Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain's reward system much like drugs or alcohol can.

In fact, gambling addiction is the most common impulse control disorder worldwide.

THAT... is a bold and frightening statement from addictioncenter.com and I feel like I'm still a little in shock from reading it.

Not enough people are talking about this, and the effects of gambling addiction on our families and relationships is devastating.

It's also a huge companion to alcoholism.  That probably doesn't come as a shock when you think about it!

Jamie, creator of the After Gambling Podcast, was a competitive golfer, honor student, and math whiz. In this particular situation those math skills did not help the situation...

He walks us through the signs and symptoms of

crossing the line from fun to problem behavior

common triggers for gambling addiction

and how a pocket dial to his fiancé brought his world to its knees... oops

To learn more about Jamie, you can find him here: https://www.aftergambling.com/

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