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start at an emotional level, and gambling may represent a temporary respite from the pressures and stresses of daily life. The person may initially only gamble on certain occasions, like on a Friday evening after a long week of work, but the problem can soon spin out of control, just like a drug or alcohol addiction. Pretty soon, the gambler may become obsessed with gambling. These addictions are further exacerbated by the access to online gambling, which has become much more prevalent in recent years.

Sports betting is the most common form of gambling among students.

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Detoxing from Gambling