How Crazy Are Crazy Gamblers?
Photo of modern gambler Ok, I've seen some pretty crazy looking people in the casino but it turns out that a certain number of them are actually psychotic. The following article by Samuel Law has helped me understand why some of my conversations with strangers in the casino have often been quite bizarre. But then maybe some would think the same thing about me. The following article isn't very mystic and, for that matter, it's not all that interesting unless you're a psychiatrist But if you scan through it you'll find some tidbits that might keep the conversation going around the punch bowl just a little longer. Although there has been no substantial research done with problem gamblers who are psychotic, it is probably an area of neglect, rather than a reflection of a lack of association. The counselor is likely to run into clients with a history of psychotic problems, but despite being stabilized with some form of treatment, ...