Nevada sees spike in gambling, expert predicts problem gambling epidemic
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Jazmen placed her first bet at 17. She lost custody of her children but she couldn't stop gambling.
Gambling is a biological disorder. It lives in the same part of the brain as alcohol and drugs. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority report found that slot revenue jumped by $220 million.
There is an epidemic of problem gambling in Nevada. Jazmen has been through a five-week program to fight her addiction. She completed the program in October and has come back since. Goodman wants people to know there is help for gambling addiction, but they have to take the first step.
Jazmen is a member of a program to help people with gambling problems. She advises people to take the initiative and to acknowledge they have a problem.
