Topic: Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction (Read 3551 times)

Yeah, that's the thing, addiction is a powerful thing and people do pretty much anything to get their fix.

It's a slippery slope that can end with a terrible consequence.

It's always a good idea to keep your addictions in check, and they are many things that can be addictive.

Those that are addicted will find a way to get some money to keep their addiction going, and this is something that we see with drug addicts very often, after all those substances are very expensive so it would be easy to think that soon enough those people will run out of money and they will be forced to get clean for a time, even if they do not want to do it.

However a person with that kind of urge to consume those substances can become incredibly resourceful, and they will find a way to get money no matter what.

That is where the role of the family at home is to be able to help family members who are addicted to gambling using methods that are adapted to the conditions at home. It is best to discuss this matter first with the person who is addicted to gambling so that he can understand that they are using simple methods to help him overcome his gambling addiction problem. With openness from gambling addicts and their family members, they can provide the best solution for gambling addicts to start implementing their methods and can also reduce their gambling addiction.

Maybe they will start by reducing their gambling addiction slowly and although it may take longer, it is still worth doing. With help from other family members and always encouraging and encouraging gambling addicts to cure their gambling addiction, this can give gambling addicts awareness that they still have a chance to cure their gambling addiction.

Yeah, every person actually can end up in addiction...

It really can start as a little fun thing, then slowly it changes into a life changing thing.

You need to always keep alert

There are free services that active gamblers can take advantage of, although it is not the same for paid people as for free ones. The question is how can unemployed people or people who don't have money get addicted to gambling? Don't addicted gamblers usually have the money to get involved in it because there is no way for people to be addicted to gambling but don't have the money to gamble.

The therapy in question can also be carried out by the family at home, although it is not the same as the pattern used by professional therapy, but at least simple things can be done alone at home with the family.

No gambler is immune to addiction. Anybody could get addicted, and it's a matter of how the player follows his strategies. It's not simple to gamble and not have some signs of addiction. As you said, Nullama, some professional gamblers also get addicted. Therapists pondering why professional gamblers get addicted, left them with the conclusion that anybody could get addicted. While we gamble, it's needful to keep observing the required rules needed to keep us safe from being addicted. The reason some advanced gamblers get addicted is due to the insignia people already put on them for being a professional gambler. It can deceive the person to think he won't get addicted, ever, in gambling. Not knowing that he's still at the mercy of gambling addiction and remain vulnerable to it. Hence, he could get addicted anytime soon.

The right thing to do is staying true to the strategy which took us to the top in gambling. Since the professionals can get addicted, what more the newbies. They'll have a hard time keeping up with the game without being addicted. Gambling addiction is too strong to avoid, due to the amount of money needed to gamble and win big. Everyone wants money to some extent. That means gamblers won't stop easily, it's more like a lifelong attitude. Gambling is not a game where a person can play for few days and stop. This makes it difficult to heal and addicted person. Because he has invested time and money in gambling. Counseling him wouldn't be an easy task. Looking for a cheaper means of curing the person, exists, but if it keeps delaying the process, the gambler is mandated to see a psychotherapist. Since it has to do with the brain.

Just like every other addiction needs meditation, the gambling addiction also needs the same type pf cure and attention but unfortunately, the gamblers either do not seek any such assistance or there does not exist any such facilities easily, where the addicted gamblers can reach out for their treatment.

By the way, gambling addiction is an expensive illness where the gamblers play excessive gambling and hence lose a lot of money. Therefore i do not think the medication and cure for this can be of low cost. I guess since there are not much talk about gambling addiction facility center's, those offering these services, may charge higher than other medical addiction cures.

If someone has strong intentions and determination, the addiction can be corrected or even completely eliminated. so, it all depends on each individual. but nothing is easy and instant, everything has to go through a process. and most importantly, realizing that we have a problem with gambling addiction. by realizing it, and being accepted with full awareness. then, efforts to stop it will come from within us. especially if accompanied by awareness of the consequences we cause, after going through the many phases we have gone through. for example, difficulty in stopping, the impact on family relationships, the economy, even the stage at which a person becomes mentally ill. yeah, like you said in this post.

But the problem is, it's not just self-control that plays the most role. but awareness, and knowing the limits of what we can afford. Self-control is born from awareness and responsibility for what we do consciously, especially when it is related to gambling. Based on experience, a person can train himself to be more disciplined. especially, if it is related to gambling. Just play with something you think you can afford, if you lose, it's over. however, until this process occurs, a person must first go through the healing phase of their addiction, and that is not easy as I said above. there are various methods that a person can use, including going to a rehabilitation center. there are also those who do it themselves, but with awareness and a strong determination to change it. at first it will definitely be very difficult, but if you get used to it over time it will become something normal. once liberated, and have an understanding of the limitations that only we can afford, then we will have responsibility and self-control. however, it is still important to always increase awareness. so, gamble as much as you can afford. If today the money we have is more important for other priorities, then we can gamble another day without forcing it.

Of course and indeed this is what is feared from the addiction phase, firstly it is very difficult to be treated and secondly the impact of the addiction situation is very bad, I'm not sure they will feel fine if they have entered into that situation because what they will experience is a cycle of chasing victory to restore the defeat in the previous time, or the intention is to break even which is quite impossible in gambling activities, that's why we always have to bring money that we can be responsible for whatever the outcome is because obviously what is feared is that you get emotional and instead chase victory because you are unable to accept the fact that you lost.

A gambler who has entered the addiction phase, they have a mindset and beliefs that are very different from other gamblers or normal people, where the point of the problem is in terms of expectations, they are too excessive in placing expectations due to a lack of understanding or even misunderstanding of what winning in gambling is, they think that it is like something they can definitely get, when in fact it is nothing more than something that is still uncertain or just a chance, so what happens is that they always try to pursue it and without realizing that the number of losses is getting bigger. Therefore, this is the importance of why we must always apply self-control, limits and awareness in gambling in order to minimize things that are not wanted.

Once gambling becomes an addiction it is really difficult to quit. When gambling consumes a person's thoughts and actions silently when they cannot stop even after repeated attempts when all economic family or social relationships are gradually destroyed then it will turn into a mental illness. If a gambler can keep himself in control then no action is needed. But when you lose control and your family goes beyond correction you have to find another way.

Those who gamble frequently should be able to see the bad impacts they have experienced from gambling so that they can prevent these bad impacts from becoming bigger. If they don't pay attention to this and instead continue gambling until they end up losing a lot of money, it means they don't care about themselves anymore because it makes it difficult for them to control themselves. That is why self-control is very important for every gambler to learn and have so that they will not lose a lot of money from gambling.

With this self-control, they can also avoid the gambling addiction that many other gamblers have experienced. That is why they need to have allocated funds to play gambling and must apply strict rules when playing gambling so that they don't experience a lot of losses, which can cost them a lot of money. It is better for them to save their money for other things and only use enough money for gambling. This is to prevent the large losses they can experience from gambling. Maybe luck can be on their side, but luck will not always come when they gamble, so they should be able to pay attention to this and really control the use of money for gambling.

That's good because they know when they are gambling and when they should stop gambling so they can have fun gambling and can also control themselves in using their money. That's what every gambler should do so that they don't experience many losses and can still enjoy gambling as entertainment. Yes, that is a very important self-limitation so that we are aware of the risks involved in gambling. We also need to do the same thing as your friend did to prevent the risk from becoming big and not cause difficulties for us. And we can do responsible gambling well so that we can use gambling properly and not gamble excessively.

I applaud what your friend can do, because it's rare for people who gamble to do something like that. because it is true that gambling should be done only for the purpose of having fun, I also sometimes still find it difficult to implement that, where I sometimes still lose control when gambling, but what I apply is considering my finances and my needs, so with that I can limit the gambling that I do.
 
It's true that you say that having limits in gambling is important, because then we can stop gambling when we reach the final point of gambling, whether it's winning or losing, which is clear in both cases it is also closely tied to gambling limits. and indeed not everyone has and masters this, only people who really have self-awareness can do this.

Friends of my gamble with a budget and mindset. They seem to enjoy it without the risks. Its like an internal check-and-balance. They play and delight, yet they know when to stop. Really, its impressive. It highlights self-awareness, a necessary. Knowing one's limits is vital. However, I realize not everyone has this control. That's when you bring up risks and repercussions. Awareness of these risks and its dissemination are crucial. Gambling should be done with full awareness of its risks. I always encourage educated decision-making.

It is easier said than done, but if it could be avoided from the beginning, it would be better. However, the issue is that it is not easy entirely for some people and it is partly because of their ugly mindset about gambling. They believe that it is a means by which they will be the next Bill Gates but it is not as easy as that. Even those who made it big in gambling consider themselves lucky at that time, and no matter how much they tried next time, it might take them several months if not years to replicate the success, that is if they will ever have the opportunity of winning so big again. This means that gambling is risky and not reliable, so why are we so fixed on the thought that will not get us any success? Your advice is so good regardless, but I hope the person has not been eaten deeply by it before such advice is introduced, if such has been eaten deeply by it, then it will just be mere ear say as the gambler will continue the activity in his idiocy.

At this time too, it might be externally helpful to consult a therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist who will deliver the person since the belief that being rich in gambling would have caused more damage to the extent that the person must have crossed the red line unnoticed. To get out of this is now the issue, and it tarries in years in some cases, while some will never be delivered if care is not taken. But if such were aware of the danger from the beginning, they would have preserved their minds and this would have given them the needed willpower to say No. Even without any external help, they can control themselves and do the needful.

That's what I mean, this entertainment has a bad impact if we play it continuously, but it's different from other things which may not have a bad impact like this type of gambling. I agree with you, the more often you gamble, the more money you will make. lost, and if someone gambles frequently in my opinion that is enough to indicate that they don't have self-control and discipline, so it's natural that they lose a lot of money by gambling because even with self-control they can't have it or can't manage it well.

That's right, if they have self-control maybe this won't happen, including gambling addiction most importantly. They should be able to manage their finances well, not just by spending a lot of money on gambling, because there are many other things that are more important and more useful for them. Even if they have a lot of money, in my opinion it is not recommended that they spend it gambling, it is better to set a small budget, so that when they gamble and lose they have to stop and go, and can continue again another day, maybe another day. luck will be on their side so that they can win at gambling, because they don't have to spend a lot of money to win, if they are lucky, even using a small amount of money, that can happen.

Many forms of entertainment require money, such as gambling, but entertainment from gambling can have a bigger impact than other forms of entertainment. Gambling can make someone addicted to gambling, especially if they do not have discipline and responsibility in gambling. The more often they gamble, the more money they will lose at the gambling table, so they must be able to control themselves when gambling to control the use of their money. Those of us who already know about this must also be able to use gambling as entertainment so that we will not gamble excessively because there are risks and consequences. Many people cannot bear the risk so they lose a lot of money.

By having self-control, they can prevent many losses and will not experience gambling addiction problems. They can take good care of themselves while gambling and after they have finished gambling, they will not have the thought of immediately returning to gambling because they need to rest first. They know that without good self-control, they will only lose a lot of money and will not be able to win much if they are unlucky. When playing gambling, they can control the use of their money so they won't spend a lot of money just to gamble.

I agree with you, they should gamble smartly, because I think many gamblers who experience big losses don't gamble smartly, and also because the wins are rare it requires us to be smart, for example when we win we have to be direct. cash it in and that includes gambling intelligently, because you know that winnings are rarely possible, so you decide to do what you should, because many people have won but don't immediately cash it out, because they think they can still get a bigger win.

and I think that gambling that is done must be enjoyed, with the sensation that exists we must be able to enjoy it so that nothing happens that triggers a gambling addiction, so if you have lost then it is time to stop, not by taking steps to continue gambling. and also they should be able to manage their finances well, such as determining a fixed budget for gambling, where they have a fixed amount to spend on gambling, and this includes gambling responsibly, many of those who gamble irresponsibly end up with great losses, and this can be used as a lesson for ourselves, because there is no harm in seeing from other people the bad experiences that have happened so that we can avoid them from happening to ourselves.

That's true, it's not even just gambling in my opinion, there are many of the same things including entertainment but you have to need money to be able to enjoy it or do it, including traveling to places,  such as zoos and other recreational places. However with gambling, it is the same as paid entertainment, this entertainment has a negative impact as you said but the negative impact depends on how we respond to it, if it is just entertainment in the sense that the money used is clear. will be lost then we must be able to accept it without thinking that the money that has been lost must be returned. Therefore we should have good thoughts about gambling, not expect more from gambling because it will kill us in the future.

I agree with you  if they have good self-control maybe they won't have a problem with the gambling. they do also with the self-control we have  of course we will have limits in gambling, including a set budget limit, and a time limit for gambling too,  because if one of these is not owned small problems may occur but have the potential to become big and trigger the occurrence of gambling addiction. So I think they can gamble with a set budget and it's definitely not too big. then this won't be a serious problem.

What do you mean by being skilled is being able to have control and not be affected by the addictive effects of gambling?
It is true that in the gambling industry there are those who are addicted and there are those who are not.
But I am very sure that out there the percentage of gamblers who are addicted is much greater than that of gamblers who do not have an addiction problem.
After all, it all depends on their approach and goals in gambling, gambler who really has a lot of experience and can make gambling just for entertainment or fun can never be considered an addict.
Gamblers who just come to have fun of course know how much money they can use and how long they have to stay on gambling site, this is very different from an addict who is more dominant in actually prioritizing gambling over other activities.
Most gambling addictions start with the desire to make money and win, after this goal is achieved they will be even crazier, chasing the jackpot to change their life.
After all, gambling addict will always come and bet anytime and anywhere, even worse, they will use various methods to earn money to extend their betting sessions.

From the first moment we get to know or enter gambling site, we should be able to have the right approach and various management methods so that addiction can be minimized.
I know that no one can really avoid addiction, but at least by having an attitude like that and starting to learn how to control excessive desires in gambling, will be able to reduce the intensity of gambling.
Healing is much more difficult which is why there must always be prevention at the start.

Gambling is indeed entertainment, but this form of entertainment requires money. Apart from that, there are negative impacts that a person will receive after he gambles more often. He can become addicted to gambling if he gambles too often without responsibility and self-control so that it is no longer entertainment but has become an addiction that wants always to gamble to get pleasure. That is why when playing gambling, we must always have self-control and responsibility so that we can prevent problems from arising. Maybe to balance gambling as entertainment, we can do other activities that are also included in entertainment so that we will see that we have more activities that can provide entertainment for us.

If a person can have good self-control, he will not experience problems while gambling and he can enjoy his free time gambling. He will always remember that gambling is entertainment that does not need to be used all the time and also does not need to use more money every time they gamble. There must be clear boundaries to avoid these problems and not lose money. If they can do this, they can finally use gambling as a form of entertainment that can fill their free time.

Yes, everything is about restrictions and moderation in gambling. If someone can do this, he will be calm when gambling and not worry about getting into trouble because he can always look after himself while gambling. We should not let gambling take part in our lives because basically, gambling is a form of entertainment that we can choose to use or not to use.

Continuing to practice self-control will make a person better at protecting himself so that he doesn't get into trouble from gambling. Always having self-control can protect them from going beyond their limits so that they will use gambling as entertainment and not to make money.

Gambling for fun and not to make money. That's what we have to hold on to while we gamble so we don't try to use it excessively. We will also look for other activities that can provide entertainment for us so that we are not dependent on gambling to get entertainment.

I think there are quite a few really skilled gamblers that are also addicted.

The thing is that it is independent of your level of skill, but of course there are more unskilled gamblers so you see more addicted ones in total.

You always need to keep things in check unless you want things to spin out of control at some point.