By Maggie Acorn Gambling amp Heroin Addictions Gambling addiction is an urge to continuously gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop Heroin addiction is a physical ID: 201651
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Addictions
By: Maggie AcornSlide2
Gambling & Heroin
Addictions
Gambling addiction is “an
urge to continuously gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to
stop.”
Heroin addiction is a physical
and psychological
dependence on any form of heroin after continuous use.Slide3
Contributing Factors
Gambling
Heroin
Behavioural
/ Mood disorders
Substance Abuse
ADHD
Depression
Common in younger/middle aged people
Family history of addiction
Mental disorder
Peer pressure
Difficult home life
Anxiety, depression, loneliness
Other addictive drugsSlide4
Brain Activity While Gambling
This is what a person sitting in a casino may hear. “The
brains of people anticipating a win at the roulette table appear to react much like those taking euphoria-inducing
drugs”(ABC News). The sounds and atmosphere surrounding a compulsive gambler is addicting. In a recent study, the blood flow to the brain after a big win was similar to drug addicts infusing cocaine.Slide5
Brain Activity While
Gambling Cont.
In our brain, there is a series of circuits that are called the reward system. This system links
various scattered brain regions involved in memory, movement, pleasure and
motivation. When stimulated, the neurons release dopamine, which gives the body satisfaction and encourages a habit to form. After continuous release of this hormone, the body makes less of it, and the brain craves more of it. For a gambler, this means participating in riskier ventures. Experts
used to think of addiction as dependency on a chemical, they now define it as repeatedly pursuing a rewarding experience despite serious repercussions. Slide6
Brain Activity
W
hile on Heroin
When an addict takes heroin, endorphins are released. Endorphins are feel good chemicals that are released in the brain
when the body experiences pain or stress. Endorphins flood the space between nerve cells and usually inhibit neurons from firing, thus creating a numbing effect. The person feels good, high, or euphoric, and feels relief from pain.Slide7
Cycle Of Addiction for Gambling
Experiences a series of wins
More frequent play and higher expectations of winning
Frequent play, But frequent losses
Financial difficulties
“Chasing Losses” Low income, increasing debt
Can lead to crime to obtain money to continue gamblingSlide8
Cycle of Addiction for HeroinSlide9
PSA
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PSASlide11
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