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 Social Effects
Economic Effects
Special Programs &  Services
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The impacts of problem gambling
can be high, for families and communities as well as for individuals.
Pathological gamblers experience physical and psychological
stress and exhibit substantial rates of depression, alcohol
and drug dependence and suicidal ideation. The families of
problem and pathological gamblers experience physical and
psychological abuse, as well as harassment and threats from
bill collectors and creditors. Other significant impacts include
costs to creditors, insurance companies, social service agencies
and the civil and criminal justice systems. |
