Three Perspectives on the Increasing Volume of Gambling Ads & Content
Gambling advertising and content is increasing every day here in the United States. In this post, I present three different perspectives on the topic.
Moving Beyond Self-Exclusion, Money Restrictions and Other “Roadblocks”
2-3 MINUTE READ In the early days of quitting gambling, I believe adding as many “roadblocks” as possible is the best approach. Self-excluding, placing blocks on your bank or credit card account, installing blocking software and turning over all finances...
Weekly Recap—Saturday March 2, 2019
Weekly Recap—Saturday March 2, 2019 2-3 Minute Read Gambling Destroyed My Life, But I Support Legalization Feb 24, 2019 Despite gambling destroying my life, I think we should legalize & regulate all forms of gambling in all ways (in-person & online)*. 2-3...
A Case for Education—Not Prohibition—In Addressing Addiction
2-3 MINUTE READ “Throw it all out!” That’s often the rallying cry of advocates whether they are fighting against gambling, alcohol, drugs, porn, or even high fructose corn syrup. To these folks, the answer to protecting people from running into...
The Gambling Industry Isn’t the Origin of Addiction
2-3 MINUTE READ As we continue to place gambling and problem gambling under the microscope, I think it’s important to acknowledge one thing: the gambling industry isn’t the origin of addiction. The Origin of Addiction The place where gambling addiction—and...
