The random play is fun, but for some people becomes all addiction.
Many individuals enjoy games of chance, either, betting on a horse or playing poker on the internet. Most have no problem, but some have difficulty to resist or control the urge to play. As well as alcoholism or drug addiction, compulsive gambling is a chronic disorder that tends to get worse not to be treated, the physician adds. "And even with treatment, is frequent to have relapses. However, the gamblers have a very good prognosis with proper treatment."
When the gambling addiction can not control or Cancel will destroy not only the player but also that of their family life.
Spouses and children of the gambler is that, in general, pay the price of the game randomly, the characteristics associated with an addict as harmful to those around him.
And failure marriage or the family collapse occurs because the game randomly or any other Vice addict lies, his State of mind can become erratic or unpredictable, does not meet its responsibilities, abused the trust of their loved ones, becoming so far as to steal or take money that does not belong.
Many experts believe that the gambling addiction occurs by the "emotion" that people feel when they win and when they lose money.
The casual game carries the usual game. Stressful situations and the personality of the people may also worsen the problems of the game.
It is also known that the compulsive gambling often involves repetitive behaviors. People with this problem have difficulty to resist or control the impulse to play. Although it shares characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction to the game is a different condition.
Some of the warning signs are as follows:
• Play and bet more and more to achieve satisfaction
• You have difficulties to stop play and bet
• It has tried to stop play or less, and it has not been able
• Preoccupation with gambling and inability to stop
• It boasts of bets, exaggerating the gains and minimizing losses
• More bet to recoup the money already lost
• He tries to hide his involvement in the game
• Ask for money lent or, in some cases, steal money to play
• Person manifests restless or irritable to not be able to play
• You spend much time thinking about the game, as remembering past experiences
• It disregards its economic responsibilities because it uses the money to play and bet
• It dishonors their labor, marriage, parenting and academic responsibilities since the game is interested only
The pathological gambling is treatable, but many affected do not seek help.
The problem that you have is that [many affected] make it nearly impossible to hide his addiction. To treat [the gambling addiction], the patient has to first admit that you have a problem with the game. Then, it is necessary to seek help.
For this support you can speak, for example, with an addiction specialist or go to a group of anonymous players (Gamblers Anonymous). Also, the family of the addict can join a group that helps family and friends with a loved one who is a pathological player.
Couples and family members of addicts can also help the player seeking recovery, supporting him in his decision to change.
