Combat gambling addiction: everything about causes and therapy

Gambling is a fun and exciting activity. For many people it has become an important part of their lifestyle. Some of them are looking for a new way to entertain and test their luck. Others want to make some money, place bets and win rewards. Some experienced players combine these functions and make gambling their hobby.

However, like any other exciting pastime, gambling can be addictive. And when addiction is discovered, immediate action should be taken to not allow it to ruin lives. I have researched this topic and I want to share some information about it.

Reasons for the development of gambling addiction

It's hard to say why people become addicted to anything. Sometimes the external factors can stimulate the addiction. But more often than not, personal psychological traits respond to the influence of gambling.

Internal Motive. The first motive is the desire to be powerful and influential and to show the dominant qualities. Also, the player wants to get satisfaction, euphoria and joy from the game, while in real life a person is surrounded only by disappointments and failures.

Family reasons. Childhood and fear complexes, self-doubt, compel a person to play.

External Factors. The availability of gambling, the legal operation of casinos and slot machines, and widespread advertising in the media affect a person's gambling addiction.

The economic factor. Instead of realizing professionally and growing creatively and taking care of the family, the player starts chasing quick money and tries to feel significant and economically independent.

The Consequences of Addiction

dept
family problems
loss of friends
Stress
mental disorders
deterioration in health
suicidal thoughts

Dependency Checklist

Causes and Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction (if you scored more than 5 points, you need to think about it seriously)

Wanna play;
chronic sleep disorder;
anxiety and irritability when there is no opportunity to play;
The person continues to play despite the physical, psychological, financial and social problems that arise.
Growing financial debt (using savings and wages for gaming, borrowing money, stealing, etc.);
depression, especially when there is no opportunity to gamble;
pangs of conscience after gambling;
Despite the growing loss, man continues to gamble with an unshakable belief that he will now recover all losses;
loss of self-control when gambling;
Repeated unsuccessful attempts to exit game;
problems caused by stress (migraines, intestinal disorders);
The desire to bet more often and win more and more;

Help and tips: fight gambling addiction!
Learn more about the issue
Gambling addiction therapy: Contact specialized help centers that can help you
Gambling Addiction Fight: Participate in anonymous gamblers groups,
deal with debt
stop playing

I collected information about help. Learn more about it in my article.

I have collected information about help centers for German players with gambling problems.

I collected information about help centers for German players with gambling problems: expert/help-centers

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