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  "path": "/2026/02/addiction-to-games-silent-mental-health-crisis/",
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  "textContent": "The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world.\n\nGambling looks harmless enough. A spin of the wheel or a quick bet on a football game appear to be harmless entertainment. However in Kazakhstan, this game is becoming a silent threat. Ludomania, or gambling addiction, is on the rise as online casinos and betting apps become more popular. Families are falling apart, bank accounts…\n\nThe post Addiction to Games: Silent Mental Health Crisis  appeared first on The Astana Times.",
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