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Posted: 12-27-05 10:24am

i know that many people with mental health issues have an addiction of some sort ! what ever it may be ! i have had an alcohol promblem since i was 14 . i am a recovering alcoholic now & have been for over a year. problem - when i gave up the alcohol - i replaced it with casino gambling -i love it ! but i am on disability and they say gambling is a earned income .so whenever i win i loose alot of my benifits for 1 month ! i am asking if the gambling is any way related to my illness and if any one else is having this problem . no way do i understand how gambling is considered a earned income - i am going to try & fight this and wonder iif i would have any chance at all of winning ?!!!


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Posted: 12-28-05 22:53pm

You have very complex psychiatric disorder and it is possible that your gambling activities are pathologic. Ask a mental health professional or visit a support group (Gamblers Anonymous) for an expert opinion.


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