The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia
University is the only national organization that brings together under one
roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat all types of
substance abuse as they affect all aspects of society.
6., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human
Behavior and Chief of Impulse Control Disorders , Brown Medical School and
Butler Hospital is an expert on impulse control disorders including
pathological gambling, compulsive shopping, sexual addiction and kleptomania."
Robert found himself lying to his wife about where he was going and she
knew nothing of their growing debts.

This may include forums, email lists, personal homepages.

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That's what makes the findings in the paper such a tragedy ," said Joseph A., CASA's chairman and president and former U.
2. Be caring and supportive of your child. Grant is also primary editor of "Pathological Gambling: A Clinical Guide
to Treatment ," which explores this condition in greater detail.
Although there was little research about gambling until about five years
ago, gambling addiction is not a new phenomenon. Lying is another sign. Grant 's most important research is involved in defining
subtypes of these illnesses.

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5.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Changes in Behavior:
-- Missing school, declining grades or discipline problems
-- Dropping old friends and getting new ones
-- Dropping activities such as sports
-- Increased secrecy
-- Unusual borrowing of money
-- Sudden mood changes, aggressiveness, irritability
-- Restlessness, excessively talkative, rapid speech
-- Irresponsible behavior, poor judgment
-- Depression
-- Forgetfulness, slurred speech or difficulty expressing thoughts
-- Lack of coordination, poor balance

More Direct Evidence of Substance Use:
-- Increased use of incense, room deodorant or perfumes (to hide smoke or
chemical odors )
-- Increased use of eye drops (to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils)
-- New use of mouthwash or breath mints (to cover the smell of alcohol)
-- Drug paraphernalia such as pipes , rolling papers
-- Increased accumulation of inhalable products and accessories such as
hairspray, nail polish, correction fluid, etc. Although Robert always intended to gamble for only a few hours
and spend no more than $100 each night, he often acquired a debt of $500 to
$1,000 per night. "It is out of control. Despite all of this, Robert hesitated to
seek help, even postponing the appointment several times before going to see
Dr."
Freud was particularly interested in gambling addictions and the
psychoanalysts studied all impulse control disorders, but no one knew what to
do about them and analysis alone was rarely effective.

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Eat dinner together regularly. Surround your child with positive role models. Incorporate religion or spirituality into family life.D.
Dr . I should be able to stop
on my own.S.

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Set fair rules and hold your child to them. Maintain open lines of communication.
9. Your behavior changes in ways that even
you don't understand , while shame causes you to hide your battle from your
spouse, friends and even your doctor. According to Grant, researchers believe that
there is a physical change in the brain to form these addictions . The late evenings at the casino made it difficult for him
to concentrate at work the next day.

Constant thoughts of gambling
preoccupied him for three to four hours a day. They may
not seek help because they don't understand that counseling and
pharmaceuticals could have an impact.

In Brain Matters Imaging Centers' first appearance on the nationally
televised program last January , Dr."
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In this follow-up appearance, Ms.

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His recent book, "Stop Me Because I Can't Stop Myself," explores each of these
conditions and debunks myths surrounding these disorders.

PRESS RELEASE Dr. Phil and Brain Matters Imaging Centers Expand Treatment Considerations for Troubled Guest

" "But
the disorders are not you. Goodhue, Chief Clinical Officer of Brain
Matters Imaging Centers, reviews the SPECT findings for Fred.

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-- 37 percent of children live in a household where a parent or other
adult uses tobacco.S."
To assist parents, the CASA white paper contains two guides: Ten Steps
Parents Can Take to Prevent Teen Substance Abuse, and Signs and Symptoms of
Teen Substance Abuse, which also follow below. Those
changes are similar to the changes that alcohol or drug addicts experience. "You've also raised my level of self-esteem.

SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) technology is a
high-definition evaluation tool that helps identify conditions such as traumatic brain
injury (TBI),
seizures, stroke, Alzheimer's and
other dementia processes, ADHD, OCD, depression, bipolar
disorders, anxiety,
Tourette's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum
Disorders.

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Children of substance abusing parents are much likelier to become substance
abusers themselves. Children of
alcohol and drug abusers are at increased risk of accidents, injuries and
academic failure. It's embarrassing. While Robert's case is a serious one, it typifies many of the
struggles that gambling addicts face.
Despite the long history and recent research on the addiction, gambling
addicts feel a shame and secrecy surrounding the disease.
Some gamblers are motivated by anxiety or depression, so treatment centers
are treating them with drugs that have been proven effective for those
disorders.

Butler Hospital, which was rated one of the country's "best" psychiatric
hospitals in 2003 and 2004 by U.

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The CASA report finds:
-- 13 percent of children under 18 live in a household where a parent or
other adult uses illicit drugs. "Too many parents set examples that increase
the risk their children will smoke, use illegal drugs and abuse alcohol.
8. Learn the signs and symptoms of teen substance abuse and conditions
that increase risk. Grant at Butler Hospital at
401-455-6391.

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As the Super Bowl draws near omnipresent office pools make betting
a hot topic of conversation and provide yet another trigger for gambling
addicts to overcome.
Robert could hardly look Dr. I
can 't think of anything but gambling. I'm not even sure why I'm here. Grant. Dr. Butler Hospital was founded in 1844, making it the first
hospital in Rhode Island and one of the first psychiatric facilities in the
country.

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"Kids don't read their parents' lips, they watch their parents ' actions. To become a CASA member, please visit
http://www. Set a good example.
-- Missing prescription drugs -- such as narcotics, stimulants and mood
stabilizers

Jon Grant leads research efforts and offers hope to those with impulse
control disorders

PROVIDENCE, R.
Jon Grant, J. Although there are no FDA approved drugs for the
treatment of gambling addiction, analyzing the genesis of the addiction is
crucial in developing an effective treatment plan.

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Children exposed to their parents' second-hand smoke are at greater risk
of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, asthma and ear infections.org and click "Become a Member" on the main menu or send an
e-mail to membership@casacolumbia., Imagine having an illness that
you don't even realize is an illness. Even though I keep losing, I want to
return to the casino and try to win back my money. I just need to exercise more willpower. For most people, gaming is a pastime, a
fun weekend in Las Vegas, or a night out with friends, but for some, gambling
becomes a "drug" with devastating consequences for finances, relationships and
careers.

Greg Hipskind, Senior Medical Advisor,
addressed the importance of SPECT brain-imaging
technology to a more comprehensive assessment of brain-based disorders. SPECT imaging not only identifies the location of brain-based
(neurological) disorders, but also identifies other possible brain
dysfunctions which may be complicating the primary pathology.

Any sites that can offer an opportunity to gain support , or give support, to people dealing with these issues.

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The good news is that parents who behave responsibly --
who don't smoke, abuse alcohol or use illegal drugs -- have a positive
influence on their children , steering them away from substance abuse. "This should serve as a
powerful incentive for parents to seek the treatment they need. Know your child's whereabouts, activities and friends.
Phil Show ."

"Thank you for raising my level of awareness," Fred declares at the show's
conclusion.

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"If substance abusing parents are not concerned about what drugs, alcohol
and tobacco are doing to themselves, they should be concerned about the ill
effects they have on their children," noted Califano.
Certain warning signs may signal that gambling has become a problem. Phil Show: Extreme Highs and Lows.

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They are likelier
to have their tonsils or adenoids surgically removed. CASA's missions are
to: inform Americans of the economic and social costs of substance abuse and
its impact on their lives; assess what works in prevention, treatment and law
enforcement; encourage every individual and institution to take responsibility
to combat substance abuse and addiction; provide those on the front lines with
tools they need to succeed; and remove the stigma of substance abuse and
replace shame and despair with hope.

TEN STEPS PARENTS CAN TAKE TO PREVENT TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE

1.
10. However, the secretive nature of the disorder
makes it very difficult to estimate how many people may be suffering from it. Grant describes his patient
Robert, a 27 year-old who found himself gambling at casinos two or three
nights a week. Often gambling addicts
seek help only after the addiction has caused financial disaster, but
regardless of a person's financial status, "gambling addicts begin to feel
that their habit has begun to control them." Fred has Bipolar II disorder and wants more
control over his life. In addition
to confirmation of his prior bipolar diagnosis, the SPECT scan also
captured blood flow patterns and brain activity consistent with anxiety and
traumatic brain injury, which was not previously identified. For example ,
an unrecognized traumatic brain injury can make depression more difficult
to treat.

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- - 24 percent of children live in a household where a parent or other
adult is a binge or heavy drinker. Of these, gambling
addiction is believed to be the most common disorder impacting between one and
five percent of the population. Grant in the eye as he described his
condition.

For disease -related support groups, see Health/Consumer Support Groups.

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4.
7. If problems occur , get help promptly. "I've lost everything," Robert explained.
According to the American Gaming Association, annual gaming revenues in
2001 totaled nearly $27 billion for casino gaming alone not including the
growing field of online gaming, state lotteries and any other types of
gambling that are readily available. The feeling of shame may
accompany a profound sense of being out of control.

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Such children are more likely to suffer conduct disorders,
depression or anxiety, conditions that increase the risk children will smoke,
drink and use drugs.
This time of year can be particularly difficult for those with gambling
addiction. Other people seem to
be able to go to the casino, stay a little while, and leave. Others may have uncontrollable urges or cravings that are
independent of their mood, similar to drug and alcohol addicts. Affiliated with Brown Medical School and the Care New England Health
System, it is actively involved in many research projects developing improved
treatments for a variety of disorders including depression, obsessive
compulsive disorder , Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders, substance
abuse, and body dysmorphic disorder. And here we see what can be addressed
in terms of learning to control such things as anxiety and blood flow, and
knowing the right kinds of medications.

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The CASA white paper also finds that alcohol and drug-abusing parents are
three times likelier to abuse their children and four times likelier to
neglect them than parents who do not abuse these substances.

Butler Hospital Expert Sheds New Light on Gambling Addiction

D. But why is it that millions of football fans across the
country place harmless bets on their favorite teams while some people develop
an unhealthy addiction?
"People with gambling addiction feel that the urge to gamble becomes
uncontrollable," explains Grant.
Essentially , a gambling addict's brain becomes dependent on the rush
associated with winning a hand despite negative consequences. You're a psychiatrist. In 1867, Fyodor Dostoevsky
wrote about his own compulsive gambling in a novella called "The Gambler. For
instance, gambling habits may change, such as when a person shifts from
gambling with friends to gambling alone. "Lying about
the behavior suggests shame ," explains Grant."
Some of Dr.
"The disorders are things going on in your
brain," Nancy Goodhue, co-founder of Brain Matters Imaging Centers
tells Fred on the March 7th "Dr.

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Parental Substance Abuse Increases Children's Risk of
Substance Abuse and Mental and Physical Illness

NEW YORK, Parents who use illegal drugs, abuse
alcohol and use tobacco put half the nation's children -- more than 35 million
of them -- at greater risk of substance abuse and of physical and mental
illnesses, according to a new 81-page white paper, Family Matters: Substance
Abuse and the American Family, released by The National Center on Addiction
and Substance Abuse (CASA*) at Columbia University. I don't
think I'm crazy. Still other gamblers have sub-clinical
manic depressive illnesses, so they experience many symptoms without having
the full-blown illness. News and World Report has a long history of
compassionate care.

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Dr. While any illness is difficult, the
burden of societal stigma and prevalent myths make pathological gambling
particularly devastating ., M. Opiode
blockers can help dampen the cravings. In these cases, medication for bipolar disorder can be
helpful.

"It's good news," said Dr. Phil, "because 50 percent of the solution to any
problem lies in defining the problem.

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Califano, Jr.casacolumbia.I.
In "Stop Me Because I Can't Stop Myself," Dr. Grant says that not all gambling addicts
have the same motivations.

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Over the long term,
these children are at greater risk of cancer and heart disease. I don't know why
I can't seem to pull myself away once I get there."

About Brain Matters Inc. SPECT technology is the most affordable, revealing brain
imaging process available today.

Often the erratic behavior of people suffering from neurological disorders
is blamed on psychological or personality weaknesses when the problem is
biological.

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Parents Who Use Illegal Drugs Abuse Alcohol + Smoke Endanger Half The Nation's Children

In
February, Fred was flown to BMIC's Denver location and received a
state-of-the-art brain scan and clinical evaluation courtesy of the "Dr.

Groups and websites to help people cope with the troubles of life, or at least feel less alone.

A regional listing would be appropriate for information about a support group that primarily is about when and where a group meets in person.

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Secretary of
Health, Education and Welfare.org for more information. Most people who
suffer from this addiction do not realize that they are ill, but rather feel
that they are somehow weak people who lack character or willpower.
People who feel that their gambling or the gambling of someone that they
love may be out of control can contact Dr.