IF YOU had a gambling/shopping addiction COULD you blame SYNTHETIC PHEROMONES in a court of law?

Question

http://www.libraryindex.com/pages/2001/Gambling-in-America-CASINO-GAMBLING.html - QUOTE

"at least one major Las Vegas casino also pumps synthetic human pheromones into the air to increase business. The company claims its "Commercaire" pheromone instills a sense of comfort and security in humans, which makes them feel more at ease and increases the likelihood of repeat visits." UNQUOTE

http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-1276840/Major-Retailers-Casinos-Use-Enhanced.html#abstract QUOTE -

"In the face of a sluggish economy and decreased consumer spending, a growing number of retailers are beating the odds by infusing their establishments with a synthetic human pheromone designed to stimulate sales. Originally contracted to design a specialized pheromone compound for use by a major Las Vegas casino, Vancouver-based Enhanced Air Technologies (EAT) is pioneering the field...."

Answer 1

I never heard of having a sense of comfort and security turning anyone into a problem gambler. I would think just the opposite.