Objection 1. Gambling is addictive to some individuals to the point where all sense of reality goes out of the window and as a consequence it ruins families‚ relationships‚ lives and cripples people’s finances and potentially homes. Gambling should be treated the same as alcohol and cigarettes and removed from being advertised. Objection 2. Governments have a responsibility to regulate things that are harmful to the members of their societies. Addictive substances are regulated because addiction
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Another interesting area of Sports Gambling is how it affects the Brain like Drugs. Around two years back‚ researchers and mental health experts chose to characterize problem gambling as a behavioral addiction‚ the first of its kind‚ placing it in a class of disorders that additionally incorporates substance abuse. The explanation behind this change originates from neuroscience research‚ which has demonstrated that sports gambling addicts have a considerable measure just the same as drug and alcohol
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Internet Gambling Internet gambling represents one of the fastest growing segments of online activities with hundreds of websites providing users the opportunity to place bets on anything‚ ranging from casino games to sporting events. Billions of dollars in bets are placed each day in these online gambling rings. Thousands of these sites exist and many countries’ economies benefit from them. Sadly‚ America’s leaders fail to see the benefits in allowing online gambling to take place on American
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those measures‚ the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act‚ seeks to curb online gambling by trying to cut off the money supply: the bill would outlaw the use of credit cards‚ checks or money transfers to settle wagers. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jim Leach (R-Iowa). The Wall Street Journal Online asked Rep. Leach and David Carruthers‚ chief executive of BetOnSports Plc‚ an online sports book and casino based in Costa Rica‚ to debate whether Internet gambling should be banned in the U.S. Theirs
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Marijuana can be beneficial to anyone and it ’s not a bad "drug" it useful and helpful. One factor in legalizing marijuana is that it eases pain that can be caused by HIV/AIDS. Marijuana can also help with cancer and help to cure glaucoma. Information from the National Cancer Institute‚ ‘says that marijuana is good in blocking against nausea‚ vomiting
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New article: Online Gambling in Canada Online gambling in Canada is one of the most exciting gaming experiences for Canadians. As a fact‚ Canadians have seen a lot of controversy regarding the illegality of gambling and casino sites in all the states of Canada. In the past‚ the casino sites and online gambling has been considered as a part of criminality and illegal activities by the federal government. But after the recompilation and codification of federal laws regarding the casino business in
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herb‚ with barely any health benefits can be legal and available to everyone. The lasting effects are so harsh; I cannot understand how people do not see my point of view. While tobacco causes cancer‚ marijuana helps cure it. For one to say that legalizing marijuana is a ridiculous idea‚ it would be like saying using a band-aid on a cut is pointless. It should be legalized and officially recognized as a medicine. All states‚ not only fourteen‚ should sign off on this topic. Marijuana is treatment
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Social Problems Created by Gambling Submitted to Ms. Joyce Lim Senior Executive MEMO TO: Ms Joyce Lim FROM: Andy Tan‚ Executive‚ Ministry for Home Affairs DATE: 28 September‚ 2012 SUBJECT: How to minimize social problems arising from gambling As you requested on August 2012‚ our report outlines the findings into how to minimize social problems arising from gambling. Since casino started operations‚ casino-related crimes have been occurring on average
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include a serious gambling problem and environmental concerns. The history of Australia and how it was settled is interesting and different from most other countries. The first Europeans to arrive in Australia landed around 1606. Over the next 150 years‚ a total of about 54 European ships arrived in Australia. In 1770‚ Lieutenant James Cook claimed the eastern coast of Australia under construction of King George III of England (“Convict”). Australia
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Reasons for Legalizing Marijuana Abstract Marijuana can be used by the public for many purposes. Medicine is an important part of our lives and marijuana has been tested to cure cancerous cells as well as help people with their epilepsy. Using marijuana for medical purposes is one major aspect that people should take into consideration for legalizing it. Marijuana’s market has also been brought to many people’s attention because it has been poised to grow faster than smart
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