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"Japan, a Gambling Nation": An Environment Prone to Addiction; A Couple Who Experienced 30 Million Yen in Debt Reflects on Their Experience as Head of the "Association for Considering the Problem"
What exactly is gambling addiction, also known as "pathological gambling"? We spoke with Noriko Tanaka (61), head of the non-profit organization "Association for Considering Gambling Addiction Issues" (Tokyo), who herself has experienced addiction, about its characteristics, dangers, and her concerns for Japan, which is sometimes called a "gambling superpower."
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What exactly is gambling addiction, also known as "pathological gambling"? We spoke with Noriko Tanaka (61), head of the non-profit organization "Association for Considering Gambling Addiction Issues" (Tokyo), who herself has experienced addiction, about its characteristics, dangers, and her concerns for Japan, which is sometimes called a "gambling superpower."