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Reason #12 to VOTE NO SLOTS: Research suggests that problem and pathological gambling is associated with depression and suicidal tendencies.
As problem gambling progresses eventually the gambler is hopeless and depressed, may be suicidal, estranged from significant others, is being hounded by collection agencies or loan sharks, and roughly 25% are facing imminent legal action. There are generally four possible outcomes: suicide, incarceration, absconding, or obtaining treatment. The association between gambling and suicide appears to exist within the general adult population, as well as among youth. Women with a gambling problem may be at increased risk of experiencing severe depression and contemplating and/or attempting suicide.
• Among Gamblers Anonymous members 12‐18 % have attempted suicide, 45‐49 % made plans to kill themselves, 48‐70 % contemplated suicide, 80% reported they "wanted to die".
• Among women with a gambling problem 45% indicated having suicidal ideation and 29% had attempted suicide.
• The availability of gambling opportunities may be related to suicide. ...Nevada had the highest rate of suicide of any state in 2004 (19.2 per 100, 000), while the national rate was 10.9
READ MORE:
Depression, Suicide and Problem Gambling
http://www2.gsu.edu/~psyjge/Fact/suicide_04_10.pdf
VOTE NO SLOTS on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th.
The polls are open 8am to 8pm.
COME TO OUR FORUM
Sunday, September 8th, 4pm at the Senior Center
Please get the word out to your neighbors and friends by sharing our Countdown of Reasons to VOTE NO.
To volunteer, or for more information, email info@noplainvilleracino.com.
Reason #12 to VOTE NO SLOTS: Research suggests that problem and pathological gambling is associated with depression and suicidal tendencies.
As problem gambling progresses eventually the gambler is hopeless and depressed, may be suicidal, estranged from significant others, is being hounded by collection agencies or loan sharks, and roughly 25% are facing imminent legal action. There are generally four possible outcomes: suicide, incarceration, absconding, or obtaining treatment. The association between gambling and suicide appears to exist within the general adult population, as well as among youth. Women with a gambling problem may be at increased risk of experiencing severe depression and contemplating and/or attempting suicide.
• Among Gamblers Anonymous members 12‐18 % have attempted suicide, 45‐49 % made plans to kill themselves, 48‐70 % contemplated suicide, 80% reported they "wanted to die".
• Among women with a gambling problem 45% indicated having suicidal ideation and 29% had attempted suicide.
• The availability of gambling opportunities may be related to suicide. ...Nevada had the highest rate of suicide of any state in 2004 (19.2 per 100, 000), while the national rate was 10.9
READ MORE:
Depression, Suicide and Problem Gambling
http://www2.gsu.edu/~psyjge/Fact/suicide_04_10.pdf
VOTE NO SLOTS on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th.
The polls are open 8am to 8pm.
COME TO OUR FORUM
Sunday, September 8th, 4pm at the Senior Center
Please get the word out to your neighbors and friends by sharing our Countdown of Reasons to VOTE NO.
To volunteer, or for more information, email info@noplainvilleracino.com.
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