Behavioral addiction

Awakn Life Sciences Initiates the First Ketamine Treatment Study for Gambling Addiction Led by Professor Celia Morgan

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Company, FSE, Population, University, Ketamine, Therapy, Neuroscience, Public opinion, Problem gambling, Intention, Person, NEO, Lead, Perception, Gambling, Forward-looking statement, Addiction, Biotechnology, AUD, Review, News, SEDAR, Solution, Patent, Gambling in Thailand, Behavioral addiction, Genta (company), Phrase, MDMA, Ethics, Medicine, Pharmaceutical industry, Audit, Security (finance)

Recruitment Has Commenced for the First-Of-Its-Kind, U.K. - based Study, Led by Renowned Ketamine Researcher

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  • The study will be led by Celia Morgan, Ph.D., Professor of Psychopharmacology at the University of Exeter, U.K., Awakn's Head of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Addiction and an internationally respected expert in the therapeutic use of ketamine.
  • The study will investigate a new treatment approach for gambling addiction, tackling both the urge to gamble and the "superstitious thinking" that accompanies gambling.
  • The study will explore whether ketamine administration can modify the reward memories associated with gambling.
  • About Awakn Life Sciences Corp.
    Awakn Life Sciences is a biotechnology company with clinical operations, developing and delivering psychedelic medicine to better treat addiction.

Break Free from Marijuana Addiction with New 30-Day Online Program

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Behavioral addiction, Abnormal psychology, Substance dependence, Cannabis smoking, Cannabis use disorder, Addiction, Psychiatry, Medical specialties, Psychology

An innovative way to overcome marijuana addiction in the comfort of a customer's own home.

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  • An innovative way to overcome marijuana addiction in the comfort of a customer's own home.
  • The CAARE Program is a 30-day step-by-step program that has the tools needed to overcome marijuana addiction.
  • With the CAARE Program, users can follow a proven plan to break free of addiction, intentionally create the life they want, and live every day forward on their own terms.
  • To find out more about the CAARE Program or the highly-rated The Secret Addiction book, please visit www.secretaddiction.org .

CasinosNotOnGamstop.casino Launches To Help Users Understand Non Gamstop Casinos In The UK

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Human behavior, Entertainment, Behavioral addiction, Problem gambling, Psychiatric diagnosis, Human activities, Casinos

Given the demand for non gamstop casinos CasinosNotOnGamstop.casino aims to highlight the risks users face when using these websites.

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  • Given the demand for non gamstop casinos CasinosNotOnGamstop.casino aims to highlight the risks users face when using these websites.
  • Users who contact the casinos to advise them they have a problem continue to be emailed promotions enticing the users to play again.
  • CasinosNotOnGamstop.casinois a support website for users looking to find out who offers gambling sites in the UK to users whilst not being registered to Gamstop.
  • By providing user stories, videos and other helpful resources the goal is to outline as much information as possible to help problem gamblers understand why it's not advised to play at non gamstop casinos.

CasinosNotOnGamstop.casino Launches To Help Users Understand Non Gamstop Casinos In The UK

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Human behavior, Entertainment, Behavioral addiction, Problem gambling, Psychiatric diagnosis, Human activities, Casinos

Given the demand for non gamstop casinos CasinosNotOnGamstop.casino aims to highlight the risks users face when using these websites.

Key Points: 
  • Given the demand for non gamstop casinos CasinosNotOnGamstop.casino aims to highlight the risks users face when using these websites.
  • Users who contact the casinos to advise them they have a problem continue to be emailed promotions enticing the users to play again.
  • CasinosNotOnGamstop.casinois a support website for users looking to find out who offers gambling sites in the UK to users whilst not being registered to Gamstop.
  • By providing user stories, videos and other helpful resources the goal is to outline as much information as possible to help problem gamblers understand why it's not advised to play at non gamstop casinos.

Awakn Life Sciences Initiates Research Program to Further Develop Ketamine-Assisted Therapies for Treating Addiction

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Psychoactive drugs, Drugs, Branches of biology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Behavioral addiction, Abnormal psychology, Problem gambling, Addiction, Ketamine, Doctor of Audiology

Program to Focus on Developing and Delivering New Treatments for Substance and Behavourial Addictions

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  • Awakns ketamine research program will focus initially on treating AUD and gambling addiction.
  • The program will consist of, amongst other activity, a late-stage clinical trial focused on AUD, a mechanistic study focused on gambling addiction and intellectual property development activities.
  • About Awakn Life Sciences Corp.
    Awakn Life Sciences is a biotechnology company with clinical operations, researching, developing, and delivering psychedelic medicine to better treat addiction.
  • Awakn will also deliver evidence-backed psychedelic therapies for addiction in clinics in the U.K. and Europe and through licencing partnerships globally.

Ohio for Responsible Gambling, NAMI Ohio and Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Partner to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Disorders and Link to At-Risk Gambling During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Psychiatry, Articles, Psychiatric diagnosis, Health, Abnormal psychology, Health observances, Mental health in the United States, Behavioral addiction, Problem gambling, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental health

b'COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The growing connection between problem gambling and mental health challenges prompted three leading Ohio advocacy groups to forge a new partnership.\nOhio for Responsible Gambling, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio (NAMI Ohio) and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO) announced a joint awareness effort as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

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  • b'COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The growing connection between problem gambling and mental health challenges prompted three leading Ohio advocacy groups to forge a new partnership.\nOhio for Responsible Gambling, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio (NAMI Ohio) and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO) announced a joint awareness effort as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • "During Mental Health Awareness Month, it\'s important to make people aware of the signs of mental health and gambling disorders and how to get resources to those who need them.
  • "\n"Gambling is a growing trend nationally and in Ohio," said Derek Longmeier, executive director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.
  • "\nFor more information and resources about the intersection between gambling and mental health, please visit www.beforeyoubet.org or call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966.\n'

Psychology of Online Casinos vs Land Based, Analysis of 41 Studies

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Branches of biology, Human behavior, Psychiatric diagnosis, Articles, Behavioral addiction, Problem gambling, Online gambling, Gambling, Online casino, Addiction, Dopamine, Casino

As long as brick-and-mortar casinos have the edge in trust, they\'ll likely enjoy a large slice of the gaming market.\nOnline casinos may be more dangerous for problem gamblers.The ability to gamble at any time, day or night, without any of the traditional societal safeguards that keep problem gamblers in check can be a recipe for disaster.\n"Fundamentally, increased accessibility of gambling activities enables the individual to rationalize involvement in the risk-behavior by removing previously restrictive barriers such as time constraints emanating from occupational and social commitments," Griffiths said.\nGambling utilizes the power of uncertainty to literally reprogram the brain.Gambling changes how the brain releases dopamine, the so-called "feel-good neurotransmitter."

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  • As long as brick-and-mortar casinos have the edge in trust, they\'ll likely enjoy a large slice of the gaming market.\nOnline casinos may be more dangerous for problem gamblers.The ability to gamble at any time, day or night, without any of the traditional societal safeguards that keep problem gamblers in check can be a recipe for disaster.\n"Fundamentally, increased accessibility of gambling activities enables the individual to rationalize involvement in the risk-behavior by removing previously restrictive barriers such as time constraints emanating from occupational and social commitments," Griffiths said.\nGambling utilizes the power of uncertainty to literally reprogram the brain.Gambling changes how the brain releases dopamine, the so-called "feel-good neurotransmitter."
  • Over time, the brain adjusts to higher and higher doses, reducing its effectiveness, so that gamblers have to play longer and bet more to get the same effect.\nAccording to one study , the release of dopamine reinforces maladaptive gambling, creating a self-perpetuating destructive behavior.\nCasinos both online and brick-and-mortar are using new technology to exploit players\' brains.Advances in gaming technology most notably " losses disguised as wins " are changing how long players gamble and how much they wager, often with catastrophic results.\nThe root of gambling addiction may lie in the supplementary eye field (SEF), a little-understood region of the brain designed to control the movement of the eyes.
  • People with dopamine deficiencies also experience abnormalities in the SEF, making them more susceptible to addiction.\nResearchers investigating monkeys found that increased neuron activity in this region corresponded to increased risk-taking behavior, and a lack of dopamine increased neuron activity, creating a vicious loop.\nProblem gamblers fit a troubling profile.
  • Addiction is more likely to affect men, minorities, and those with preexisting health conditions, and the rise of mobile gaming is making it easier for these people to fall into self-destructive patterns.\nPrior to internet gambling, many of these vulnerable individuals weren\'t affected so long as they didn\'t live near a casino ; however, the rise of mobile gaming has led to a corresponding rise in problem gambling among these demographics.\nThe solution to problem gambling may lie in setting limits.If casinos would enforce and gamblers would adhere to limits on how much can be wagered or how long sessions can last, problem gambling could be severely curbed.\n'

Lifeskills South Florida Announces Video Game and Technology Addiction as 7th Clinical Pathway

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Abnormal psychology, Psychiatry, Addiction, Behavioral addiction, Psychiatric diagnosis, Branches of biology, Psychology

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare ("Odyssey") is pleased to announce the addition of the seventh primary clinical pathway to Lifeskills South Florida ("Lifeskills") for video game and technology addiction.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare ("Odyssey") is pleased to announce the addition of the seventh primary clinical pathway to Lifeskills South Florida ("Lifeskills") for video game and technology addiction.
  • This expansion is spearheaded in partnership with technology addiction pioneer and leading expert Dr. David Greenfield, who is transitioning the Greenfield Center program from Massachusetts to Lifeskills.
  • For 30 years, Lifeskills has provided customized, evidence-based treatment for adults struggling with psychiatric, trauma-based, substance use, and process addiction disorders.
  • "The Lifeskills clinical team is renowned for their expertise in process addiction and the co-occurring conditions I regularly see in tandem with these disorders.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March Highlights Growing Gambling Trends Across Ohio

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Articles, Gambling, Social issues, Behavioral addiction, Problem gambling, Psychiatric diagnosis, National Council on Problem Gambling, Responsible gambling, Gambling in Australia, Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, Online gambling

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gambling's growing impact on Ohio families and businesses will be the focus of several events during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gambling's growing impact on Ohio families and businesses will be the focus of several events during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.
  • Ohio for Responsible Gambling and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio aim to showcase the difference between responsible entertainment and risky, potentially damaging, behavior.
  • The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates about 2% of the population has some gambling problem.
  • The 18th Annual Ohio Problem Gambling Conference will also bring together hundreds of national experts, state leaders, and local innovators in problem gambling prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, and research.

Therapeutic Solutions International Spin-Off Campbell Neurosciences Demonstrates Preliminary Efficacy of First Blood-Based Test for Gambling Addiction: Kaihani Score™

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatry, Behavioral addiction, Human behavior, Anxiety disorders, Psychology, Problem gambling, Abnormal psychology, Compulsive behavior, Addiction, Obsessive–compulsive disorder

Preliminary data revealed a profound increase in the neuromodulatory protein assessed by Kaihani Score which correlated with gambling addiction severity.

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  • Preliminary data revealed a profound increase in the neuromodulatory protein assessed by Kaihani Score which correlated with gambling addiction severity.
  • Four patients with no gambling addiction had 13.41.6 ng/ml, four patients with moderate gambling addiction had 37.45.6 ng/ml, and four patients with several gambling addiction had 57.76.3 ng/ml.
  • Severity of gambling addiction was assessed using Pathological Gambling Adaptation of the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (PG-YBOCS).
  • Campbell Neurosciences, a spin-off of the biotherapeutics company Therapeutic Solutions International is named after Kathleen Campbell, mother of Kalina O'Connor, who was a victim of suicide.