Gambling for the adrenaline rush
Bill discusses how some Veterans seek to recreate the adrenaline rush of combat by risking their money on gambling and by treating other gamblers as the enemy, instead of choosing the healthier option and reaching out for help in coping with the transition.
Check the VA’s page on Gambling at https://www.maketheconnection.net/symptoms/gambling/, to hear how the VA can help, including:
What does it mean to have a gambling problem?
If I’m experiencing a gambling problem, what can I do about it right away?
And much more.
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