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Quote from: SamReomo on August 03, 2023, 05:18:06 AM

There are many possible measures to reduce the intensity of gambling addictions on an addict but none of those are 100% workable only every addict. There are measures like completely cutting the internet connection of a gambler so that he/she will not be able to access those sites and the gambling addiction will end up slowly when the addict find physical things more.

But, most of such measures won't give you 100% results as most of them will work only when the requirements are there and when such gambling addicts get access to internet then his/her gambling urge will reawake and the addiction will be much more intense then the previous time.

I only working and effective treatment to gambling addiction or any other type of addiction is to make some proper disciplinary rules for the addicts and change their attention from gambling to something else each day. For some addicts physical relationship works as a remedy while for others sports may be a better cure. There is still no guarantee that those addicts will give up on the addiction forever.

I've seen one story here in the forum about a guy who asked the gambling site to turn off the notification in his e-mail about gambling since he already quit but the site still keeps on sending him the e-mails. I don't know though if he went back to gambling since I've not seen his thread alive again.
This is a two-way help when it comes to stopping gambling addiction, I don't think turning off the internet will be a good solution since we can put that to good use.
IMO, a good solution will always be to find a new hobby, get busy at something else, work, family, friends, etc... In that way, you will forget about it. A day without gambling is a good start. In my case, I am not addicted but I do have fun watching television series which takes my eyes off gambling.
Finding that new hobby will be easy just by sorting the likes of one person. Someone must like something else other than gambling, right?

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Quote from: Quidat on August 12, 2023, 05:58:55 PM

If you are that a type of person whose been wary about your actions or the things that you are getting involved into then it wont really be that hard for you to stop gambling addiction or you could
really be able to stop right away if you wanted to.This is a must kind of self control on each individual on which you wont really be making yourself that getting to engage about gambling because these
is where things do mess up.

This is applicable to a player that has sanity and control over the games. But once a player becomes addicted to gambling, his state of mind has been modified. Since he has the uncontrollable urge to gamble, he will always find himself gambling in an uncontrolled way. Unless the person has a very strong will that can break free from the addiction, the person needs an outside factor that will help him recover his sanity and control over his gambling activities.

In an online gambling addiction, the best way is to cut off the source of addiction since it is online, it is the best move to cut off the internet connection. Total blocking of the source of addiction. Then be rehabilitated to prevent relapses and totally cure the addiction.

But when a gambler has sanity and control over gambling and betting games, they will never be addicted and certainly can be more restrained in having boundaries so that they consider gambling normal without the slightest feeling of addiction.
I have been in the gambling industry for a long time but have never seen an active gambler who can really easily quit any gambling activity they are doing, even this applies to novice gamblers because they are still happy to play or bet.

It's not easy, let alone cutting off the source of gambling addiction, it's also not as easy as what you said because I myself am not sure that anyone can really be disconnected from the internet connection because the internet has become an important right for everyone in this era.

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Quote from: elevates on August 12, 2023, 03:34:50 AM

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

Admitting our gambling addiction may not be easy because every gambler can deny that they are already addicted. But if a gambling addict is willing to accept that he has a gambling addiction and ask for help, that would be even better because other people can help him and find the solution he needs to do.

But a gambling addict cannot solve his problem and must be accompanied by the people closest to him. And it seems they should go to a rehabilitation center to get more suitable treatment. Maybe the people closest to him can help him by inviting him to do other activities to reduce the burden on his thoughts about gambling before.

Going on vacation for a while is also a solution. But try to avoid bringing a smartphone and only a cell phone that can be used for calling and texting so that he cannot access the internet. And so that he really enjoys his holiday well.

Really? Accepting addiction is one thing, but suggesting a vacation as a solution? I cant help but laugh at how foolish that notion is. Even at the most breathtaking location on Earth, an addict can still have cravings for their addiction. Leaving your smartphone at home is only a short-term fix. Are you genuinely of the opinion that a brief trip or other diverting activities may eradicate an addiction as ingrained as gambling?

Is that weird? We are looking for ways to overcome gambling addiction and maybe vacations are a method that can be used by those who are addicted to gambling. Maybe for you, it is strange, but for a person who is addicted to gambling and wants to recover from his gambling addiction, he will look for all ways to overcome his gambling addiction.

Have you ever felt a vacation by leaving all your gadgets and just feeling the atmosphere around you? Surely you have never tried it Grin

You should try, maybe about 3 days. There will be a difference.

Even though his gambling addiction is ingrained, there must be the best way he can use to overcome and cure his gambling addiction. Sometimes the ways considered trivial by many people can give maximum results.

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Quote from: Dr.Bitcoin_Strange on August 12, 2023, 04:34:29 PM

Quote from: Johnyz on August 12, 2023, 11:50:51 AM

Counseling is the best option here, if you’re already addict you already need professional advice and of course a big support from your family. Being addict can cause a lot of depression, stress and anxiety especially if you are losing money. Getting away on any platform with regards to gambling can help but I see this as an temporary solution, if you really want to recover then start looking for help.

Some people get addicted but don't realise it, and at such it becomes very difficult for them to stop their addiction. Even if they get a professional counsellor to advise them, they still don't get over their compulsive gambling habit until their minds are made up about stopping it. I have seen some cases where a gambler has received all sorts of advice from his family relatives to stop gambling, but rather than stopping, this guy became worse for the fact that he never even accepted that he has an addiction. Although your suggested approach can work for someone who realises that what they are doing is a bad habit.

Majority of the gamblers don't accept it. They just say, they've got control over their gambling activities and able to take a break or stop completely when required. These are mere words and in reality they don't have better control. Most of the time gamblers get into addiction on two reasons, one when they loss and trying to recover it back. Other when they win and they want the same to continue. Person who is able to take a break amidst the win/loss is the one with best control.

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Quote from: Quidat on August 12, 2023, 05:58:55 PM

If you are that a type of person whose been wary about your actions or the things that you are getting involved into then it wont really be that hard for you to stop gambling addiction or you could
really be able to stop right away if you wanted to.This is a must kind of self control on each individual on which you wont really be making yourself that getting to engage about gambling because these
is where things do mess up.

This is applicable to a player that has sanity and control over the games. But once a player becomes addicted to gambling, his state of mind has been modified. Since he has the uncontrollable urge to gamble, he will always find himself gambling in an uncontrolled way. Unless the person has a very strong will that can break free from the addiction, the person needs an outside factor that will help him recover his sanity and control over his gambling activities.

In an online gambling addiction, the best way is to cut off the source of addiction since it is online, it is the best move to cut off the internet connection. Total blocking of the source of addiction. Then be rehabilitated to prevent relapses and totally cure the addiction.

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Quote from: Casdinyard on August 12, 2023, 05:56:05 PM

Quote from: Dr.Bitcoin_Strange on August 12, 2023, 04:34:29 PM

Quote from: Johnyz on August 12, 2023, 11:50:51 AM

Counseling is the best option here, if you’re already addict you already need professional advice and of course a big support from your family. Being addict can cause a lot of depression, stress and anxiety especially if you are losing money. Getting away on any platform with regards to gambling can help but I see this as an temporary solution, if you really want to recover then start looking for help.

Some people get addicted but don't realise it, and at such it becomes very difficult for them to stop their addiction. Even if they get a professional counsellor to advise them, they still don't get over their compulsive gambling habit until their minds are made up about stopping it. I have seen some cases where a gambler has received all sorts of advice from his family relatives to stop gambling, but rather than stopping, this guy became worse for the fact that he never even accepted that he has an addiction. Although your suggested approach can work for someone who realises that what they are doing is a bad habit.

That is why they need external intervention. They themselves couldn't figure out that something's wrong with them already, and if that keeps up they'd find themselves completely in a rut. The only way they can be helped is by taking matters into your own hands and providing him the help you need, even if it takes him getting dragged into a rehab facility so he can detox and get the gambling out of his system. I advocate for telling your spouses or important family members when you're taking up gambling, not so you can brag or get dunked on for gambling, but to use them as a form of contingency when self-control is nowhere to be found and you're at the verge of getting addicted without any form of control left on you.

If you are that a type of person whose been wary about your actions or the things that you are getting involved into then it wont really be that hard for you to stop gambling addiction or you could
really be able to stop right away if you wanted to.This is a must kind of self control on each individual on which you wont really be making yourself that getting to engage about gambling because these
is where things do mess up. The main thing that you should be mindful about is on how to make yourself get out of possible addiction because once it would shackled you on then there's no easy way on getting out specially if you are a type of person whose really that impulsive or really that not that good on emotional handling. You would be finding yourself on a great trouble if you have already affect out your finances on which it is something that you would be needing to avoid in the first place. Gambling isnt bad but there are really just that people who cant really be able to stop midway if they do
find themselves losing that much, this is the most crucial time that you should really be assessing yourself whether you are still doing fine or not.

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Quote from: Dr.Bitcoin_Strange on August 12, 2023, 04:34:29 PM

Quote from: Johnyz on August 12, 2023, 11:50:51 AM

Counseling is the best option here, if you’re already addict you already need professional advice and of course a big support from your family. Being addict can cause a lot of depression, stress and anxiety especially if you are losing money. Getting away on any platform with regards to gambling can help but I see this as an temporary solution, if you really want to recover then start looking for help.

Some people get addicted but don't realise it, and at such it becomes very difficult for them to stop their addiction. Even if they get a professional counsellor to advise them, they still don't get over their compulsive gambling habit until their minds are made up about stopping it. I have seen some cases where a gambler has received all sorts of advice from his family relatives to stop gambling, but rather than stopping, this guy became worse for the fact that he never even accepted that he has an addiction. Although your suggested approach can work for someone who realises that what they are doing is a bad habit.

That is why they need external intervention. They themselves couldn't figure out that something's wrong with them already, and if that keeps up they'd find themselves completely in a rut. The only way they can be helped is by taking matters into your own hands and providing him the help you need, even if it takes him getting dragged into a rehab facility so he can detox and get the gambling out of his system. I advocate for telling your spouses or important family members when you're taking up gambling, not so you can brag or get dunked on for gambling, but to use them as a form of contingency when self-control is nowhere to be found and you're at the verge of getting addicted without any form of control left on you.

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Quote from: Dr.Bitcoin_Strange on August 12, 2023, 04:34:29 PM

Quote from: Johnyz on August 12, 2023, 11:50:51 AM

Counseling is the best option here, if you’re already addict you already need professional advice and of course a big support from your family. Being addict can cause a lot of depression, stress and anxiety especially if you are losing money. Getting away on any platform with regards to gambling can help but I see this as an temporary solution, if you really want to recover then start looking for help.

Some people get addicted but don't realise it, and at such it becomes very difficult for them to stop their addiction. Even if they get a professional counsellor to advise them, they still don't get over their compulsive gambling habit until their minds are made up about stopping it. I have seen some cases where a gambler has received all sorts of advice from his family relatives to stop gambling, but rather than stopping, this guy became worse for the fact that he never even accepted that he has an addiction. Although your suggested approach can work for someone who realises that what they are doing is a bad habit.

And this is where self-realization comes in first. If they don't know what their real situation is, they can't address it properly.
One thing how you can assess your life is at some point, contemplate on what's going on with your life, have some self-reflection.
Without fully understanding your situation you are in, you won't know what next steps you need to do.
This is why it is always good to self-assess your situation, and gauge what you want to do next. It is your life you are making, so better be thorough about it.
Do remember, no one is responsible for your life's choices but it is on you. Hence, the consequences will be because of your preferences.

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Quote from: Johnyz on August 12, 2023, 11:50:51 AM

Counseling is the best option here, if you’re already addict you already need professional advice and of course a big support from your family. Being addict can cause a lot of depression, stress and anxiety especially if you are losing money. Getting away on any platform with regards to gambling can help but I see this as an temporary solution, if you really want to recover then start looking for help.

Some people get addicted but don't realise it, and at such it becomes very difficult for them to stop their addiction. Even if they get a professional counsellor to advise them, they still don't get over their compulsive gambling habit until their minds are made up about stopping it. I have seen some cases where a gambler has received all sorts of advice from his family relatives to stop gambling, but rather than stopping, this guy became worse for the fact that he never even accepted that he has an addiction. Although your suggested approach can work for someone who realises that what they are doing is a bad habit.

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Quote from: Wiwo on August 12, 2023, 11:40:18 AM

Topics on gambling addictions have gained a lot of traction lately both here in the forum and on red its subgroups where gambling discussions are held, but the best possible measure to stop gambling addictions is through total avoidance and even a change of environments.

But it is better not to get addicted in the first place because quitting addictions are always hard to do but then if a gambler never allows themselves to get carried away with the excitement that can make them addicted in the first place.

One needs self-discipline and limited placement to be able to stay ahead of gambling addictions since accessibility to casinos has become easy and fast.

Yes, in nowadays I've started to see a lot of content related to gambling addiction both in the forum and on many websites in general. I don't fully understand whether this is due to the recent increase in the number of people addicted to gambling or whether many people are addicted to gambling and seek advice.

As for gambling addiction, I support that the details you have stated are absolutely correct. The most basic solution to quitting gambling addiction will definitely be discipline and determination to get rid of this addiction. However, I think that by managing their gambling addiction in a disciplined way many addicts should also restrict their access to various gambling tools such as casinos or online casinos within their own rules in order to get rid of this habit. Because, while access to gambling is so easy for an addict the struggle to keep that discipline and quit gambling can actually cause him to give up easily. Still it's important to remember that discipline and perseverance are at the core of the job not access to gambling.

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Quote from: Johnyz on August 12, 2023, 11:50:51 AM

Quote from: elevates on August 12, 2023, 03:34:50 AM

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

Counseling is the best option here, if you’re already addict you already need professional advice and of course a big support from your family. Being addict can cause a lot of depression, stress and anxiety especially if you are losing money. Getting away on any platform with regards to gambling can help but I see this as an temporary solution, if you really want to recover then start looking for help.

Although I agree looking for professional help and counseling is what is supposed to be done by someone in such situation, it is necessary to be aware that within the industry of mental help there are both good counselors and not-very-good ones.

I have myself talked to them before, when I was in school and one can tell the different between a counselor who one can trust and actually helps to improve one's situation and one who seems apathetic to what one says. Someone in a desperate state and facing a person like the latter, may feel they are helpless and professional help may not be worth the time and money it takes.

If a doctor or professional does not make you feel better, you move to the next one and try again until finding a good one. Unfortunately, mental health and medicine is not so simple and accurate as math and physics, where the solution will be always be the same for a specific case.

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Quote from: elevates on August 12, 2023, 03:34:50 AM

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

Counseling is the best option here, if you’re already addict you already need professional advice and of course a big support from your family. Being addict can cause a lot of depression, stress and anxiety especially if you are losing money. Getting away on any platform with regards to gambling can help but I see this as an temporary solution, if you really want to recover then start looking for help.

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Quote from: BitcoinTurk on August 12, 2023, 11:16:43 AM

Gambling, in my opinion, is an activity that can be addicted more easily than cigarettes and similar tobacco products because gambling has become quite easy in today's conditions. Especially considering that it is very easy to gamble online there is no difficulty in gambling compared to the past. This not only helps many users access gambling more easily but also allows gambling addicts to gamble continuously. For example, if gambling was something that could only be played in physical offices or casinos many addicts would not be able to visit the place for various reasons, and they would be freed from gambling addiction.

Topics on gambling addictions have gained a lot of traction lately both here in the forum and on red its subgroups where gambling discussions are held, but the best possible measure to stop gambling addictions is through total avoidance and even a change of environments.

But it is better not to get addicted in the first place because quitting addictions are always hard to do but then if a gambler never allows themselves to get carried away with the excitement that can make them addicted in the first place.

One needs self-discipline and limited placement to be able to stay ahead of gambling addictions since accessibility to casinos has become easy and fast.

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Gambling, in my opinion is an activity that can be addicted more easily than cigarettes and similar tobacco products because gambling has become quite easy in today's conditions. Especially considering that it is very easy to gamble online there is no difficulty in gambling compared to the past. This not only helps many users access gambling more easily but also allows gambling addicts to gamble continuously. For example, if gambling was something that could only be played in physical offices or casinos many addicts would not be able to visit the place for various reasons, and they would be freed from gambling addiction.

In my personal opinion, if gambling is only physically playable in casinos, gambling addicts will be able to get rid of gambling addiction more easily because they will have more difficult access to gambling. Of course, this will not be a sure solution but if access to gambling becomes difficult many addicts will have a chance to get rid of this addiction as they will stay away from gambling.

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Quote from: bittraffic on August 08, 2023, 03:56:52 PM

People implemented their exclusion program on some casinos but they eventually created another account. This is just one proof that addiction is really a force one may consciously allow things to happen. He likes what he is falling into and he is in deep trouble. And then consciously complains to the casino that he was allowed to create a new account when he activated the exclusion feature. This is already madness.

I think one should really be diverting their energy to somewhere else. A new habit that a person still enjoys doing.

- That just proves that having an addiction to gambling is not easy to remove from an addicted gambler, because it has become a routine or habit of his personality in his daily life. And his mind will really find a way to relieve his body's inclination to play casino games online here in the crypto space.

So what you said is true and correct that even if he forgets his account, he will still create another account because he is still fighting himself to stop gambling.

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The fact is that addiction has always existed and it will always affect a minor portion of people who are susceptible to it for biological or environmental reasons. We can't stop addiction from happening, but we can develop techniques to treat it more efficiently on the individuals who suffer from addiction.

The best measure is to have a strong and active health system nearby, who take care and follow the routine of the local citizens through visits and interviews. An emergency free number for addicted people to call and ask for help is also a good measure, besides attention from the family, if possible. However, to have such measures working we need the cooperation and effort of our local authorities.

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Quote from: michellee on August 12, 2023, 10:05:48 AM

Quote from: elevates on August 12, 2023, 03:34:50 AM

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

Admitting our gambling addiction may not be easy because every gambler can deny that they are already addicted. But if a gambling addict is willing to accept that he has a gambling addiction and ask for help, that would be even better because other people can help him and find the solution he needs to do.

But a gambling addict cannot solve his problem and must be accompanied by the people closest to him. And it seems they should go to a rehabilitation center to get more suitable treatment. Maybe the people closest to him can help him by inviting him to do other activities to reduce the burden on his thoughts about gambling before.

Going on vacation for a while is also a solution. But try to avoid bringing a smartphone and only a cell phone that can be used for calling and texting so that he cannot access the internet. And so that he really enjoys his holiday well.

Really? Accepting addiction is one thing, but suggesting a vacation as a solution? I cant help but laugh at how foolish that notion is. Even at the most breathtaking location on Earth, an addict can still have cravings for their addiction. Leaving your smartphone at home is only a short-term fix. Are you genuinely of the opinion that a brief trip or other diverting activities may eradicate an addiction as ingrained as gambling?

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Quote from: elevates on August 12, 2023, 03:34:50 AM

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

Admitting our gambling addiction may not be easy because every gambler can deny that they are already addicted. But if a gambling addict is willing to accept that he has a gambling addiction and ask for help, that would be even better because other people can help him and find the solution he needs to do.

But a gambling addict cannot solve his problem and must be accompanied by the people closest to him. And it seems they should go to a rehabilitation center to get more suitable treatment. Maybe the people closest to him can help him by inviting him to do other activities to reduce the burden on his thoughts about gambling before.

Going on vacation for a while is also a solution. But try to avoid bringing a smartphone and only a cell phone that can be used for calling and texting so that he cannot access the internet. And so that he really enjoys his holiday well.

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Quote from: bittraffic on August 12, 2023, 04:08:30 AM

Your browser will still collect your data from the past and will still feed you ads about casinos.
In fact, even if you are just thinking about poker, the ads presented on some websites you regularly visit prompts casino ads. I think they are turning on the microphones in our phones so that if you talk loud about you playing online casinos, the bots will recognize what ads to feed on your browsing.

But you are finding a reason to blame your addiction, if you really want to stop, just think about stopping every time you feel like gambling again.

I think in my case, when I was really addicted years ago and went completely stop is that when I don't have a source of my gambling addiction. I mean, I lost my job suddenly and all of my passive income generated was also gone. So in a sense, it was a wake up call for me, I went rock bottom, as everything was gone in an instance but I have to live and stand up and after 2 years I was able to recover. Still go back in gambling though, but not like before. I learn how to control myself and up to today, I play some sports betting, even betting person to person, but that's it for me.

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Your browser will still collect your data from the past and will still feed you ads about casinos.
In fact, even if you are just thinking about poker, the ads presented on some websites you regularly visit prompts casino ads. I think they are turning on the microphones in our phones so that if you talk loud about you playing online casinos, the bots will recognize what ads to feed on your browsing.

But you are finding a reason to blame your addiction, if you really want to stop, just think about stopping every time you feel like gambling again.

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