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Gambling refers
to the act of playing a game of chance wherein money is
normally at stake. It comes in many forms including horse
races, casinos, lotteries, card rooms, and stock market
betting. Although these kinds of games have been made for
recreational purposes, there are people who for some reason
become so involved with gambling that they develop a
dependency for it.
Gambling addiction is defined as the loss of control over
gambling and a forceful need for the excitement or “rush"
brought about by the said act. |
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It is
characterized by a need to gamble more frequently, a
tendency to bet larger and larger amounts of money, and
feelings of unhappiness and anxiety in the absence of
gambling.
Individuals who are addicted to gambling have been
overpowered by the urge to gamble.
Most of these people would regard gambling as the central
thing in their lives. This type of addiction is one that is
progressive and can cause great harm to every part of the
lives of individuals. While they continue to engage in
gambling activities, their home life, friendships, and
occupations are adversely affected. In worse cases, people
who have become addicted to gambling may resort to lying,
stealing, or cheating when they run out of cash to use for
their addiction.
Similar to any kind of addiction, the first step in
overcoming the type which involves gambling is by
recognizing and accepting it. Most people may not realize
that they are already having a gambling problem, while
others may become aware of their addiction but would deny
its existence. People who are having this kind of problem
can only get and receive help from others after they have
started to help themselves by admitting their predicament.
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