Question 1

is a gambling addiction considered as serious as a drug addiction?

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Yes: Addictions cause consequences to the person who has them and usually to loved ones as well.  Many a gambler or addict have lost " everything" based on their actions.

Question 2

is computer game addiction similar to alcohol addiction, drug addiction, or a gambling addiction?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Anything that a number of people do compulsively to the detriment of their health or function, qualifies as an addiction.

Question 3

how to defeat gambling addiction?

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Combined approach: Consider medications to block cravings (discuss options with ur doc). Develop and strengthen functional rituals to replace dysfunctional rituals of addiction. Strengthen your social network. Consider joining a 12-step program (ga) - try to establish a home meeting and sponsor as early as possible. If you relapse, don't give up - discuss with your sponsor, learn and try again, and again and again.

Question 4

how can i address a gambling addiction?

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Therapy: Pathological gambling is a type of impulse-control disorder. Because of the the devastation it can cause to one's finances and family, it is important to get treatment asap. Gamblers anonymous and/or therapy can help. http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/.

Question 5

how can gambling addiction affect health?

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All addictions: Negatively effect our health.  We spend way to much time doing them and not enough time taking care of ourselves.  So exercise goes out the window; eating well goes out the window; as does socializing.  All these things are part of being a healthy human being!

Question 6

what are the tests for gambling addiction?

Accepted Answer

Troubles from it: Similarly to other addictions, you have it if you gamble instead of doing other important things, if you think about it though the time, she cannot stop doing it even though you realize it is detrimental.

Question 7

what can be done for a gambling addiction?

Accepted Answer

GA: Join gamblers anonymous and get a sponsor.
Be careful not to change one addiction to another.

Question 8

how can  gambling addiction change people?

Accepted Answer

Destroy their lives?: Like any other serious addiction gambling has destroyed people, making them lose their jobs, break their families and make them destitute.  Recent research suggests that the brain in these people is wired differently?! intelligent people would recognize  their weakness and avoid getting involved.

Question 9

gambling addiction -big problem, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Seek help: Gambling addiction was recently recognized as a serious issues.  If you're ready to get help you can start with Gamblers Anonymous.  Visit their web page for more information on meetings near you at www.gamblersanonymous.org

There are also treatment programs that can work with you as well.  There is hope and admitting you have a problem is a big step to getting better.

Question 10

what are the common symptoms of gambling addiction?

Accepted Answer

Troubles: Gambling addicts are unable to control their gambling in spite of negative consequences in their work and family lives.  Mutual support helps: gamblers anonymous for the gambler, gam-anon for their families and friends.

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