PROBLEM GAMBLING AND ADDICTIONS
Problem Gambling
Problem
gambling has a negative effect on the life of the gambler or the people close
to them, like parents, friends, brothers and sisters, boyfriends or
girlfriends, and others in their lives. It might be that someone’s gambling is
causing them to be unhappy, have less energy, fall behind at school,
underperform at work, stress about money, or have arguments with family members
and friends. If someone’s gambling is causing any of these effects, it is
considered to be problem gambling
.
Many people gamble because it helps them escape other problems they have
going on in their lives, or relieves boredom and gives them a buzz. Some gamble
because they enjoy the challenge or competition and others just find it fun.
The thing is, gambling can be really addictive, and many addictions quickly
become big problems that can cost a huge amount of money and even make you ill.
People
don’t start out as problem gamblers. It starts as a fun activity, but somewhere
along the way it begins to cause problems. If you think there’s a problem, the
chances are there is one.