The only time I was really addicted to anything was video games. It used to be a really bad habit and took a great toll on my health as I barely slept. Luckily I haven't had the same affliction with gambling and I'm able to do it in moderation without any problems.
When I was younger I was also addicted with video games, well it's normal to gamers like us but there is no risk involve in terms of finances as during my time, we don't put a bet in games, it's just the new generation today loves to gamble in anything. Addiction can really cause negative things into our life, though we are not in risk financially but your experience tells addiction can lead to damaging your health.
you guys werent alone as i myself is also addicted to playing video games but i dont inherit that behavior in gambling maybe because gambling cost a real money and i dont have a money at all times but let say i do have a money i think i will also become an addicted gambler . thats the only disadvantage of gambling it involves a real cash .
serious addiction can lead to health problems and that can also lead to financial expenses because you need money to medicate your self .
Gambling is a game of real money. If there is no real money involved, only children will play this, just as kids play video games which has no money involved.
Also with no real money, no one can get rich with gambling and it will just be a time waster for adults.
Disadvantages of gambling are huge and can't list at once. People lose huge money, waste time, energy and bevome desperate at one point. Most people avoid gambler and as a result he becomes alone too.
Yes, these are all disadvantages of gambling but if you can only win in gambling at some point and gain quick money, then all your loses are recovered and gambling remains no more disadvantage for you.