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Friday, November 18, 2011
How to Recognize the Signs of Compulsive Gambling
Check out this cool app and learn guitar - howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from kevinveselka and more videos in the Bad Habits & Addictions category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Compulsive gambling is a recognized addiction, just like alcoholism or chemical dependency. Follow these steps to see if you might fit the profile. To complete this How-To you will need: A willingness to evaluate yourself Honesty Step 1: Recognize the number one red flag Recognize the number one red flag, which is that you are taking valuable time away from your job and your family to gamble. Step 2: Evaluate your financial situation Evaluate your financial situation. Are you borrowing or even stealing money in order to gamble? Has your gambling resulted in bounced checks and credit card debt? Step 3: Uncover hidden meanings Uncover the hidden meanings of your actions. If you're secretive about your gambling or if you lie about it, you are tacitly acknowledging that you have a problem. If you've tried to cut back or quit, you know that you do. Tip: If you have children, it's doubly important to get help. Research shows that 50 percent of the children of pathological gamblers eventually become compulsive gamblers themselves. Step 4: Assess your feelings Assess your ...
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