Effects of Gambling
By
Alain Ghanem
Enl 213
Dr. Rita El Meouchy
May 8 2012
I. Introduction II. Causes of gambling: A. Lack of money B. Greed C. Love of the game III. Effects of gambling A. Gambling effects on families
1. Money problems
2. Emotional problems
3. Physical and emotional abuse
B. Children
1. Using alcohol and other drugs
2. Gambling
3. Breaking the law
C. The brain
1. Programmed to gamble even if losing
2.Drug like effect
IV. Conclusion and recommendations Claim: For me, I am agianst people who gamble whom are not professional since it has several negative effects on their lives. However, that is not enough, and that leads me to pose the ultimate question. Should gambling be abolished or should it be legalized ? Warrants:
Warrant 1: Concerning the family, the person who gambles will become more isolated and have emotional problems which cause strong feelings among family members. Moreover, family members would feel ashamed and avoid meeting other people
Warrant 2: Children in a family where gambling is present feel stressed, isolated, and forgotten, since they need to take care of their brothers or sisters and take sides between their parents.
Warrant 3: The brains of people playing at a roulette table react like those taking drugs. Counter : There are some people who says that gambling is their profession and that it does not have any effect on their children, work , or family. However this have been proven wrong since we have heard several crimes or many murders relating to their family lives because of gambling
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