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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Pathological Gambling - Compulsive Gambling Disorder

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

A person is a compulsive gambler if he or she has five or more of the following signs and symptoms:

after losing money, often returns another day to get even

commits illegal acts, such as stealing, to finance gambling

gambles as a way to escape from problems

jeopardizes or loses an important relationship or job due to gambling

lies to family members to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling

seeks greater and greater risks in gambling in a need to feel the excitement

is preoccupied with gambling and behaviors linked with gambling

relies on others to provide money to pay bills

has had repeated, unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling

is restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling

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