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Question 1

6 reasons why seniors fall prey to Satan

Answer 1

More time for leisure/social activities
More discretionary income
Relaxation
Boredom
Passing time
Evil lure of casinos

Question 2

Assessment is used to?

Answer 2

differentiate between recreational and problem gambling

Question 3

When gambling becomes more than occasional, problems arise resulting in…
(memory refresher) cat & the FITDL

Answer 3

Financial strains
Increased stress
Trouble at work
Disagreement with family
Legal difficulties.

Question 4

Gambling becomes pathological when a person exhibits persistent and maladaptive gambling behaviour as indicated by 5 or more criteria:
(List of 6 we chose) ERR LIP (Joaquin)

Answer 4

escape problems or dysphoric mood
restless/irritable trying to cut down
returning to chase losses
lying to conceal
illegal acts to support
preoccupation with

Question 5

Therapeutic Nursing Interventions for

Problem or Pathological Gambling (4)

Answer 5

Support Groups – Gamblers Anon
Individual counselling
Education – about risks (preventative)
Social alternatives

Question 6

Evaluating Treatment and Following-up
(quick review)
If treatment has been effective, those recovering from gambling addiction will:
DAMN

Answer 6

Develop other leisure activities
Accept financial responsibility w/o gambling
Marriage/fam counseling to reestablish trust
Now seek tx for dysphoric/depressed feelings