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Why Playing the Lottery Is So Addictive

Gateway Foundation

The lottery is a common entertainment source that can quickly become addictive. Playing the lottery can become addictive when an individual develops an unhealthy compulsion to engage in it. While purchasing lottery tickets occasionally does not indicate an addiction, playing the lottery excessively can become an addiction.

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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

Our priority was to address how racism, patriarchy and heteronormativity deeply harms Detroiters and the marginalized body’s ability to feel safe, secure, and have a right to exist. I had not imagined myself studying SUD, and hadn’t considered addiction a social justice issue. Violeta Donawa, LMSW. We called ourselves HealingByChoice!

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. False or misleading information perpetuates the stigma of mental illness and can contribute to feelings of inadequacy or lack of self-worth.

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The Dangers of Problem Gambling

Gateway Foundation

Around 2 million adults in the United States meet the criteria for severe gambling addiction. 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous What to Do to Help Yourself or a Loved One Get Help for Gambling Addiction at Gateway 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous Pathological gambling can have a severe impact on a person’s well-being.

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Overcoming Fear of Quitting Smoking

Gateway Foundation

Others turn to food to replace their nicotine addiction. Withdrawal symptoms: Nicotine and marijuana withdrawal commonly cause emotional and physical symptoms like anger, anxiety, irritability, headache and fatigue. Addiction itself: Addiction also plays a significant role in keeping people smoking.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Matthew Waring Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment When confronted with intense emotions, some teens may turn to self-harm , such as cutting, as a means of coping. Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. What Is Teen Cutting?

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15 Lies Gamblers Tell

Gateway Foundation

If you’re unsure if your loved one has a gambling addiction, one of the signs that the behavior has become more than a casual occurrence includes lying about their gambling. Learn more about common lies gamblers tell others and themselves and how to help someone with this addiction. Why Do Compulsive Gamblers Lie?