The Aporia
7 articles about 7 events for “Gambling Addiction Risks”.
“The findings reinforce what experts already know about gambling: it’s an addiction that is linked to poor mental health and substance abuse.”
“…Dorothy, 'so I was happy to take it.’ In fact, the drug-safety leaflet spells out that impulsive behaviours – such as sex, shopping and gambling addictions – are possible side-effects, although ‘uncommon’, suggesting they affect fewer than one in 100…”
“And since the sites have not sought approval by states, they do not follow state-mandated protections for people with gambling addictions who are most vulnerable to relapsing.”
“Anthropic's IPO, according to a report that surfaced this morning from Reuters, tells investors that Anthropic models, based on their own estimates-- and I'm quoting here-- "could pose catastrophic risks to humanity."”
“Millions of Brazilians succumb to online gambling Valdivia, a healthcare professional who talks to dozens of online gamblers each week to help them leave the addiction, started placing bets during the 2022 World Cup.”
“Other studies have revealed a link between neuroticism and a higher risk of developing different addictions, and there appears to be a connection between compulsivity and a greater risk of behavioral addictions (such as gambling).”
“Even worse: “They can potentially destroy economic value or coerce unwilling actors who are sceptical of these risks (and there is some chance they are right!).””