood development in coral reef conservation efforts, and to further develop and validate a participatory approach to sustainable livelihood enhancement and diversification in reef dependent communities in South Asia. Following successful field trials of the approach in 6 countries the team is ready to present their findings.
The following three products were launched at the 4th World Conservation Congress in Barcelona in October 2008:
CSI A regional CSI workshop under the global Coral Reef CSI training programme for effective enforcement was conducted in Malaysia in September. Click here for more information.
Sustainable Tourism Best Practice Case Studies International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN) have committed to bringing together case studies on sustainable tourism to promote best practices. The second case study showcases Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) activities under the regional ICRAN Mesoamerican Reef Alliance (MAR) project. Our thanks to Anja Mondragon of CORAL for her efforts in generating this case study.
Regional MCPA Managers Training. A regional training workshop was conducted for Marine and Coastal Protected Area (MCPA) managers in South Asia, to develop the skills of particiants through interactive management training scenarios, and to provide opportunity for the target audience to review the content and structure of a new training manual prepared for the region. See the full report
ICRAN are supporting the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) committee on Coral Reef Enforcement and Natural Resource Investigation, through the implementation of regional coral reef Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) field training workshops. The first CSI newsletter is now available for viewing…
Under the ICRAN/Buccoo Reef Trust (BRT) Project ‘Coastal and Marine Management and Education in the Southeastern Caribbean’, representatives of government, NGOs and the tourism industry attended a training workshop in the economic valuation of coral reefs, lead by the World Resources Institute (WRI). Training was provided in an economic valuation methodology and spreadsheet-based tool developed by WRI for estimating the economic value of coral reefs through tourism, recreation and fisheries.
The World Ocean Day allows us to collectively engage the global audience in conserving the ocean we all share. In order to better make the connection between climate change and the health of our world’s ocean, The Ocean Project and World Ocean Network are encouraging partners to focus on “helping our climate, helping our ocean”. For more information, visit: www.theoceanproject.org/wod/
Sustainable Tourism ICRAN is compiling a bank of Sustainable Tourism case studies to highlight the diversity of activities underway across the globe. Click here to view the first in this series. If you would like to submit a case study outlining your work and share lessons learned through the project, contact info@icran.org for more information.
ICRAN Newsletter The December 2007 ICRAN Newsletter is now available.
ICRAN MAR The ICRAN Mesoamerican Reef Alliance project is now complete. Visit the project page for a portfolio of publications and resources.
Reef Check Dominican Republic News straight in from the field… The British Embassy has donated US$30,000 to Reef Check Dominican Republic to install mooring and demarcation buoys at la Caleta Marine Protected Area.
One Ocean Programme ICRAN is proud to announce its involvement in the new UNEP-WCMC One Ocean Programme. Earlier this year UNEP-WCMC consolidated its considerable marine experience and expertise, joining together current in-house marine capacity with the hosted programmes ICRAN and UNEP CRU, to form the One Ocean Programme.
This programme has been designed to reflect the interconnected nature of the world’s oceans and coastlines, and the rich and varied biodiversity it supports. It seeks to synthesise, analyse and disseminate marine and coastal biodiversity knowledge, which both provides the basis for decision making, and advances the understanding and debate regarding the sustainable use and development of marine and coastal goods and services.
The first meeting of the South Asia Coral Reef Task Force The first South Asia Coral Reef Task Force Meeting is to take place on the 21st December 2007 to coincide with the UNFCCC COP in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The task force, being implemented by SACEP and ICRAN, was officially launched in July. Click here for more information
The Governments of Mexico and the United States of America, as co-hosts of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) Secretariat, in conjunction with UNEP-WCMC, are pleased to announce that the first General Meeting of the current secretariat, and the launch of the International Year of the Reef (IYOR 2008) will be held in Washington DC, US, on 22nd-25th January.
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Activities under ICRAN concluded in 2012. In view of this ICRAN was suspended as an ICRI Network at the 26th General Meeting of ICRI (view resolution). This site is not longer maintained nor regularly updated. However, it provides documentation of the many achievements under ICRAN, and serves as a repository for its outputs.
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