How Anticipation Primes the Brain for Problem Gambling | Carolyn Hawley

How Anticipation Primes the Brain for Problem Gambling | Carolyn Hawley | TEDxYouth@RVA

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In this talk, Dr. Carolyn Hawley explores the dangers of problem gambling and explains the addictive nature of uncertainty. With examples from her career as a rehabilitation counselor, Hawley highlights the effects dopamine has on the gambler's brain and why gambling habits sometimes lead to problems. Carolyn E. Hawley, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program, Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, College of Health Professions, at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is also the Director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, and President of the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling. She has served on the Board of the National Council on Problem Gambling. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@sunnyiyke8745 6 ай бұрын

This presentation is purely definition of my current state and i'm dying slowly, i have stopped over 100 times and still find myself going back to it. i can't just imagine myself going through these pains for over 5 years. I need some help before I die!

@bettalex157 5 ай бұрын

Help yourself

@Radheradhe-yb4ki 5 ай бұрын

Same condition i also take like pledge evertime after losing amount and everytime come back this has frustrated me a lottttttttttttt😭

@monicagudino6738 5 ай бұрын

It's entertaining at first. But it is an addiction

@MsVuyiseka 5 ай бұрын

I also need to stop vrry soon cause its out of hand and ruining life.

@monicagudino6738 5 ай бұрын

@@MsVuyiseka stop right now. " Soon" u not ready to stop. U will keep giving your money away. Espeshlly with sports betting

@FabioQuintero-tv3kq 3 ай бұрын

I just turned 10$ into 800$ and watched it go all the way down as I kept trying to make more

@edcullinane6147 3 ай бұрын

Feel for you bro. I'm listening to this presentation very carefully. It may help not getting triggered.

@nimzylott8880 Ай бұрын

12 years deep and I'm done with it.. 29/4/24 🙏🏽

@madonnahagedorn5649 3 ай бұрын

Because of the random outcome of winning, it could be your next play. That's what keeps a person glued to their slot machine. I've seen people get very protective, especially if they have been sitting for hours and they know how much money they've got invested. No way are they going to let someone win all their money by walking away if they can help it.

@johnchen8888 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful presentation! Should be required watch/listening in every school/College.

@tammymuir7017 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful presentation. Would love to hear more.

@sundevilsteve 3 ай бұрын

BET / REGRET / REPEAT....ugh!!!!

@nurseeddy5130 Ай бұрын

I feel you just lost 3k this week

@crisfossey 8 ай бұрын

Watching and listening to this made me physically sick. Poker machines should all be banned as they trap the vulnerable and profit from the misery of others