Did anyone get addicted to gambling while on Permax?
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I see some allegations on behalf of some people.  I found a document that says:\n\nI simple google search brings up a Mr. Swapan Banerjee from Ontario, and claims that he is filling suit in conjunction with his Permax treatment.  \n\nI just see a lof of talk that agonists (ie Permax, Mirapex, and Requip).  However, Permax appears to be talked about less.  I believe that Mirapex and Requip are prescribed more, so they would be the bigger fish.  I did not do a lot of research, but this is just conjecture from what I've heard.
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yes,many times!\n\none of the problems associated with playing pub games,can get dangerous after too many beers!!\n\ngot hit over the head with a pool cue once,that,s a lot worse!
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Last year I turned 21 and we went to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun for the weekend and stayed at a bed & breakfast close by.  It was so much fun and I pretty much broke even with the money I spent on suviners and what not.  \n\nI don't know where you're from but going to a casino by you is always something you can do as long as you know when to stop lol.
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my guilty pleasures used to be watching porn and smoking kool filter kings but i have quit both now i switched them with the occasional 12 pack and ben &jerrys chunky monkey ice cream pint man let me tell ya that is hands down the best flavor at least to me i have been eating that sh*t since i was like 10 yrs old.im 20 now,and also i love or used to love smoking cigars and watching gangster movies,oh and pissing people off just for kicks is fun too.oh yeah nude golf would be hilarious i like that idea.depending on how ugly or hot someone is playing with you it would really change your game.oh yeah how can i forget going to chat rooms and watching people rant and carry on about certain things my personal favorite is yahoo chat islam room 2,its nuts in their.oh yeah how can i forget i love to gamble its a real rush,preferably shooting dice and all that dangerous stuff.
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Random Payouts. Psychologically your mind knows that the next hand, the next spin COULD be the BIG WIN. Some people get so into it that they are SURE they will hit big on the next spin, or the next hand, So sure that they can't put it down. That is when it becomes a habit like alcoholism or drugs. Gambling can be a gamblers cocaine!
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lmao! Me and my family got addicted to that crap during christmas/new year time!
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I don't think gambling is in the bible. But being a good steward with what God has blessed you with is in the bible.\nGod giveth and God can take it away.
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Addicted no. It's interesting though :)
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In psychological terms, this is termed as, 'an addictive personality'. \nCannot do anything in moderation.\nThat said, pierce where ever you fancy it. Just remember things like, lace bras...ouch!
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Games are actually addictive... (I found this out when I found out indoor tanning is addictive). It's not like a drug addiction but it affects your brain the same way. \nI would find a way to keep yourself busy. My boyfriend was the same way and he was smoking grass when he played. It came in hand in hand. Once he stopped smoking, he was able to wean himself off gaming a little too. You have to try to set a timer or something to get yourself off and find other things to do. Go for a walk or go to the mall or anything to get out of the house. It is good you registered for class... keep busy!
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I am getting addicted too. Why not time yourself. After one to 2 hours, shut it down and do something else. Don't keep going back to it. Points don't matter at all.
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If you keep winning I think that it would be okay to still play. Are you spending thousands of dollars on tickets??? If so, you must be winning bigtime!! If you are only concerned about the addiction part then don't buy them. Just walk away man, walk away...
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Its not a sin, sin, but it is self destructive and here's why.\nMy brother started out just buying strach and win tickets.  Then he started going to the casino, and now he's a gambling addict.  He's a Christian and its ruined our family.\nI hate all lotteries because of it, all childrens lotteries, etc.  I think its disgusting that charities have to resort to lotteries to collect money.  And its money that comes from mostly seniors.\nThere have been a few people in our church that have won millions in the state lottery.  The church refuses to accept donations from this money.\nDon't forget that the Roman soldiers gambled for Jesus's clothes before he died by rolling dice.\nHaving said all that, my grandpa lived to 100 and would always play the lotto and I would always have to buy tickets for him, because he couldn't get out.  It was one of his few enjoyments.  I hated doing it, but I never told him, because he was so happy.  Again seniors though paying.
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i've lost money on bets... stayed up nights-early morns to catch them live... ate irregularly... slept a few hours.... messed-up my metabolism... skipped or procrastinated work... aside from all these... yeah... i'm enjoying the world cup as much as anyone...\nINNNGERLUUUUUND....
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Hells yeah...  Love bowling, been bowling all my life (I think its one of those love/hate things though, lol..  If i have a bad day and bowl bad i always vow to quit, and i'm always back the following week, hehehe.....  It truly is an addiction :O
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none-this is my secret addiction - Am afraid to tell anyone I am on here!
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There are a lot of great answers here. I especially like the one where scripture references were given because that is what you really need to go by.\n\nGambling is one of those grey areas that Christians will debate about until the Lord comes. Just like drinking alcoholic beverages, gambling is not listed anywhere in the bible as being prohibited. I too was given questionable scriptures regarding this very issue. The verse given to me was "They cast lots for Jesus clothes". To that my rebuttal was, yes and "casting lots causes contentions to cease" and also the 11 disciples cast lots to see who would replace Judas Iscariot.\n\nSo here's the scoop:  Since there is no concrete "thou shalt nots" concerning gambling, then God leaves it up to you do use your conscience. Ask yourself why you are gambling. Is it for the love of money? Then you know God probably wouldn't approve of it. But if it was just to have a good time with your wife after dinner, and assuming you don't have a gambling problem, then God probably okays it. In that case, you would give God the glory not for your winnings but for the good time you had with your wife (and yes, don't forget to tithe on it).\n\nI believe it's in the book of Romans concerning such grey matters where it is written that if another Christian sees you doing it and it causes a him or her to stumble, then it is sin. It also mentions that if you think it is a to do this thing sin, then it is to you. This covers all those questionable areas such as drinking alcohol, gambling, and picking your nose.\n\nSo in short, ask yourselves these questions:\n1) Does the Bible say not to do it?\n2) If not, does your conscience say it's permissable?\n3) If so, is there another Christian around you who's conscience might not say it's permissable?\n4) If not, what are your motives (or are you addicted)?\n\nThe safest and quickest answer is to just say no to these questionable areas. But if you're just dropping a dollar worth of nickles in a slot machine to enjoy some time with your wife then, biblically, there is no prohibition against doing so.\n\nTo clarify about the issue of drinking alcohol, according to the bible, IT IS a sin to get drunk (Proverbs), but not to drink alcohol.