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Of course not. Only seemorenuts asked for the info so I posted it for his reading pleasure.

This is a response to what seemorenuts said:[/size] My response would be the following:1) Of course we know that our selection process is skewed. Our usual method of recruitment has been to post in free newspapers. This usually gets us very disadvantaged and often unemployed subjects. My reason for posting on message boards such as this one was to reach out to another category of people, those with the means and knowledge to access the internet. We can not afford to pay our subjects more and therefore have problems recruiting a broader spectrum of subjects. This is generally true in all typ

In many cases, travel expenses can be reimbursed and the amount paid for participation in our studies usually adds up to between 20 and $25/hour. I know this sounds like a pathetic amount to some people. We would love to offer more. Unfortunately, funding for research on the neurological processes involved in gambling is way more limited than, for example, cancer research. However, our research on gambling is still important. Much like alcohol, gambling can be enjoyed by many without negative outcomes while others may become hooked to it in ways that can resemble alcohol addiction and cause va

DO YOU LIVE IN OR NEAR CONNECTICUT? DO YOU GAMBLE FREQUENTLY OR ON A REGULAR BASIS?HAVE YOU GAMBLED FREQUENTLY IN THE PAST?If so, Yale University School of Medicine would like to invite you to participate in various research studies on gambling.We are currently seeking people to participate in genetics, brain imaging (MRI), and neuropsychology PAID research. You can earn up to $250.In addition, for those who would like to control their gambling or to cut down on it, we are investigating the use of medication. You may be eligible for free medication.For more information, please contact Jen at Y