Is pathological gambling similar to chemical dependency?
Yes and no. They are similar in that they both include an inability to stop the behavior. There is also apt to be dishonesty, denial, depression, and mood swings producing simlar effects on those concerned for the affected. However, the two are different in that pathological gambling is easier to cover up or hide compared to chemical dependency. Gamblers don’t stagger, put needles in their arms, or smell of cards and dice.
