However, there is a growing body of evidence that gaming machines do great harm and should be removed from society. ... Likewise, Gambling has a great impact on mental health. ... Moreover, research indicates that, people with depression and bipolar disorder have a much higher likelihood of developing gambling problems (Department of Health and Aged Care, 2013). Additionally, problem gambling is associated with a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety disorders and other mood disorders (Problem gambling and depression, 2013). ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

After prolonged use of cocaine, depression is usually a factor, and these drugs help the user overcome the depression. ... Alcohol has been used in several of our great ancient societies. ... The depression of these key areas of the brain can be fatal. ...

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Causing trauma for the rest of her life is the reason, never able to deal with the situation causes great harm on ones emotional state. ... Girls and young women are likelier than boys and young men to abuse substances in order to lose weight, relieve stress or boredom, improve their mood, reduce sexual inhibitions, self-medicate depression, and increase confidence.Although men are more likely to become addicts, woman generally have a care provider who prescribe drugs which jump starts the addiction. ... Many women suffer from anxiety and depression which are just some of the many reaso...

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• Grade Level: High School

Opioids are a great example of an addicting drugs that people can become addicted to very easily. ... Crack causes a short lived, intense high that is instantly followed by an opposite effect-intense depression, edginess and an obsession for more of the drug. ... Affects of the CNS include feeling fuzzy and dizzy, depression, irritability, and memory problems. ...

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Why Do Youth Use Drugs Abstract: People who use drugs usually say they feel great at first and that drugs are the best thing that ever happened to them but that doesn't last long. ... Drug abusers can develop psychological problems such as suicidal depression or serious physical problems such as liver damage and brain damage. ... These more affluent teens are at a greater risk for depression and substance abuse more then generally believed to be. ...

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While it may hold some truth that people's initial decision to take a drug is voluntary, over time the drug has an impact on the brain that alters the addict's self-control and ability to make rational decisions, and at the same time causes the user to have great impulses to take drugs. ... The long-term effects include loss of memory and intellectual performance, depression, and respiratory illness. ...

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The Addictive Nature of EverQuest This paper outlines the addictive nature of the popular online computer game EverQuest (EQ). And further more, decides if it should be classified with other major addictions such as Drugs or gambling. The definition of "addiction" varies but popular cultur...

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What often begins as a fun escape and great stress relief can become a habit that can destroy everything good in life. ... Street racing is categorized as a high-sensation activity and when mixed with alcohol produces a deadly effect, bystanders are at great risk for severe injury or death. ... Either one of these options causes the family or friends a great deal of distress. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Alcohol had a great effect on body, and it does more damage than good. ... Smokers have a higher lifetime frequency of substances abuse, severe depression, anxiety disorders, and other psychological problems. ...

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