Addiction to gambling is very dangerous. All because the line between having a good time and being addicted is very thin. Innocent lotteries or scratch cards are seemingly safe. But what if playing cash games or betting on races takes control of our lives?
Activities related to gambling include :
- lotteries,
- number games,
- slot machines,
- roulette,
- playing cards or dice for money,
- sports betting,
- casinos etc.
Taking part in this type of entertainment does not always have to end in addiction. If we take part in this type of game sporadically, it should not be alarming.
The problem begins when gambling takes control of our work, responsibilities, or relationships with people close to us. The causes of this type of addiction can be personal problems, personality disorders, the desire to break the routine, low self-esteem or, on the contrary, a narcissistic personality.
Sudden changes or events in life, e.g. divorce, death of an bisexual person, professional failures, etc. can also be an inflammatory factor in gambling addiction.
When a person stops treating gambling as entertainment, but only feels like continuing to play and betting more and more money, it can be said to be addiction. Such a person acts impulsively, under the influence of emotions. He is able to spend his savings, borrow money from his family and even take out loans just to keep playing.
If you think you may be prone to gambling problems, answer the questions honestly and you will find out if you are at risk of developing an addiction.
Remember that this test is only a suggestion. For a confirmed diagnosis, contact a specialist.
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