Gambling Addiction, how to stop gambling

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*Learn what gambling addiction is.

*Learn ways to stop gambling.

*Understand the myths about gambling and the consequences.

*Understand the negative side effects on you and your family.

*Test yourself, read the self-test to see if you have a problem with gambling.

What is Gambling?

Gambling addiction is an urge to gamble continuously despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. Problem gambling is often defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behaviour.

Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria. Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs.

Individuals suffering from compulsive gambling, are novelty seekers, feel disconnected (dissociated), relaxed, or aroused while gambling.

Research shows individuals who have money problems, win large amounts of money early into gambling, suffer rec losses like divorce, job losses are at an increased risk of developing compulsive gambling.

Symptoms of a gambling addiction may include:

1. A preoccupation with gambling and loss of interest in other hobbies.

2. Increasing the quantities gambled to recoup lost bets or to experience the same thrill.

3. A negative impact upon relationships with those closest to you.

4. Concealing the amount of money and time spent betting from family members.

5. Stealing money in order to gamble.

6. Denial that you have a problem.

In addition to these, you may also suffer from physical symptoms. These symptoms may include anxiety,

irritability, headaches, stomach aches and stress-related symptoms