Should these plans go through, Sands and the Blakeman administration will rue the day that it was first proposed
]]>Gambling addiction — Gambling disorder — Compulsive gambling. How is that officially described? It’s not a vague definition that varies from person to person. The DSM-5’s official criteria for diagnosis are exhibiting FOUR of the following NINE criteria during the past 12-month period:
— Need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the desired excitement.
— Restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling.
— Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back on or stop gambling.
— Frequent thoughts about gambling (such as reliving past gambling or planning future gambling).
— Often gambling when feeling distressed.
— After losing money gambling, often returning to get even. (This is referred to as “chasing” one’s losses.)
— Lying to hide gambling activity.
— Risking or losing a close relationship, a job, or a school or job opportunity because of gambling.
— Relying on others to help with money problems caused by gambling.
No need to wonder about what to look for. Friends and family members now know exactly what to look for. Say No to the Casino! Don’t bring gambling chaos to Nassau County!
]]>Money is not more important than our children
Stop the casino! .
This is the last thing LI needs. Especially by two colleges.
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