Gambling Addiction Study – Over 65
Gambling Addiction in Seniors Over 65
We got an email with a request to post details of this study for our readers. We will also mirror this request on Over50Web.net
From Connie:
If anyone is happy to be involved in this study, they can either ring me at 0412 848 958, or email me at ctir@unimelb.edu.au (NB: They do not have to provide me with their real names – just real phone numbers!) As a token of appreciation for their time, each participant will be given a $20 Coles/Myer gift card.
Here is more information on the reasons for the study.
The aim of the study is to build a theory on the pathways that lead to later life gambling issues. Not much is understood about older adults and gambling, and even less is understood about late-onset gambling issues. One thing that is very clear, is that this problem is very much hidden among older adults, because there is a lot of stigma surrounding it. Understandably, many older adults feel very ashamed & embarrassed about this issue. Consequently, many often bottle up the problems inside. This may make them end up feeling even more lonely.
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Addiction has always been an interesting subject to me. I think almost everyone is addicted to something. Not all addictions are easy to see and some are not so harmful. I think there is power in an addiction type situation if directed to a beneficial thing, like a passion or hobby.
Interesting perspective. Why not go register on the forum and spark the discussion there?
Ok…Lets talk about Marijuana impacting a marriage. I have a problem where my husband and I have had numerous problems with marijuanna and betrayal all together. I cant trust him, he knows I cant, and doesnt do anything to change that. We used to smoke weed together. When I got pregnant with our first kid we said we would quit smoking. Since then I have been on and off cause I catch him doing it and he convinces me that i cant CHANGE him and that he wants to smoke. So after so much fighting… I end up doing it with him and his friends.
After smoking for 33 years i finally gave it up a month and 13 days i love counting the days. I suffered great withdrawls but i stuck with it. And no im evening off like moods swings etc..sure i still have cravings that will take time and it will be less and less. I just want to share with the next person who is suffering that it does get better as long as you stay away from the pot not even a toke…Im doing all the right things for once in my life and its paying off like addcition councellor, this forum, na or aa meetings, a group of addicts thats are supportive of me