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 desire and pain if the compulsion is not satisfied. This could actually be classified as an addiction, which some people would also classify as a disease. People gamble for many different reasons. Some people do it for the excitement that will make them feel an adrenaline rush. Another reason why some people do this is because they are very competitive and want to feel the burst of energy that they could get from beating other players or even the dealer. Another thing that attracts them would be the risk of everything. They make a big bet and the moments between the bet and the outcome send a shiver through their body, wondering what the outcome will be. Some people believe that by gambling they will be able to solve financial problems such as the inability to pay monthly bills, alimony, child support, foreclosure, etc. Other people find that gambling can be a way to escape stress and feel that 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 very similar to drinking alcohol. Some people argue that gambling, like drinking alcohol, is a bad thing and will only lead to problems that will accumulate and become much worse. Other people argue that gambling sensibly in moderation, like drinking in moderation, is perfectly acceptable and a safe thing to do. However, they do have some rules that make sensible gambling considered “ok”. Here are some of the rules. Some people believe you should stay… middle of paper… because you wish there was something more you could do to help. It's hard for people to admit they have this problem, so there are probably more people out there than we could ever imagine. Works CitedFoundation, M.H. (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 (2013, July 13). Gambling addiction and gambling problems: Warning signs and how to get help. Retrieved from Helpguide: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/gambling_addiction.phpRoxanne Dryden-Edwards, M. (2013, November 26). Gambling addiction (compulsive or pathological gambling). Retrieved from MedicineNet: http://www.onhealth.com/gambling_addiction/article.htm