The United States Lottery

The United States has many different state lotteries. Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia all operate lottery games. The lottery has been around for over four decades. Currently, there are thirteen different states that have their own lottery games, and seven more have …

What Race Am I?

Humans can be classified into many different races based on various physical characteristics. This is true even of linguistic groups, national or ethnic groups. For example, in the western world, the term race has been applied to linguistic groups. Scientists have attempted to define, classify, and document human races. However, not all scientists agree on …

The Concept of Race in the United States

Race is an artificial construct, created by humans, that is used to separate people based on physical appearance and general geographic origin. In the United States, this division is a common strategy for discrimination, allowing some people to be better treated than others. The American government continually tweaks the concept of race, based on political …

The Importance of Screening for Gambling Disorders

Increasingly, primary care settings are evaluating patients for substance-related disorders, including gambling. While gambling is a widespread, legalized activity, it does have addictive potential. The relative importance of evaluating patients for gambling-related problems depends on the risks and benefits to patients’ overall health. Here, we discuss screening for pathological gambling and ways to treat patients …