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Feb 9, 2024: We are heading towards the biggest gambling day of the year, Superbowl. On the radio this morning was promotion of all the different types of bets one can make – outside of the big game itself – from the coin toss, to how many times Taylor Swift will be shown, to what …
When Covid-19 shutdowns began in March 2020, many people were left to their own devices, quite literally. Many began engaging with their technology in new and different ways, as well as increasing their screen time in general. When Casinos closed, I’m not sure if you noticed, but there was a change in marketing / advertising, …
Substance or Process/Behaviour: What makes it an ‘Addiction’: A lot of us understand how people become addicted to substances/chemicals, like nicotine, alcohol, prescription and illegal drugs. A common question I’m asked: are non-substance addictions like gambling really addictions at all? My response: behavioural addictions can be just as serious as substance addictions. Dr. Mark Griffiths …