Gambling pt. 2
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Whereas part 1 was more about the history of gambling, casinos, and the psychology of designing gambling and gambling environments to foster addiction as much as possible, this episode actually talks about addiction and treatment. That was a long sentence. If you were here for the discussion about addiction and treatment, this is the part you've been waiting for.  Recommendations Abraham: Dice Tower (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dice+tower)Shane: Into It. Over It. - Interesting Decisions (2020-2023) LP (https://intoitoverit.bandcamp.com/album/interesting-decisions-into-it-over-it-songs-2020-2023)Holidays: Bring Flowers to Someone DayBuddha DayDinosaur DayEmergency Medical Services DayInternational Conscientious Objector DayInternational Kangaroo Care Awareness DayNational Chocolate Chip DayNational Juice Slush DayRelive your Past by Listening to the First Music You Ever Bought No Matter what It Was No Excuse DayInternational Family DayNational Straw Hat DayFood Allergy Awareness WeekHospital WeekNational Bike to Work WeekNational Women’s Health WeekDementia Awareness Week Links and References:  https://listverse.com/2024/04/14/10-things-you-never-knew-about-the-history-of-gambling/https://pausebeforeyouplay.org/2022/01/a-brief-history-of-gambling/#:~:text=2300%20B.C.%20The%20first%20known,casino%20is%20invented%20in%20Italy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi3kQFYIleQhttps://gizmodo.com/how-casinos-use-design-psychology-to-get-you-to-gamble-1667182023https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disordershttps://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/behavioral-addictions/https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gambling-disorder/what-is-gambling-disorder#:~:text=Repeated%20unsuccessful%20efforts%20to%20control,%22chasing%22%20one's%20losses.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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