http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Living within 10 miles of a casino doubles your risk of problem gambling. This is just one of the compelling statistics in the third "Expert Summary" issued by the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions. http://phys.org/news255753904.html Other Sciences Wed, 09 May 2012 03:45:11 EST news255753904 After age 21, problem gambling is considerably more common among U.S. adults than alcohol dependence, even though alcohol dependence has received much more attention, according to researchers at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions. http://phys.org/news220185453.html Medicine & Health Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:38:04 EST news220185453 Alex Blaszczynski, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, says there is a trend toward online sports betting which has altered the pattern of problem gambling presentations at the various University's Gambling Treatment Clinic. http://phys.org/news219319832.html Medicine & Health Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:30:01 EST news219319832 As mental health care costs and problem gambling rates continue to rise, University of Missouri researchers are developing a personalized feedback tool that could serve as an effective and inexpensive way for people with addictive behavior-related problems to get the help they need. http://phys.org/news216309691.html Medicine & Health Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:10:01 EST news216309691 A new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has found that 29,000 Ontario students from grades 7-12 report behaviours indicating that they are gambling problematically. The study also found that more than two-thirds of these students reported problems with substance use and/or alcohol use, and 25% reported a suicide attempt in the past year. http://phys.org/news209130866.html Other Sciences Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:30:01 EST news209130866 New research from Swinburne University has found that living or working near gambling venues could have a direct effect on problem gambling. http://phys.org/news204201899.html Other Sciences Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:50:01 EST news204201899 A study of university students found no overlap between those reporting excessive Internet use and those with problem gambling. However, both addictive behaviors are associated with psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness, according to a provocative Rapid Communication in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. http://phys.org/news196958517.html Medicine & Health Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:00:01 EST news196958517 Many people perceive gambling to be a harmless recreational activity. However, it is estimated that six to eight million people in the United States personally suffer from a gambling related problem. This problem seems to grow tentacles, extending out to wreak havoc and can profoundly impact the physical, emotional, and financial health of the family (spouses, children, extended). http://phys.org/news175874565.html Other Sciences Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:20:02 EST news175874565