Treatments and other temporary solutions will only work for a short while but the whole recovery and healing process from gambling addiction will rely on a person's eagerness to change his ways. If he isn't willing to leave gambling then the environment or professional help will not work. He should start the healing on himself.
This is the truth, without a doubt professional help is needed when the addiction is completely out of control, but the desire to get better can only come within the person and if they do not have it then regardless of what you do to try to help them then that person is never going to improve, which is why there are people which recover completely, those which will always struggle against their addiction, and those that never recover despite the best efforts of their loved ones. 
Topic: Can change of environment have an effect on gambling addiction. - page 14. (Read 4618 times)
Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?
It will be very hard for someone who once gamble, living in an environment where no one gambles to continue. The odds here is 30%, because there are several factors that could make one continue gambling, i.e the presence of casino in ones locality can make someone gamble, access to the internet "online casino" can also make one gamble, and peer group can also influence one to gamble too, but if you could cut these all off, am sure it will be very hard for someone to continue gambling
This could be a good band aid solution to stop gambling for a while. However, after living the mountain side or seaside life, they'll just go back to their old ways and bad habits. As much as we want to deny it, the truth is people who didn't experience proper rehabilitation will later on experience relapse.
In the end, it all goes down to a person's will to change or cure his gambling addiction and proper rehabilitation process. So with that in mind, changing the environment isn't that much of an effect to control gambling addiction as long as the person involved is not serious to cure himself of addiction.
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to be addicted in gambling can only be resolved and solve with not having the intention of going online or going close to gambling sample secondary you don't have to like money because when you gamble at make money through gambling and they are not financially buoyant it is all yours but you still go back to gamble so anything that is addicted cannot give to Grandma infinity except history change his life
I think with the passage of time and age our wants and needs changes and so does our interest. Many people who were serious gamblor left gambling after marriage to have better family relation. Also in our religion it is said if you in trouble at one place change the place, the city or the country - for us moving is a bliss - so we move when we are in trouble.
This could be a good band aid solution to stop gambling for a while. However, after living the mountain side or seaside life, they'll just go back to their old ways and bad habits. As much as we want to deny, the truth is people who didn't experience proper rehabilitation will later on experience relapse.
In the end, it all goes down to a person's will to change or cure his gambling addiction and proper rehabilitation process. So with that in mind, changing the environment isn't that much of an effect to control gambling addiction as long as the person involved is not serious to cure himself of addiction.
This could be a good band aid solution to stop gambling for a while. However, after living the mountain side or seaside life, they'll just go back to their old ways and bad habits. As much as we want to deny, the truth is people who didn't experience proper rehabilitation will later on experience relapse.
That's why while in an environment where no gambling stuff is around, those who are helping people under addiction should do their best to change them at all costs so that once these former gamblers back to their usual life before, they are now responsible for their actions and won't become the worst gambler again.
Actually, for me, I don't mind if these gamblers will come back again at gambling once they are now back in reality. But at this time, I expect them to be more responsible and know already what those things under do's and don't. If they learned something back when they are out of the gambling world, I'm sure they will slowly stop their gambling activity slowly but surely.
I appreciate those people, organizations and institutions who are always there to help an addicted person to change for good.
to be addicted in gambling can only be resolved and solve with not having the intention of going online or going close to gambling sample secondary you don't have to like money because when you gamble at make money through gambling and they are not financially buoyant it is all yours but you still go back to gamble so anything that is addicted cannot give to Grandma infinity except history change his life
I think with the passage of time and age our wants and needs changes and so does our interest. Many people who were serious gamblor left gambling after marriage to have better family relation. Also in our religion it is said if you in trouble at one place change the place, the city or the country - for us moving is a bliss - so we move when we are in trouble.
Transferring an addict to another place without his own will is actually quite risky in my opinion unless he really has the will to do it.
Addicts must prefer to stay in an environment that is familiar with gambling. I doubt if any addict wants to move as his own will. Moving the addicts to an environment that is far from gambling should have a proper way. We can coax him slowly, ensure him that it is the best way for him. I am sure the addicts will understand finally, they know that it is hard to move to a new environment but it is a must. 
Another challenge to stop addicts from gambling is online gambling, we can't monitor them 24 hours a day, it takes extra supervision and also other encouragement to be able to make them (addicts) play gambling
Transferring an addict to another place without his own will is actually quite risky in my opinion unless he really has the will to do it.
Addicts must prefer to stay in an environment that is familiar with gambling. I doubt if any addict wants to move as his own will. Moving the addicts to an environment that is far from gambling should have a proper way. We can coax him slowly, ensure him that it is the best way for him. I am sure the addicts will understand finally, they know that it is hard to move to a new environment but it is a must. Another challenge to stop addicts from gambling is online gambling, we can't monitor them 24 hours a day, it takes extra supervision and also other encouragement to be able to make them (addicts) play gambling
the gambling addict should have the will to change, that's first and foremost. because he will always find a way how to cater his desire, no matter what the environment he has, if he does really want to play. the change should start from himself, and all the other individuals surrounding him are just supporters of his cause. if he is not determined to change, the effort of other people doesn't matter. he needs to contemplate on his own the very reason why he wants to alter his lifestyle.
Transferring an addict to another place without his own will is actually quite risky in my opinion unless he really has the will to do it.
Addicts must prefer to stay in an environment that is familiar with gambling. I doubt if any addict wants to move as his own will. Moving the addicts to an environment that is far from gambling should have a proper way. We can coax him slowly, ensure him that it is the best way for him. I am sure the addicts will understand finally, they know that it is hard to move to a new environment but it is a must. Another challenge to stop addicts from gambling is online gambling, we can't monitor them 24 hours a day, it takes extra supervision and also other encouragement to be able to make them (addicts) play gambling
Having people around that are not exposed to gambling will always be helpful for someone who is a gambling addict. However, that won't guarantee that he'll stop gambling anymore. Where there's a will, there's a way. So expect that he'll still be looking for some nearby casinos or just play online casinos without leaving the house. Also, in cases that an individual still develop his gambling habit even without influencers around, that only seldom to happen but still possible. Usually, gamblers develop their interest if they are also seeing gamblers in their own environment or society.
That is correct - people who are not exposed to gambling are a good choice for getting rid of gambling addiction. It is very true that this will be beneficial.Many people when they are depressed thay go to hilly areas, put their phones down and enjoy nature. Breathe in the fresh air and feels good. That is what we have seen in movies and dramas.
Perhaps unwinding could really help someone to be free for a while from the stress and bad habits. But this isn't also a guarantee that someone could really quit and abandon gambling. This is will just be a breather for them, but it certainly won't help them solve their gambling addiction because gambling addiction can only be healed by proper treatment and intervention of the professionals.
This could be a good band aid solution to stop gambling for a while. However, after living the mountain side or seaside life, they'll just go back to their old ways and bad habits. As much as we want to deny, the truth is people who didn't experience proper rehabilitation will later on experience relapse.
Having people around that are not exposed to gambling will always be helpful for someone who is a gambling addict. However, that won't guarantee that he'll stop gambling anymore. Where there's a will, there's a way. So expect that he'll still be looking for some nearby casinos or just play online casinos without leaving the house. Also, in cases that an individual still develop his gambling habit even without influencers around, that only seldom to happen but still possible. Usually, gamblers develop their interest if they are also seeing gamblers in their own environment or society.
That is correct - people who are not exposed to gambling are a good choice for getting rid of gambling addiction. It is very true that this will be beneficial.Many people when they are depressed thay go to hilly areas, put their phones down and enjoy nature. Breathe in the fresh air and feels good. That is what we have seen in movies and dramas.
You will agree with me that society and the environment can have a great influence on the lifestyle of every individual, you often can find yourself doing, or being involved in that activity that almost everyone is involved with in that your locale as a result of influence. Now considering someone who is a gambling addict, is there any possibility of him/her becoming better if they are relocated to another environment or society where people around are not involved in gambling?
Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?
Having people around that are not exposed to gambling will always be helpful for someone who is a gambling addict. However, that won't guarantee that he'll stop gambling anymore. Where there's a will, there's a way. So expect that he'll still be looking for some nearby casinos or just play online casinos without leaving the house. Also, in cases that an individual still develop his gambling habit even without influencers around, that only seldom to happen but still possible. Usually, gamblers develop their interest if they are also seeing gamblers in their own environment or society. Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?
With many online casino,changing the environment to non gambling society wouldn't do much.It still depends on oneself,if they strongly want to stop gambling,they will find something that will distract them from the thought of gambling,like a new hobby or focusing on their job.
That alone unfortunately is not enough.You can start a new hobby but once you are done with it,your mind and brain will fall back to gambling,focus on your job as much as you like but once you are addicted you will even risk your job by gambling even from there,I have witnessed personally such cases with a couple of colleagues being fired by using the work computers to put sport bets,they were found through history,yeah gambling addiction makes you dumb enough to not use Incognito mode.
The only solution to this,is being aware that you have a gambling addiction in the first place,second is to talk openly about it to your family and closest friend which will help you overcome this.Most probably they will tell you to go to a rehab center and that is what you need to do if you want to remove your gambling addiction.On top of all of these,is the self determination,if this lacks you can try anything but you wont overcome your addiction,so in the end it depends on the person himself.
OK, I know I don't post in the gambling section much, but I saw this and just had to respond.
I'm also surprised to see your name in this board 
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I worked in an inpatient drug rehab for years and I've learned a good deal about addiction in my lifetime, and I've met a lot of trapped gamblers.
It's interesting to see your experience that worked on rehabilitation because not all people are very patient to handle those addicts who always mad when they're not allowed to do what they like e.g. drug, gambling, alcohol. I ever become a volunteer in rehabilitation company few years ago, but I never think it's so hard than my expectation since there's a lot thing to do to make those addicts calm.Quote
You could move away from Las Vegas to some little hick town in Bumblefuck, Alabama, but it's almost guaranteed that if you're a problem gambler you'll find a way to start betting again. And with the availability of casinos online, I mean come on. There's no way in hell a change of environment is a solution to a gambling problem.
Move away to other country only prevent you to come traditional casino, but you can't prevent someone to play online casino since it's really easy to access. We're in 21th century and live without a cellphone is seems impossible, the best thing is seeking a professional. 
is there any possibility of him/her becoming better if they are relocated to another environment or society where people around are not involved in gambling?
OK, I know I don't post in the gambling section much, but I saw this and just had to respond.I worked in an inpatient drug rehab for years and I've learned a good deal about addiction in my lifetime, and I've met a lot of trapped gamblers. One of the tenets of recovery is that "geographical cures" rarely work, because it doesn't matter where the addict goes, there he is (i.e., with the addiction still intact and ready to be reactivated whenever there's a chance). Drugs and gambling are equivalent as far as I'm concerned, because the addiction to either one of them involves the same neurochemical pathways in the brain and the outcomes are very similar.
You could move away from Las Vegas to some little hick town in Bumblefuck, Alabama, but it's almost guaranteed that if you're a problem gambler you'll find a way to start betting again. And with the availability of casinos online, I mean come on. There's no way in hell a change of environment is a solution to a gambling problem.
i agree with you. There are high chances environments can lure people to addictive gambling. It's in very rare occasion where people discipline themselves enough not be get influenced by what the see while they grow. But on average an individual is a product of what the see, hear, experience and interact with and the circumstances that surround their upbringing in our case here a society of gamblers isn't an exception to this. And most of this gamblers turns out gurus and pro gamblers due to the fact the grew with the lifestyle.
Yes, I believe the environment at Gambling works deadly. Almost all my friends around me are gambling regularly. Seeing their gambling, I basically started gambling. I have seen many of them gamble uncontrolled because they have a lot of money. But at first I was gambling a little randomly. Later I moved to change my environment due my study purpose and stayed there for some time. Gradually my gambling game got very much under control. Now i occasionally gamble with constrictive analysis. Here my addiction is gone. So I must emphasize the importance of relocation. no, it wouldn't be better but it would be a wise choice for the changes he wanted. one thing that a person must do to change his bad habit of gambling addiction is not only to move places, even an addict must do other activities to divert his attention to his addiction problem. That way everything will work out the way you want it to. The problem of addiction is a frightening specter that affects a person's life because of that one must convince himself not to make gambling as an escape or a steady income.
have fun when it's needed.
If people has a problem, they must have the courage to face it. That way they won't use gambling as an escape to temporarily get away with it. The more they think it solves their problems, the more the problem they will have, making their life more miserable. If they want to earn a steady income then gambling is also not a solution for it because the chance to win in gambling is low.have fun when it's needed.
The only way to earn a steady income is through a formal job. It's true that changing location isn't enough because it's still possible for us to play gambling although that's fine and we can include this as one of the steps that we are taking to change our gambling habit.
Environment has its own influence on people but you personal have to allow that happen before it happens to you. You can live in a neighborhood of crack dealers and not be addicted to cocaine. A part of you could decision to fight the status quo and be different. Don't use the excuse of living in that bad neighborhood to destroy your life. As for gambling, reason why you could easily get influence is because of the monetary benefits that people think comes from gambling and not realizing that you'll probably lose more than you can make.
The best method to combat that argued is to find a decent source of income, that source would probably keep you busy and you'll probably only gamble for fun and entertainment. Gambling entirely isn't bad but when you get addicted that's when it become a problem. Therefore even if you're leaving in a gambling environment like las Vegas, you don't have to allow yourself become a victim.
I have not thought of it in this direction of self-determination, in my earlier comment on this thread I was of the opinion that environment have a high influence on individual behavior, and that is what I have been thought in school and Sunday school But with your point which is true in practical self-discipline and determination are key to one's life directions. One can truly be in a wrong environment and still think and act right. The best method to combat that argued is to find a decent source of income, that source would probably keep you busy and you'll probably only gamble for fun and entertainment. Gambling entirely isn't bad but when you get addicted that's when it become a problem. Therefore even if you're leaving in a gambling environment like las Vegas, you don't have to allow yourself become a victim.
With many online casino,changing the environment to non gambling society wouldn't do much.It still depends on oneself,if they strongly want to stop gambling,they will find something that will distract them from the thought of gambling,like a new hobby or focusing on their job.
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