The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. The glamour of casinos and card rooms entices millions of people each year to try their luck at games of chance, but too many gamblers are forever changed from their experience at the craps table and the roulette wheel. When it comes to addiction, the stakes are always high. Problem gambling is a disease that affects countless adults in every country, bankrupting families and destroying lives. With online poker rooms and slot machines, gambling addiction now permeates across every corner of the world. What's at issue is more than just an occasional bet. Compulsive gambling is a progressive addiction characterized by an increasing preoccupation with placing bets and wagers. Despite feelings of restlessness and loss of control and in spite of serious consequences, compulsive gamblers find themselves consumed with the need to bet more money more frequently. The downward spiral may seem endless for some, but help is available for those who need it – and hope always flourishes for those who seek a better way to live. At KeepComingBack.com, we invite individuals with gambling problems and their family and friends to learn more about addiction issues, share their stories, and help each other through the ongoing challenges of recovery and seeking healthy alternatives to gambling. Take your next step with ending gambling addiction now.

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