INTRODUCTION
Gambling is just fun for most people, but unfortunately some can develop a dependency towards gambling.
Playing the game is an enjoyable experience and the lure of winning money adds to a player's excitement. Some players experience a high that accompanies the thrill when they risk their money on the game. They enjoy the adrenaline rush.
For some people this feeling can be seductive and a minority of players evolve to the dark side of gambling: addiction!
Addiction is a compulsive, abnormal need. What starts as a pleasurable experience turns into an uncontrollable destructive craving. Some people become addicted to alcohol, drugs, sex, food and gambling. When the thrill of the game outweighs everything else, the player has crossed over the line from player to addict. Gambling, like all addictions can be devastating for the person and his family.
If you feel that you are gambling too much, we recommend you to contact an independent gambling organisation for help in this difficult situation.
- Gamblers Anonymous, a fellowship organisationwww.gamblersanonymous.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org/
- GamCare, the official independent gaming care organisation in the UK
www.gamcare.org.uk
- The Association for the Prevention of Compulsive Gambling in Israel
www.compulsivegambling.org.il
- Northern Rivers Gambling Service - Australia
www.nrgs.org.au
- Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand
www.cgs.co.nz
- Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
www.responsiblegambling.org
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