Addiction | Compulsive Gambling Is Not A National Concern
Dick Boland asserts in the following viewpoint that compulsive gambling is not a serious problem. According to the author, the notion that compulsive gambling is a “disease” and that gamblers cannot control their behavior is absurd. Boland is a nationally syndicated columnist.
As you read, consider the following questions:
1. In the author’s opinion, why is gambling a better bet than buying insurance?
2. What percentage of people who enter Gamblers Anonymous regress, as cited by Boland?
3. What rationalization is used by people who overdo, according...
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- Introduction
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What Factors Contribute to Addiction?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Addiction Is A Disease
- Addiction Is Not A Disease
- Marijuana Is A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs
- Marijuana Is Not A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs
- Underage Drinking Increases The Risk of Alcoholism
- Underage Drinking Can Lower The Risk Of Alcoholism
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
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Is Addiction a Serious Problem?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Rising
- Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Not Rising
- Smoking Causes A Dangerous Nicotine Addiction
- Nicotine Is Not The Active Ingredient In Tobacco Smoke
- Compulsive Gambling Is A National Concern
- Compulsive Gambling Is Not A National Concern
- Alcoholism Is A Serious Problem
- The Dangers Of Alcohol Abuse Are Exaggerated
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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How Should Addiction Be Treated?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Treatment Programs Help Addicts Recover
- Many Addicts Recover Without Treatment
- Problem Drinkers Can Learn Moderation
- Problem Drinkers Cannot Learn Moderation
- Methadone Is An Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction
- Methadone Is Not An Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction
- Heroin Addicts Should Have Supervised Access To Heroin
- Supplying Addicts With Heroin Is Dangerous
- Holistic Therapies Can Help Addicts Recover
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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How Should the Government Deal with Addiction?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Legalizing Drugs Would Benefit Addicts And Society
- Legalizing Drugs Would Increase Addiction
- The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Law Enforcement
- The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Drug Treatment
- Increased Regulation Of Tobacco Products Would Reduce Teenage Smoking
- Increased Regulation of Tobacco Products Would Not Reduce Teenage Smoking
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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