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Online Gambling and the Losses It Brings

Online Gambling and the Losses It Brings

by Peg O'Connor | Jul 3, 2026 | Addictive substances and behaviors?

Key points A culture of instant gratification propels online gambling. Young men have several risk factors for developing a gambling addiction. Senior citizens are gambling online in steadily increasing ways. Two fallacies often govern the way gamblers think. We live...
Why Are Senior Citizens Using More Illicit Drugs?

Why Are Senior Citizens Using More Illicit Drugs?

by Peg O'Connor | Apr 2, 2026 | Age Sex Race

Most people—no matter their age—don’t picture a senior (50 plus) when it comes to imagining an illicit drug user. Illicit drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, and prescription drugs (pain relievers, stimulants, tranquilizers, and...
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