In this video, I sat down with Dr. Ken Martz and talked about the causes of gambling addiction.

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About Dr. Ken: Kenneth J. Martz, Psy.D. CAS, IGCC-II, BACC. is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years’ experience in the treatment and management of gambling and other addictive disorders. He was formerly the Special Assistant to the Secretary for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has received training at the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Maryland with a focus on application of the principles of Chinese Medicine in clinical practice. Dr. Martz has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology. He has a dozen publications, including multiple bestsellers such as 1) Manage my Emotions: What I Wish I’d Learned in School About Anger, Fear and Love, 2) Manage My Addiction. 3) Counselor: Tricks for Blossoming from Good to Great. He has over 100 local, national and international presentations on addictions.

Ken's Website: https://drkenmartz.com/

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Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs.