I am very interested in how a person can psychologically and physically feel the need to gamble. It interests me that a compulsion can turn into physical need and pain if it is not satisfied. This could actually be classified as an addiction, which some people would also call a disease. People play for many different reasons. Some people do it for the excitement in which it will make them feel an adrenaline release. Another reason why some people do it is because they are very competitive and want to feel the burst of energy that they could possibly get from beating other players or even the dealer. Another thing that attracts them would be the risk of it all. They make a high bet and the moments between placing that bet and the outcome send a shiver through their entire body, wondering what the outcome will be. Some people believe that if they gamble, they will be able to resolve financial problems such as inability to pay monthly bills, alimony, child support, foreclosure, etc. Other people find that gaming can be an escape from stress and they feel like they don't need to worry about life's problems. Since gambling is an addiction, people will make excuses as to why they do it. Gambling is a bit like drinking alcohol. Some people argue that gambling, like drinking alcohol, is a bad thing and will only lead to problems that will accumulate and get even worse. Other people argue that gambling sensibly in moderation, like drinking in moderation, is perfectly acceptable and a safe thing to do. However, they have certain rules that make reasonable play seem “acceptable” to them. Here are some of the rules. Some people think you should stay... middle of paper... you wish there was something more you could do to help. It's hard for people to admit to having this problem, so there are probably more people out there than we will ever know.Works CitedFoundation, MH (2011). Gambling. Retrieved from Mental Health Foundation: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health-az/G/gambling/Health, W. (2009). Gambling. Retrieved from Women's Health: http://www.womens-healthcare.org/mental-health/gambling.htmlJean Segal, MS (July 13, 2013). Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling: Warning Signs and How to Get Help. Retrieved from Helpguide: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/gambling_addiction.phpRoxanne Dryden-Edwards, M. (November 26, 2013). Gambling addiction (compulsive or pathological gambling). Retrieved from MedicineNet: http://www.onhealth.com/gambling_addiction/article.htm