Who develops a behavioral addiction to gambling?
People seem to gravitate toward gambling primarily, at least as I would understand it, because of more sociological forces than any other. If you’re someone who comes from a family where money is tight, or the community does not support gambling, well, chances are you’re not gonna lean in that direction. If, on the other hand, maybe you come from as Asian community, or some society that endorses and looks up to a gambler, chances are you’re going to find gambling as a potential addictive behavior versus another addictive behavior where that behavior is not as easily endorsed. The selection of the addiction of choice is a very, very interesting topic. And I believe that beyond the social and the exposure, you know, let’s, again, let’s say mom or dad had a poker game out in the living room every Saturday. Well, there’s a greater likelihood you’re going to try that one versus another one. But then there’s also what I call the “high arousal addictions” and the “low arousal addictions.” “Hi
