CAS 154 Lecture 13: CAS 154 Notes (Gambling and addictions like it)
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Professional gamblers make a living from gambling, control amount of time spent gambling and how much money they spend. Casual social gambler - not to lose more than once and has a hard time stopping. Heavy social gambler - some effect on social life, vocational or family impact, it is a significant part of life. Relief and escape - helps to escape problems and their own mind. Compulsive - cannot stop and is always occupied with gambling and getting money. Body image - personal relationship with one"s body (beliefs, perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and actions) Chronic obesity - 20% over desirable weight. Bulimic workaholic, perfectionism, cycle of procrastination, work binges and exhaustion. Relentless workaholic, start early, trouble saying no. Attention-deficit workaholic, adrenaline of overwhelming work pressure serves as a focusing device, living on the brink of chaos. Savoring workaholics, slow and methodical, next project started in order to avoid not not having work (means of escape)