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There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

You make it sound as if everyone is weak and gives in to addiction. Only weak minded people are in danger, not everyone is an idiot. Making 1 bet doesn't make you a degenerate and betting regularly doesn't either. People work hard and deserve to have a little fun with their earnings as long as they do it in a responsible way. Not everyone is willing to bet their kids on the next game.

People like that will not gamble at all. I have friends that do not gamble just because they think they will lose the money they use to gamble. Kind of different from addiction but very similar. It is better not to gamble if you think it is not worth putting money on. That is the advice I do give them.

As long as you can contain your games, you are still in control of yourself. But once you start feeling you can't stop even if you want to stop. Then, maybe, start thinking of your situation. Because you might be in the addiction stage. So if you are just betting occasionally, yes, there's no need to worry. Prevention is still best rather than curing your addiction. Hard to address addiction as you may need professional help already. But with prevention, you can already manage this even with yourself. So long you know your limits/boundaries, you can still contain yourself and prevent you from traversing the rabbit hole of gambling.

If you believe that you as an individual getting into something will make you lose yourself, please avoid engaging in that thing, and don't even force yourself into it.

This is not about seeing some truth inside of the statement; it's about personal choice. If you can handle it, then gamble, get the fun and entertainment, and win or lose. Get angry, be happy, and move on.

those who refuse to play at all may already know that they are weak minded and thus will not even attempt to gamble. it’s them who knows themselves the best so just let them be but some people are able to play and still not get addicted even if they have been playing for over a long period of time

I think we know ourselves better than anyone does and also know whats best for us. If we avoid gambling based on the fact that we can get addicted easily then that is a good thing. Better to be safe than sorry, most people ignore these signs that's the reason why they end up dealing with an addiction problem. Not everyone can handle the temptation of gambling, some people aren't mentally strong for it

Well, of course, not going gambling in the first place is a form of prevention. This only applies to those really not gamble, but for most people here in this forum having gambling already it doesn't apply at all. There are still responsible user who gambles that doesn't get addicted due so many reasons and people should do like that to avoid getting addicted.

Avoid it if possible.

I don't think anyone wants to fall into gambling addiction. It's something that will happen over time, so we don't really know when it will come. The best way to avoid this is never to play at all or make a strict rule for yourself that needs to be followed without any question or thinking twice. It's better if we have that rule before we even play so that we won't fall into addiction, and I bet gambling will be more fun that way.

Only idiots with weak mentality think of the negative side of things without trying them first.


There are usually early signs of gambling addiction; chasing loses, depositing and gambling more than you can afford to lose are early signs of gambling addiction and irresponsibly gambling. It doesn't happen immediately it gives you signs

As an adult you know what is good and bad for you, there are people that know about gambling but they don't even want to hear of it because they know that they might fall for that negative sides of it...there's nothing wrong in knowing your weaknesses and avoiding them so it doesn't become an issue...These people shouldn't be categorized as scared, they are only doing what they think is right for their mental health

Not all players are addicted to gambling. Well, if you know your will is weak, then don’t gamble. Just trust your instincts. At least you’re thinking straight and considering the future consequences of your actions. Imo, gambling is very hard to resist once you’ve tried it, whether you win or lose. If you win, you’ll want to repeat it, if you lose, you’ll try to recover, and the cycle continues. Unless you have a strong will and can stick to trying it just once regardless of the result.

Look, I agree that for some more "vulnerable" people, it is best not to even risk of gambling, but I dont think that is some necessary for everyone peoples.

If the person already has some vulnerability or a family history of addiction, the best option is to truly avoid gambling. But for those who want to gamble moderately, it is enough to use prevention strategies... set spending limits and especially time limits, avoid impulsive bets, and take breaks when things get critical with large losses, for example.

Perhaps if I had not started gambling until today, I would have a different perspective and would also prefer to stay away from it completly. But I've realized that I can gamble moderately and have control over it, so I believe it's possible to combine this entertainment with a healthy lifestyle.

What you're saying makes sense. Complete avoidance may be the safest way to avoid the risk of addiction, because once you start, even if it's just out of curiosity, it's easy to lose control. I think each person needs to know their limits and decide whether or not to take the risk, but prevention always seems to be the safest option.

It is definitely better, much better to avoid gambling completely when you don't trust in your ability to gamble while subjecting your self to self control to prevent yourself from getting addicted to the game..

Personally for me now, I don't mingle with a lot of people because I don't like a situation where I will be influenced into gambling when I within myself don't wish or want to gamble.
Indeed prevention is sure better than cure in this aspect of gambling and gambling addiction., it absolutely much better to avoid gambling than gamble and later on we all start looking for possible solutions to gambling addiction, better for one to stay alone and deal with the loneliness of being alone than go with friends and later battle gambling addiction.

I agree with the saying that prevention is better than cure, and this applies to many things, including gambling.

I truly respect those who think that way, as it's a very wise idea. But for me, having already fallen into it, I'm simply trying to fix it. So far, I feel fortunate to have been able to improve my situation by limiting my previously reckless gambling. While we know that fixing or treating it is more difficult, that doesn't mean it's impossible.

Surely they may not be far from the truth about becoming addicted, but not all. action they say is better than words, you can not get addicted by just concluding. I think everyone can not get addicted at once, if they decide to gamble. you are making it look like anyone that gamble must be addicted. If everyone is Afraid of Gambling who then will gamble?

One thing you will understand first is that not everyone that will get addicted into gambling, some will and some will not. Saying that it's better not to try at all than trying and getting addicted is a statement of accepting defeat before trying, and it's a sign of a weak and lazy person who doesn't want to try something in life. This can be deceptive. Life itself is a risk and anymore who can not make a move because others has failed in that field has already killed his or her zeal about that. I am not only making references because of Gambling but in other aspects of life. Always be courageous in life don't fail to try out something yourself even if others fail. You could break the record because that's how record where made. Those who's name appead on the Guinness book of record decided to try out  extraordinary things that people sees as impossible and made their way out, that's why their name appeared there.

Who are those people that knows what gambling addiction is when they have not even tried placing their first bet? Gambling addition is not a spirit that will possess an individual immediately they start to gamble, it is a reflection of our character and habits that we have cultivated over a long period of time. Sometimes you will not even noticed that you are addicted until someone tell you or maybe it has had a toll on your mental health or your finances.

There are all kinds of people in this world, and I believe some of them should stay as far away from gambling as possible... not everything is for everyone. So it's better to avoid getting into trouble if possible, but for that you need to be a conscious/aware person... to have some brain. At the same time, if someone has some brain, he would just have fun playing without worrying about addiction & other foolish things... don't overthink it, just play with money you can afford to lose & have fun.

My brother op, this whole thing about gambling addiction all depends on your mental strength and capability, if you think you can't get hold or stay charged of your emotions when started then give way to more buoyant players but if you are mentally buoyant and well to do then you are cool.

However, it is not a most that you most gamble, gamble is game of choice if you choose having fun in that way then you are cool with it if only you can control your huge from getting addicted but if otherwise it's better you stay off at the first instant thus you learn the hard way.

Is prevention better than cure? I think everyone can do basic math. If asked which is better, many respondents would certainly say prevention is better at the outset. I think prevention is more effective at the end, and it takes time, energy, and mental effort, and it's not easy to treat if you're already addicted.

Sometimes people survive gambling without becoming addicted, but that's usually rare, and only a select few are able to do so. Addiction usually develops gradually, not all at once, once we start, even though it's always initially perceived as just a trial and error. Personally, I tend to avoid approaching people if they can't handle the psychological burden. The fact is, not everyone has the same level of discipline or mental resilience to deal with a situation once trapped.

Yes, I think there is some logic in abstaining from gambling from the outset for people who fear addiction. For those who fear addiction if they gamble a little, in my opinion, it's best to abstain from gambling from the outset.

I believe this is why religions like Islam and Christianity prohibit gambling. The philosophy behind prohibition is that even a little gambling will eventually lead to addiction and cause significant harm to themselves and their families. Therefore, it must be prohibited before harm occurs.

It is better to avoid addiction in the first place so we will not have any problems. Many ways we can prevent addiction so you can learn how to do that. We should not let ourselves spend more money on gambling but always strictly with our funds. No one will know when they become addicted to gambling. So that makes us be careful when we gamble.

I think the way people get addicted to gambling specifically is when they actually win big. If someone goes to the casino, and ends up losing $50 right away, they will probably not come back. Why would they ? But if someone goes to the casino and they instantely win $500, they will keep gambling to get more and more and eventually they will lose their money.

So you are correct, its better not to gamble at all rather than gamble and get addicted and then have to go to gamblers anonymous to get out of the habit. But keep in mind that there are millions of people going to casinos every day and a small amount are actual gambling addicts. Most just do it for entertainment. Kind of like smoking or going to the movies.

Yeah, most likely there are people who are not that attractive to gambling. I have a close friend, who I have been closed for many years, partying before and then drinking all night long. But when it comes to gambling, he didn't want to get himself involved. Even if we encourage him to go to landbase casinos. He will come with us, but he won't gamble any money.

That's why I really admire the self control of this guy. Although he had some serious medical issues in the last two years and we haven't seen him for a while, but still though, if I remember back what we are doing and him not gambling, I just do hope that I have the self control that he have.

Some people have an addictive personality, making them easily prone to addiction. Maybe they might have engaged in some activities and become addicted easily. Prevention would be better than cure for those people. It is cheaper and easier to avoid gambling than to strive to fight the abnormal behaviour. For others who can control themselves and see gambling as a worthy cause, there is no need to be scared, it's just for fun. And it could also be beneficial if you are fortunate enough to win.

If anybody that wants to start gambling begins to have a serious doubt whether they'll become addicted they should probably not. It could be a sign that they don't have what it takes to be in total control when they begin to gamble, if they surmon enough courage then they can start. Gambling is for people that can take risks, it doesn't mean that is has to be high risks so weak minds who don't take risks should think twice about gambling. Two things can happen to weak minds who goes ahead to gamble, it's either that they will be devastated after a lose or they will become addicted.

Gambling can also help you to become mentally healthy. For people suffering from anxiety, a touch of entertainment can make the time they spend more enjoyable. New gamblers seem to be more likely to lose more than to be addicted to gambling. Most of them do not want to get involved in the gambling industry for fear of losing too much. Based on the title of your thread, I think it would be unreasonable for you to predetermine what kind of measures you can take to prevent addiction before you start gambling. Before starting gambling, you need to prepare yourself mentally so that you can control yourself because gambling is most harmful when you are too emotional.

They are capable people, many people don't even understand what they are, they make decisions based on how they feel, they don't use their heads, when I see people who make decisions base on who they are I always respect them, it is called self awareness.

Most gamblers right now are not supposed to be gamblers, they just do it out of influence by their friends or people around them, the best gift of life is understanding what you are all about, if you want to upgrade yourself it should be spiritually or enhancement of the mind and body not gambling, this thing called gambling can ruin your spirit. I am a gambler but a careful one, I know my limit and my weakness, when I tell people that I can't risk a lot on gambling they reply that I won't make any significant money, I am good with how much I can make with few dollars, I know myself better than anyone.

I would say so, yes. There is no point in creating a problem, and then solving it afterwards, it looks futile, plus often, cure can be expensive and time consuming.

I have never been a gambling addict, even before I made my first bet, I had heard stories of people who got themselves and their families destroyed with gambling addiction and this played a significant role in keeping myself cautious while gambling — to this day I have no gambling related regrets. Profit?

From my point of view, gambling is mainly for entertainment, not for making money or getting rich quick, gambling cannot be a part of our lives. If a person gambles for his own mentality and entertainment, then the main purpose is right and he has self-control over himself. When a person gambles with the hope of getting rich quick with the thought of profit, then it gradually turns into addiction and he does not have self-control over himself, this is not the main purpose of gambling. To protect yourself from gambling addiction need to set aside money and time, It is absolutely not right to be greedy to get back lost money, you need to take a break from gambling sometimes, you need to set aside the money you need we follow the right rules when gambling then we have self-control over ourselves, so the main purpose of gambling is right.

Their mindset isn't wrong, as the wise saying goes, "Prevention is better than cure." So, if someone avoids gambling because they think it could potentially lead to addiction, that's fine, as long as they understand their limits and the potential risks. But not everyone is like this, some are adept at controlling their gambling activities and knowing their limits, thus preventing them from falling into addiction so easily. So, it all comes down to individual ability.

We cannot judge them has weak mentality because the strength of mental would be different depend on how those people to see it but in my opinion probably why those people says that because they know their mental weaknesses that's why when they starting to gambling even for the first time it can lead them to being an addicted

The other reasons probably they used to be addicted to other things and struggle to cure from that and they do not want let this thing happend again that's why they will learn from the mistakes and will be avoiding the things which have potention to make them got addicted again including to gamble

If you are afraid that you will get out of control, then it is wise to avoid gambling. So imo  prevention is better than cure when it comes to gambling. If you are able to control population-level prevention such as limits, ad blocking, access control, the harmful effects of gambling on financial and mental health will be greatly reduced.

Yes, many people think that treatment works for addicts, but getting help is much harder than avoiding addiction in the first place, so it is not worth being lazy in building resistance against addiction.

So I would say, do you want a good nights sleep? then Avoid it. or  if you must gamble, then definitely set boundaries and be aware of where to get help.

Theres some truth to that way of thinking. Not everyone who tries gambling becomes addicted, but the risk is always there and you never know how you’ll react. Its much easier to prevent a problem than to deal with it later. If someone feels they might be prone to addiction or simply doesnt want to take the risk, the safest option is not to start at all.

It makes sense when one wants to avoid being a gambling addict, they tend to avoid gambling.  I agree that prevention is better than cure, but I think it is not applicable in all cases.  Like, if one doesn't want to get fat do they have to avoid eating?  If one doesn't want to get into a road accident, do they have to avoid streets?  I think the best action for this is to deal with all things with caution.  Have awareness and knowledge about anything we do, and be responsible enough to know the limit.

For me, gambling is neither bad nor good; it is up to the user on how they will make use of it.  It can be both beneficial and harmful, so avoiding gambling at all may make someone miss some good experiences while obviously avoiding the possible self-inflicted harm.

Prevention is always better than a cure for anything that relates to addiction, but that doesn't mean that you will need to avoid playing in casinos.

Prevention in gambling is all about avoiding situations that will lead you to spend more than you can afford to lose, which will result in chasing your losses.

If you're not someone who cannot sustain or do not have the means to play in casinos, then don’t do it until you have the means to do it, and if the time comes that you already have the means, then be a responsible gambler to avoid the worst part of getting addicted, because the cure is not easy.

For people who know they're easily tempted, it might be better not to start playing at all. There are also enthusiasts who are easily drawn to anything new, especially where they can make quick and easy money. I think it's precisely for these people that gambling is very dangerous. If you can't adhere to the rules, or worse, don't have them yet, and you start playing, be prepared to lose everything. Stories of players losing all their money and even their homes speak volumes about such people.

This is a very good point. If you want prevention about gambling addiction, gambling is not what that should be prevented, the addiction should be what that should be prevented. No one should start gambling because they want to make money from it, they should gamble for fun instead. With this, they can gamble and prevent gambling addiction, instead of not gambling, depriving themselves from the fun they can get from it.

That is not true that when you gamble you must be addicted, we have a lot of persons that are gamblers but not addicted, it is the way you handle your gambling activities that will determine if you will be an addict or not . Obeying the rules and regulations can not lead you to addiction instead entertainment and relaxation, remember gambling is specifically meant to be for fun and not an avenue for making money, when you reason about making money through gambling be rest assured that you will be an addict, because you will end up chasing your loses, spending what you cannot afford to lose with limiting your time and your bankroll, but for those who who abide to the rules and regulations of gambling does not get addicted, instead they have their fun to the fullest and even make more wins out of the gambling since their intention was not to win, but it just came,which will make them more relaxed and have fun.

What about other benefits attached to gambling, Some persons use gambling to regain the good health, knowledge and others.

If one is addicted he should be held responsible for is addiction and not gamble, if you know your brain or mind cannot control gambling activities and yourself towards gambling, it is better to stay away from gambling and don't cause problem for yourself and your families .

Those who refuse to gamble probably know their limits and are afraid of losing their hard-earned money.
This type of person should actually be an example; they won't be influenced by something presented as a chance to win.
In any case, addiction often occurs out of necessity, and that's where the biggest mistake is made.

I read somewhere that not everyone can become addicted to their habits. A certain personality type is susceptible to addiction: those who lack emotional control, are impatient, short-tempered, angry, and, most importantly, are high gamblers. Furthermore, a person's education plays a significant role, as does their understanding of the importance of managing their finances and distinguishing between leisure time and earning money. It's also worth noting that various types of head injuries sometimes contribute to the development of certain addictions. If a person considers whether they have even one of these "risk factors," then it's possible, if not certain, that gambling isn't for them.

You won't know things if you didn't try it and somehow how people can conclude about those things if they didn't have any experience. So maybe if they really like to gamble then try it so that they will not became ignorant and say some statement without any good basis.

Addiction is not always about playing but rather became excessive towards those activities they are participating also greed contribute a lot on why people suffer that condition. If they really want to avoid that and don't want to gamble then better stay in that situation. But if they are curious to try something new then there's nothing wrong if they try to experience these things but make sure that they can control theirselves not to spend much or expect its easy to became rich in gambling.

People with addictions don’t want to admit their problem because it would show weakness in the eyes of others. And how can they come to terms with the fact that  who thought they were so smart suddenly ended up not on top. That makes them believe it’s not the end yet, they need to keep playing. The stronger the ego, the more dangerous the situation can become. I believe that gambling should be taken more lightly,even if you lose a large sum, don’t turn it into a massive problem in your mind. You need to draw conclusions, solve the issue, and avoid making the same mistake twice.

Every person is playing gamble for this reason as they can make money only. This is exactly what I am gambling, because I believe that if a person regularly gambling regularly, it is likely to be addicted. However, not everyone can ever be considered addicted to gambling. Because there are many who play themselves with control, they have no problem. If a gamble starts to control itself from the beginning, it will never be fun. Because you need to keep yourself out of control to make fun, though some money will be spent. However, we should always be aware that do not become ill physically or mentally.

Prevention is better than cure, I will agree to that. We humans react to things differently, if I cant cope with gambling after my first try there is no need to continue gambling. Ill rather stop it, than try to gambling responsibly knowing I might kick into addiction after a while. At least, I know some folks who have tried gambling ones and would never try it, because its not really their thing. And yeah, when you've been struck by another addiction, for instance, alcohol or drugs that took you long to recover from it. You wont choose to gamble because of the fear of being addicted to something else again.

When you decide to bet or gamble, you know very well that your money can be lost, indeed it will certainly be lost.
Unfortunately there are people who are not in a position to afford such losses or simply do not want to do so.
respect for them who know what they want

It’s true and most people that believe on this has low risk appetite that’s why they can’t afford gambling due to risk involved.

Ourselves is the only one who knew if we can handle addiction or not so it’s better to avoid gambling if you are not confident on the outcome.

I believe on preventing rather than cure when it comes to gambling since addiction is very hard to stop.

This is a very old saying that reminds me many things, what you need to know is that not everybody that can control themselves that ex that extent that they can say we won't go further since we can't fit into this gambling of a thing, some people feel that there's no harm if they keep trying, you're able to say this because you know that you can actually stop once you notice that but some people they don't care even they can cope, they'll continue to force themselves into it to go more deeper and deeper thereby neglecting the consequences that may arise from their action,

Of course there is, and this topic has nothing to do with gambling in fact. Prevention is always better than the cure, there is practically no case in life where this is not true. Cars? Preventing your breaks from failing by replacing them on time is much better than getting into a car crash. Health? Doing a yearly checkup is better than getting a difficult disease, late cancer detection or anything similar. The list goes on. The problem of the world is that most people are backwards. They are lazy, undisciplined, do not have any knowledge and most of their views are wrong. If you don't want to risk an addiction in your life, simply never engage in any behavior that is addiction prone.

You are a real genius with a brain on the level of a 3 year old. You will never know how it feels to jump of a 10 story building if you don't try it, right? Go ahead and try it and let us know how this experience is. Dumb idiot.  ::)

Even though it's good to avoid something doesn't mean one should totally not do it because they are afraid of addiction, one or two times doesn't make you an addict, only some who is already addicted should avoid it totally in order not to trigger the hormones in them that pushes for gambling but as long as you have never been an addict, avoiding gambling makes it sound like the person doesn't have self control or confidence in themselves.

If from the beginning of your gambling you cannot control yourself, it is better not to continue your gambling. Once you lose control, there is a possibility that in future games you will do it again.
Some beginners in gambling are indeed just trying their luck. But unknowingly, some of them get caught up in gambling addiction. Some decide more quickly not to play anymore. I cannot say it is better not to gamble, but if you feel that gambling is not good for you, it is better to stop.

There is a lot of truth in that and i honestly respect those that are bold enough to do what works for them based on the fact that they understand there weakness. not everyone has the emotional capacity to withstand that urge that comes with gambling addiction and while some can start, get addicted and then recover from it, others do not have what it takes to easily recover from it. if your strategy for fleeing from addiction is total abstinence, then doing it is never a bad thing.

not everyone has the ability to deal with risk. our ability to deal with risk effectively depends on our individual uniqueness and the best you can do for yourself is to go into things based on the kind of person that you are.

Inasmuch as it's not every person who Gambles is a weakling,It’s easier and healthier to prevent gambling addiction than to try to cure it after it takes hold.Prevention avoids individuals from falling into the trap.Having said that,Prevention,on the other hand comes from self-awareness, setting boundaries,and avoiding risky habits before they start.

Everyone must know the best for them, if they think when they enter gambling they will be extended, in my opinion it's better not to try gambling at all, because addiction is not a good thing for someone who wants to live quietly and comfortably.

I am very happy with people aware of themselves and that is better than forcing themselves to gamble, gambling should only be for people who are principled and strong, because they will not be easily influenced, but if people who are weak enter, hilated a lot of people who are addicted and not able to gamble responsibly.

People have their reason for not gambling at all, it is not only because of addiction or is it due to some event that traumatized them and never wanted to involve with it no matter what and if that is the reason I respect, it's good to have fun with gambling but if they have problem there are plenty of other ways out there to have the fun.

Well its easy to say to stop gambling in a perspective of other people who aren't on their situation, but in reality wise is its aint easy because people who are addicted in gambling cant resist themselves to play more because of the satisfaction and fun, also considering the number of losses they have been into it and the number of wins they want to chase with during their games. So at the first place if you know to yourself you are just a person who cant handle themselves and getting out of control is better to step backward in playing gambling because possible you get addicted, but if you are kind of person who are into gambling with strong mind, and emotions who handled the pressure and stress for sure you know your limites at all.

It's better to avoid by not betting when you're having weak mentality. Gambling addiction will happen to those who have weak mental. If there someone with weak mentality tries to gamble, then setting up the limit is the key here. I meant you know when to stop and when to play. If you can't adhere to setting up your limit when gambling, then don't touch that.

This prevention is better than cure applies to diseases and all that, but to extend the "quote"  to gambling is a low blow!!!

Besides, not everything that comes from gambling can be frowned upon... gambling does have life changing stories and that is one of the reasons why people keep trying because you can never know when lady luck will be knocking on that door.

Btw if this prevention is better than cure is being married to gambling addiction, well I would just say that gambling is a mirror of one's character... If you are the selfish type or impatient type, gambling will exploit themselves features and the cracks will show, so better you know yourself before jumping into this pool :)

That is indeed a sacred proverb that is often spoken to the community, sometimes we often see people gambling for the desires of Capat, but the facts on the ground they don't know what they are playing and betting, Seeing other people gambling they also do, they do not know the effects of gambling are far beyond estimates if they have felt and are addicted.

For that gambling is allowed, but at least understand a little what we bet, at least 40% understand about the bets that we do or 80% are more Good, by understanding the type of game at least we can treat a little addiction and loss.

I'm not sure about the answer to this question. I apply myself that rule for substances like cocaine or activities like prostitution, cases where I believe that zero contact is better than any contact. With gambling I definitely wouldn't go that far, but we should ask this question to those who got addicted because chances are that they think otherwise, with a good reason.

So long as gambling is not "do or die" of course everyone have the right to decide either to go into gambling or not, if they feel that they're not Ready to face gambling stress of course they have every right to say no to gambling. We know that on a norms, gambling is not something we should be considering before going into it since it has to do with fun and entertainment. But is not possible for everyone to maintain that mindset while gambling, surely some gamblers would definitely want to do the opposite, That is why we need to allow people to decide what they want.

Yeah for some people.

There are people that I know are better if they don't know/try something because once they know/try it, they no longer the same people that I know. But, the disadvantage is, such kind people will stuck forever.

But, there are also people who have a high curiosity and they not able to control their desire, it's like waiting the bomb to explode, so once they have an opportunity to try something, they will do over than normal.

So it's vary to each person.

Honestly I get where you are coming from. Some people just know themselves and gambling is a line they do not want to cross because once you start it can sneak up on you faster than you think. It is true it does not happen instantly but the risk is real and for a lot of folks it is way easier to just avoid it completely than to try and fight addiction later. Playing smart and setting limits works for some but for others the safest move is not to play at all and keep yourself out of that mess from the start.

Yes, of course, prevention is better than a cure. If one can not be able to control their urge for gambling, it would definitely lead to addiction, and when that happens, it is very difficult to handle, so to prevent such, it is nice to gamble moderately so as not to give room for addiction. So to avoid addiction, one must limit their gambling lifestyle or gamble moderately.

Addiction in gambling doesn't just started immediately it's a continue gambling that leads to addiction it is possible to gamble in a month and still stop, getting addicted can be prevented at the early stage mostly when you are getting more loss then winning, one thing that made me to still be gambling is the experience i had for the first day i gamble, i won my first ticket in my first play it was then i believe that gambling is real that people can actually win and get paid at some time i realize that winning is not guarantee so i wasn't playing as an addict i choose to play when i want play and never get controlled by the spirit of gambling.

Yes, if someone feels that starting to gamble can easily lead to addiction, the better approach is to avoid starting at all. But the fact is, it's not always easy for everyone to just get addicted gambling. People often become addicted to gambling all because of the mindset they develop toward it before they start gambling.

I know a lot of people who have been gambling for years, and up to now, they are not addicted. Even if someone wants to start gambling, the best way to avoid getting addicted is to have a plan for how they will gamble.

For example, I always set a budget for gambling, and once that amount is gone, I don’t go beyond it. In fact, if someone doesn't plan well, there are many different ways to lose money not just through gambling.

If you love to gamble but you are scared of gambling because you are not capable of preventing yourself from addiction, then you should study about the preventive ways of addiction. It's actually good to be very concerned on how to prevent yourself from falling into gambling addiction, better you don't allow it happen at all than to let yourself fall into it and then start seeking for solution later.

Actually, there will be people who really don't want to get into a high-risk moment and some people who prefer a challenge and want to try something new even though it seems quite high-risk.

But it's about trying to push our own limits, If we find our passion in gambling and it becomes a new hobby, it probably won't be bad as long as we do it with full responsibility and are aware that every game will have wins and losses.
People who get into gambling initially just want to try, but when they find a place that makes them happier, they will enjoy it.

A few days ago I also watched a show about a gambler who started his first gambling at the age of 8 due to the influence of his family, he became a professional player and once participated in a poker tournament.
But with so many losses he ended up going bankrupt by spending all his money at the gambling table, But the plot twist he didn't stop and said that gambling was a part of his life and would never go away and then he rebuilt his business with the main rule that gambling is done with good and Responsible management.

https://youtu.be/gchsk1LuJbA?t=163

If you know that doing something will lead you to addiction it is better to avoid it quickly. People that avoids gamble because of addiction easily become addicted to anything they do constantly or occasionally. It is not bad to avoid gambling if you know that you might become addicted to gamble when you start. This kind of people love to stay away from things that might lead them to losing money or their time and anything that is valuable to them.

Getting addicted to gambling or any other thing is by choice, I have been gambling for a long time now and I'm still in control of myself so deciding not to get addicted depends on an individual. Addiction doesn't just happen it is the drive to always win that get you addicted, so maybe you start gambling always have it in mind that losing is inevitable and it happens to every gambler and chasing losses is a quick way to get addicted, I always tell my friends that like gambling but are afraid of being addicted to always gamble for fun rather than doing it for the money.

If you don't want to become addicted, it's best not to gamble at all and so there won't be any trigger of becoming a gambling addict. But, if you want to gamble and you don't want to become addicted too, be the man to control your own gambling activities and emotion. Everything starts from you, if you're a responsible gambler and you know that you won't fall for it, that's better. Because recovering afterwards when you've become addicted, you don't even know if that's going to come to you and when you become addicted.

It's better that, you don't even get addicted at all by avoiding not to gamble at the first place because there are allot of benefits that an individual will have such as peace of mind, financial discipline etc which is not the case with gamblers because a gambler can't save money because gambling entails that you are losing money.


Gambling addiction is one thing that is very hard to come out from, so people should better stay away from gambling rather than trying to get out of gambling related addiction.

Essentially, there are only two factors that can lead to a gambling addiction, the first is ignorance, and the second is neglect. The first is a person's lack of awareness of the potential risks of gambling. The second is a person's neglect of limits. Therefore, beginners or those who want to try gambling should be aware of all potential risks, and for the experienced gamblers, they should not negelect the risks they may encounter, or they have experienced. I believe these warns can help them gamble safely and comfortably, we can call it as responsible gambler, and this should be accompanied by restrictions or good management of money and time. So I hope you understand the prevention and the cure through my explanation.

That is what some people believe and feel. There is this saying that what you belief will work for you and it is possible that if they started gambling they will definitely turn an addict though it doesn't work for everybody but I believe someone turning an addict depend on how they go about it after started gambling. If someone started gambling knowing that winning is something that is not sure and they gamble with what they can afford to lose then addiction will be very far from them but if you don't know about these, it will really cause a problem as you proceed.

If you feel uneasy about it, there is no point in even trying it out at all, but if you are just hearing from afar that gambling is addictive and you need to try it out, personally, I don't see any harm in gambling as long as your mind is open and you are not directly chasing the money and want to escape poverty through it; you can survive without getting addicted, and you can also call the shots when you want to stop.

Indeed they say that prevention is better than cure and anyone that is not sure of themselves in the gambling area should better stay away from gambling because you never know when you will get addicted to it, people that feel like they will get addicted to gambling the moment they start gambling are people that already know that they can't control their emotions and it's better safe than sorry. Anyone that is trying gambling for the first time should always prepare their minds to count losses too because don't expect to win all the time and one of the ways to prevent yourself from getting addicted to gambling is never to chase losses because once you do there's no going back.

Prevention is better than cure is usually a saying that i grew up knowing right from my tender age and it's been utilize to reduce or avoid unforseen circumstances. Now looking at gambling addiction it's better to prevent oneself by abstaining entirely from gambling rather than doing so and afterwards have a regrets.

Everyone has struggles and anyone can give in to addiction sooner or later in life. Not everybody's addiction is to the same thing. Somewhere in this world there is a lady eating toilette paper. That is her addiction, strange as it sounds. It is an issue with how their brain is wired since birth. You cannot really blame someone for how their brain's wiring is configured.  ::) We all have what nature gave us to work with. Weakness is what we are sometimes born with and not being addicted should not be thought in terms of an achievement, but rather having avoided getting caught in a trap.

Many people succumb to some kinds of addictions. Not sure about the paper-eating ladies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp_KvYTjDuM&t) though.  :P

Strange times.

Yeah, that's the right logic it's better not to gamble from the start and avoid such activities to prevent more severe addiction.

But that logic doesn't apply to everyone. You can gamble without becoming addicted, depending on how you control yourself. Can you control yourself? The answer lies within you.

There are still many other gamblers whose activities are within reasonable limits and they don't become addicted, so there's no need to worry, right?

No body gets addicted to gambling by mistake bro, it is basically the actions to inactions of a gambler that often lead them to either gambling and ending up addicted or gambling and never getting addicted, like I said on another comment I just posted on another thread a while ago, addiction to gambling isn't something that happens over night, it starts in a gradual process, comes in stage by stages until it gets to a stage where even the gambler him or herself does no longer  need a person or a magician to tell him or her that he is addicted, he himself can see and know for sure that he has become addicted to gambling.

So personally, I would say that most times, preventing addiction to gambling is as simple as making a decision, that is simply deciding not the fall victim to it and ensuring you never do.

That is much better if you don't want to be addicted to gambling. So avoiding it in the first place gives you a lot of space to not have any contact with it.

Because once you become addicted to it, how many gambling addicts have recovered? We always see the same stories of how they're able to not to recover from their situation.

And their situations became even worse coming from selling their stuff, being angry at most times when they have no money to gamble with and other things unusual that an addict does.

Absolutely, this is just the truth. For those that are very sure of how vulnerable they can be, avoiding it entirely is the best way to go around it, that takes away the risk totally. But not all that gambles become addicted to it, but as soon as addiction penetrates, to recover may be painful, long, and oftentimes isn't always successful. Therefore when one has the fear already or presume he may lose ability to control, then it is advice to stay clear than testing your limits. Prevention they say is better than cure.

If someone feels that they do not have the ability to control their gambling, then it is better for them not to gamble. Those who do not have the ability to control it cannot take risks. Gambling must take risks. Not everyone is addicted to gambling. There are many who have been gambling for a long time but are not addicted gamblers. But those who have a very weak mind and who think that it will be difficult for them to control it later if they gamble, it is better not to try it. Just as not everyone has the same mind, not everyone will gamble. Only those who have the eagerness are suitable for gambling.

Cure means you'll be having the problem already then looking for a way to solve it but prevention prevents that problem hence prevention should always be what we should go for and not curing. For those that have a problem with addiction, they should know that when they start gambling, there's no way they can overcome the problems of addiction because they're already vulnerable. Prevention helps you to avoid regrets, people usually think they can control gambling addiction but they can't because they get caught up in the moment and they begin to enjoy all the feelings that comes from gambling forgetting that it's money that they're losing for each game they play. When you can't control your desire, you'll become a slave to gambling.

That’s right, each person have different risk tolerance so it’s important to know your risk assessment capacity in able to choose an investment or activity that involves money such as gambling.

There’s an assessment like this when getting an insurance or opening a bank account. I hope there’s an assessment like this too on gambling during the account registration and set limits to gamblers account based on their risk tolerance.

That's true because when you gamble, even if you say you can control yourself, there's always a chance you'll become addicted. Everyone who has ever gambled has experienced the same thing, where it's hard to resist the urge to play again even though the results aren't good. However, the desire to play again will arise, thinking the results will be different later.

But how many gamblers do you know that have not fallen to an addiction? A big percentage of gamblers continue to play without really falling as an addict. They maintain responsible gambling habits. Sure some of them lose some money but not to the point that it puts them in debt or in danger.

Addiction in gambling is rarely something that sneaks in all at once it builds slowly over time in stages a person may start with just a little play for fun maybe on weekends or during free time and in that stage it feels harmless then comes the next step where they begin to notice the thrill of winning or the sting of losing once those feelings get stronger it becomes easier to justify playing more often or betting slightly larger amounts the real danger comes when they start chasing losses convincing themselves that one more round or one more deposit will fix the situation from there it slowly turns into a cycle where self control gets weaker with every spin every hand or every roll of the dice until the habit finally crosses into full addiction. This is why prevention is so important especially for people who already know they have a hard time controlling their emotions if someone feels deep inside that they might get hooked easily then the best choice is not to open that door at all because once the pull begins it gets harder and harder to resist but for those who still want to try gambling the preparation has to be strong from the very beginning that means making up your mind before you start that you will treat any money spent as money gone and never expect constant wins it also means creating clear rules like a set budget and a set time limit and sticking to them no matter how tempting it is to go beyond them.

Chasing losses is the single most dangerous path because once you decide to chase you’ve already handed control over to emotion rather than logic and that’s the exact point where gambling becomes addictive so preventing addiction is not about luck or fate it’s about conscious decisions deciding to stay disciplined deciding to walk away even when you feel you shouldn’t and deciding to treat gambling strictly as entertainment and nothing more when those decisions are kept strong a person can enjoy a game here and there without falling into a destructive cycle but the moment those boundaries are ignored the slope becomes slippery and the outcome is almost always regret.

Anyone who knows that it will get addicted in gambling when it start gambling and the person is yet to participate in gambling I will advise the person from my own observation not to participate in gambling because if the person participating gambling definitely it will have the person to regulate it gambling activities, and that will lead the person to be addicted in gambling

So everybody is avoiding to be addicted in gambling so that gambling will not take all each time and it will not cost it a damage, I'll see many people gambling Ruin their life, so it is better for me to avoid it than enrolling ourselves into gambling.

I appreciate your logic 100% because gambling involves taking risks, so it is unsafe but it provides pleasure or entertainment, so if an account can be created properly by knowing the financial status of the players or how much they can play, there will be a certain standard or restriction so that if someone takes risks beyond their capacity, they can be warned in advance. However, to me, gambling is not immoral like cocaine or prostitution, which if someone is involved in it for a long time, they will become addicted. So I think if an adult can control himself then it can be entertainment for him, there is no matter of prevention here but if it is an immoral act like drugs or prostitution then prevention is better.

You are right, we all should know the limits that we can take as individuals, there are people that know that they shouldn't be gambling but they still do it anyway and this causes a lot of problems for them. Some people have anxiety issues, they get agitated easily whenever they are gambling, this is a sign for them to know that they shouldn't even be gambling in the first place, if you can't take risks don't do it

If you live sport and also want to gamble, you will do it without being into any problems like addiction the way others got into, most of those that we see could not acheive maintaining a better gambling experience have got it wrong right from time, some knee about it while some don't, that is why we have to take more serious steps in taking control of what we do at the process of gambling, better for us to prevent ourselves from any gambling abnormalities than getting into them and wanted to get out, because to prevent us better than cure, don't give room to what you cannot accommodate in gambling and this goes beyond only addiction, we ha e to run a check althrough to see how it affects us generally.

You're putting yourself into trouble if that's how you think that you'll get to be addicted first and you'll figure it out on how to get out of it.

That's a hard way of resolving that issue to be honest and many are having trouble of just getting out of addiction. So, you don't want to be addicted in the first place.

Because it may sound too easy to win over addiction but once you're there, it's hard and you're battling against yourself.

We know ourselves better than anyone can do, so if you know you’re the type that can get addicted easily by just engaging in such a risky activity, it is better to avoid it. There are other things you can try out that the addiction of it won’t affect you mentally or emotionally. Being able to control yourself is the best thing you can do to avoid addiction of any kind. Know your limits and place a priority on it not to exceed it no matter what and that can make everything go smoothly for you even if some days don’t favor you. Prevention is better than cure is a mostly used word in the medical line as regards to health but it now spans beyond just health and now encompasses almost every sector of life.

No one will tell you that you have to fall down first before learning your lesson from the mistakes you did, we given get it right at first and have no mistakes, we don't have to learn the hard way, we have to deal with addiction and prevent ourselves from what can lead to it as well, those affected will always wish they had never been in that place, left to us to decide on whom we want to become as a gambler together with how we want to gamble for our own personal interest or benefit without being affected.

This may sound out of discussion, but i have friends who refuse to take alcohol because they claim to be easily addictive to whatever they love doing, in the same case for gambling, once they begin entertaining themselves with gambling, setting boundaries not to fall into addiction will be extremely difficult. It is better not to start in the first place than later on fighting addiction which is difficult to conquer.

I am not seeing Gambling as the dark angel and this post can make me see it as such. If gambling addiction is anyone’s problem then what ever way they want to find their solution then they should do.
Irresponsible gambling is the road to addiction and if anyone is irresponsible in gambling then the will be irresponsible in other things so not playing gambling is not their solution to their irresponsibility and undisciplined actions.

I think people can't live inside a dome, outside reality. People have to get in touch with the risks of reality, because that is how we learn and evolve ourselves as individuals. Each experience is worthy, even the ones where we commit mistakes. Take as example a situation where a gambler have lost a decent amount placing bets. At same time it's a very nasty situation, it's also an opportunity he has to learn with this mistake, becoming stronger and less likely to repeat it again futurely.

It means he will know what he should embrace and what he should avoid in this world. It means to decide avoiding the bad in a conscious way through your free will. On the other hand, if we lived inside a dome, we wouldn't even have the opportunity to decide anything by ourselves, because threats and risks wouldn't be available there are first point.

I guess after all, to learn and evolve the way we do it's directly related to the meaning of life.

Because you decide to gamble doesn’t make you addicted to gambling, i know lots of people that have been gambling for years, but they are not not addicted to gambling, from their behavior it’s obvious that they are not addicted to gambling, unlike some people that will claim they are not addicted to gambling, but they are addicted.

If you might end up being addicted to gambling if you start gambling, then it’s just better you stay away from gambling, because if I will be honest with you, addicted is really bad, I have head about what some addicted gamblers do, it’s really annoying, if you won’t be able to control your self, then stay away from gambling.

Everyone should know what works for them. If a person feels that trying out gambling for the very first time can implicate them into addiction, then they should better stay away from it. Prevention they say is better than cure. Though, I'm not sure of people getting addicted all of a sudden just because they try out something for the very first time, but of course, it is possible. Just like I said, prevention is better than cure. Because rehabilitation for addiction can be a lot difficult in recovering from this type of addiction.

Yeah, he is right in his place. Some people are very impulsive, they have less control over themselves, and they know that if they start, they will continue and can't stop. So, they start avoiding it to stay safe from it. However, some people have stronger control than they do, and they can engage, but in the middle, they become disappointed and lose hope because of their losses, which leads them to fall into addiction due to the chase. So, in my view, if you want to keep yourself safe from addiction, then work on your emotions first. Make it so difficult that nothing can overpower you, and then approach it.

It's very likely that most of us, gamblers have fell for addiction. And how we dealt with it depending on how we're able to overcome it with the tactics and strategies that we've used.

But if the huge number of us have never fell for addiction, then that's good to know. Because IMHO, those that are not falling for addiction were once addicted.

And by that, they've learned it and managed to avoid it through the experience that they have gone through.

Working on self emotions happens to be one of the difficult tasks when it already overpower you in the first place. A gambler who fears addiction is already showing that they’ll get addicted easily when they start to gamble which is not a good thing for a gambler. Addiction mostly comes when you’re on a losing streak. Most successful gamblers don’t become addicts but when you begin to chase your losses in gambling, you’ll become very much addicted to it and always want to get at the market anytime you lose your money. Giving yourself false hopes that you’ll recover from your loss while you’re getting addicted day by day. Gambling addiction is real and when you can’t handle it, better you don’t start gambling.

It's always better to avoid getting addicted, and if that means(at least for that individual) that they need to avoid gambling altogether so they can feel safe from developing a gambling addiction, then so be it. But that being said, we need to realise that people react to gambling differently, some might get addicted quickly, and some don't, no matter how often they gamble.

If that's the case, it's more about individual awareness. Many people gamble now, and the likelihood of losing is high. They should avoid it, but in reality, many still return to gambling, hoping for profit, right?
While prevention is a good strategy, not everyone is aware of it and follows it. Many gamblers tend to be lured by the promise of profit, even though it's uncertain, but many gamblers are obsessed with it.

I also suggest that anyone who is not ready to go into gambling have every right to stay away from it, gambling is not mandatory even though Alot of people are making it thier source of having fun but some people would rather go into other things than gambling since they already know the implications if you dont control yourself very well. So I'm not against those that have chosen not to go into gambling of course they have thier reasons for doing that, had it mean I'm not comfortable in this gambling space of course I wouldn't have been here. But since I'm enjoying the fun and also the little profit I get most at times of course I'm very much okey with it, but I can't advice anyone to go into gambling except they're the ones that decide by themselves.

People do not immediately become addicted to gambling when they first start gambling on casinos is a gradual process which starts when the person itself starts to lose control on what they are doing in their money and stops to care about the consequences of those actions. It is not a fast process and most of the occasion when it happens, people do not realize they have become addicted to casino games.

If someone does not want to gamble at all our of fear, that is okey, in the same manner someone decides to gamble and keep their session in a responsible manner, both are valid alternatives from becoming addicted and throwing a lot of money down the drain pipe.

It is possible that if these people think this way the best thing for them is not to play or risk starting the game, since humans have something powerful called intuition, which makes us unconsciously realize things and patterns from our past experiences, it is like when you are afraid to enter into a relationship because you do not want to fall in love or suffer, there is something inside you that knows that you are in love or that sees something wrong with the other person, or it also happens in business, so if you feel that it is better not to play, it is better to listen to yourself.

In life's four corner prevention saves people than cure. Emotions are not same, when someone gives their brain a false instruction it'll execute it that way. People who think that way, without coincidence, get addicted by just gambling for the first time. New gamers luck is a thing not to forget about that brings such players into compulsive gaming.

Imagine winning the very first day you tried gambling, would they be any going back? It's always nice to let people's opinion count for them, because they know themselves better than everyone else. Like your repeated, prevention is better than cure, if they're sure of not escaping addiction, it's best they get out of the lane earlier.

There are several reasons why someone does not want to get involved in gambling, especially in online gambling; they are reluctant to find out how to create an account or even make a deposit into it. Maybe it could be said that the person is not very skilled in using several types of online facilities, so they only become listeners to people who are already addicted to online gambling and even have the assumption that gambling has a very bad impact because of the many news reports about someone who is addicted to gambling to the point of being in so much debt, so he does not want to know about gambling at all from the start.

There are lots of people out there who usually gets addicted to things easily, they might be able to do other things without getting addicted to it but once they start a certain activity they’ll get addicted in a very short time and because of that I really don’t disagree with what your post is saying.

I have seen people who got addicted to drinking or smoking after just taking their first shot or after smoking once, and now they can’t do without cigarettes or alcoholic drinks. The same also happens in gambling, some could just go there to gamble or try it out and before they know what’s happening they’ll see theirself going everyday just to gamble and that’s usually how addiction starts.

You're right, everyone reacts differently to gambling. Some people become addicted quickly, while others don't. While many people are addicted to gambling, this doesn't mean everyone becomes addicted quickly. Some gamblers balance this with discipline and limits, maintaining good self-control and avoiding addiction even while still gambling. However, the common reaction is likely to be a rapid addiction, as many gamble for profit.

In my mind what we should understand is that not only is addiction developed through cravings, but it is also developed through psychological states that enable the habit to form. We are not too weak, our brains are wired to think that the same thing that feels good should be repeated even though it has negative effects. It has been demonstrated before my eyes how readily a person can become transformed through a regular supply of short time fulfilment. You also may believe it is a matter of choice but it is everybody losing when we do not restrain. Thus it is very easy to distance ourselves so early on and it is so difficult to overcome a that too late.

You never really know until you try right? But then, you know yourself and how susceptible you are towards certain habits and activities. This you can relate to a good number of things from previous experiences.

Either way, in the event that you are unsure and feel there are chances of you getting addicted to certain activities, by all means avoidance is a more better practice than having to test yourself in it.

Indeed, prevention is better than cure. What many of us do not do is to keep telling ourselves the truth. If someone is going to harm you, analyze it first properly before jumping into it if you don't want to be a victim of what other people are already suffering then calm down, understand yourself thoroughly then analyze the situation and know your capacity before forging ahead else you will end up curing a situation which could have been sńm

For sure to abstain from gambling is a solution. You don't need to go to the lengths of becoming a problem gambler to decide it's needed to fix things on your life. Better not need this at all.

Fill your life with gainful employment and meaningful interactions with people you love. Maybe you won't even consider gambling if you achieve this. To me this is the best course for preventing addiction.

They understand themselves better. Some people get addicted easily while others can fully control themselves and prevent addiction from happening. People who feel that abstaining from gambling is a solution for them to live a normal lifestyle should be allowed to do what they feel is best for them. Gambling is not one of life's necessities that they cannot do without; let them live their lives in peace and save themselves the stress that comes with addiction.

Gambling addiction is by choice, some people gamble and never get addicted. It is the level of how serious you take gambling that affect you emotionally, psychologically and physically. Whatever you do that you don't control but you allowed it to control you, the.n you gave room for addiction. In as much as we know that gambling is risky doesn't mean that some will not try out gambling since they know it may leed to addiction. It's just like we all knows that everyone will die one day but becoming afraid of it without looking for good will still result to death. So it's better to die trying than live for nothing.

There's a saying that says exactly what's written in the topic title. I believe that besides being better, it's also cheaper. Brazilians already bet R$20 billion per month on digital platforms, and the number of people treated for gambling addiction has increased 206% in three years here, in addition to workers being laid off and receiving financial assistance due to this addiction. Imagine the cost to the government.

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If you believe that everyone is addicted in one way or another, and even if they aren't addicted now, they were once, you have a truly unique perspective.

I somewhat agree with you that every gambler goes through a period of addiction during their lifetime. It's very possible that even those who aren't addicted now may develop an addiction in the future. No one knows or can guarantee that they won't become addicted one day, even if only for a short period of time.

prevention is always better than cure, most people are aware of what they are addicted to, whether it runs in their family, or they have an addictive personality, staying away from gambling is actually the best choice for them. Addiction doesn't happen instantly, but it often starts little by little and it expands to what you can't control any longer, it's all about self awareness. Avoiding something that can potentially harm you is not fear it’s wisdom. Once addiction sets in, recovery becomes a long, painful journey with financial, emotional, and sometimes even social consequences. So to me I would actually say yes, for many who know their addiction not to start gambling at all is actually a wise decision.

Only if they will listen and take advice from themselvesand the signs could they have saved themselvesfrom the aftermath of what their personality will lead them to, but NO, most of them just want to prove that if others can gamble and be free from addiction, they can also do it, which is exactly what has lured some gamblers into addiction.

The part where you said it runs in the family, can an addiction be hereditary ? I think its something that's self developed...like you said, it doesn't happen instantly, someone can't just automatically be a gambling addict just because his father was a gambling addict as well...it's better not to start gambling at all than to get addicted to it along the line. There are people that are wishing they never got into it

Yes that's true, it is better you stay off if you know you can't control it, one thing I am certain about it is that once you go  through the right way and still maintain that initial and rightful state of mind about gambling I doubt if you will ever have any issues in gambling, gambling is just a game of fun and entertainment but if been seen and approached the other way round (source of income) then that's becomes your problem, however haven't known all this about it and know you can't comprehend when it addiction will come then it just better you stay off to avoid issues.

Maybe those people are only weak and they prove it already on some other things. For those who are strong, they think they are in control of the situation, so they will always try things. Addiction in gambling doesn't only start by chasing a loss but we can also get addicted by it by simply enjoying the game.

The phrase prevention is better than cure do also have its perfect place, like for example on a very dangerous situation, it is always better to not act strong or cocky because this is usually the cause of them having problems. The crazy part is they can also regret what had happened but it is too late already for them. Too bad :-[ .

Of a truth, the mindset of gambling for profit/income has caused a lot of gamblers turn addicted. At times, it is not really the gambling for profit, but also the chase to recover losses is another thing which triggers addiction and most gamblers do not know how to handle this situation whenever they find themselves in it. If a gambler has a good orientation and perspective about gambling, they could be able to control themselves and not gamble to the point of losing control over themselves.  If one seems to be easily carried away, they should be able to put up a guideline for themselves and also follow up with their stated procedures to guide them play safely without being carried away by their games.

Addiction is a really crazy habit and sometimes the gambler or person don't even know he is getting addicted to the act until it's too late especially with gambling. There are cases when the person feel he is control and sometimes even refused the advice of people around him and that's if he is the type of gambler that exposes his act because a whole lot of gambling addicted persons keep their act a secret.

Just like the title said, prevention is better than cure that is the real truth about it because as a good gambler that knows what gambling is all about wouldn't hesitate to gamble with the amount they can easily afford to lose. Normally gambling is a personal decision so there is no need to worry about anything, as long as you are gambling responsibly without getting addicted, you should be proud of yourself and move on regardless.

Gambling is nice and all except for problem gambling, which has risen concern amongst people in every society. Friends, relatives, and family get affected directly or indirectly, through thoughts or physical misdeed, like misusing family wealth for gambling purposes. All of these disappoinments it drops about gambling brought in a bad label on gamblers, and have caused harm to loss chasers.

One thing that is very important in everyone's life is knowing who you are when it comes to your strength and weaknesses surely understanding this will help us go far in life, people do things differently most times and in regards to the concept of this topic it is obvious that it talks more about understanding yourself as a person and how you react to things, addiction is a bad thing and I don't wish anyone to get in to addiction of any kind, if I understand my self too well then there are certain things I will prevent to do or start because when the addiction sets in it can take me longer time to get out of it hence prevention  becomes better than cure, perhaps not all can able to get out of it, most people died over what they were addicted to let us try to know our self because recovering is not guarantee.

When we decide to gamble, we must be prepared for all the risks and negative consequences that may arise. The first time you start gambling, you are already one step closer to addiction. As long as you continue gambling, the possibility of addiction will always exist. However, if you are not prepared to face this risk, never touch a casino table.

Gambling is about entertainment and desire, so a person can choose anything that makes them happy, not just gambling. However, once you have decided that the casino is your place to find entertainment, you must be prepared for all the risks. Don't let this pleasure end in sadness and regret, because many people who initially gamble for fun end up seeking profits from gambling that never truly reap anything other than losses and regret.

Gambling is all about mindset. If you're mentally weak and struggle with self-control, prevention is probably better, as gambling involves good self-control. It's not just about money, but also about how we view gambling.

That's why people gamble, even those who have been gambling for a long time, don't become addicted because their mindset and mentality have already been formed. As you mentioned, this requires mastering the ins and outs of gambling, so that when you gamble, you always have control and gamble with money you can afford to lose. But if this isn't already in place, it's best to stay away from gambling, because once you become addicted, you'll face financial ruin and other consequences. It's important to remember that gambling is about mindset, not just your primary source of income.

If you wants to just try the game, casino, gambling once in a while or with friends you wanna try some entertainment it won't hurt IMO. The problem starts when your liking concerts into regular needs. You are facing uneasiness and uncomfortable when you're not playing . Or you're always thinking of the game , even if you lose you're still trying play it.

If you play occasionally they you won't be addicted. Lot's of my friends gamble occasionally. I myself not a regular gambler but neither I'm a addicted gambler . It's upto you how you're facing, how you're dealing completely within you. If you think you can manage it than play, if it's taking over you get cautious in early stage that's all .

Addiction is the last thing that would pop out on the mind of new gamblers. Most of the time they are usually over excited about their new take into the gambling world. It's very rare to see such person site out the possibility of them becoming addicted over time. Some even given up when they see that all they do is lose money. Only those who has more to play with would want to keep trying and just one win will continue to motivate them.

One thing about addiction is that you might never know it's happening until it's too late. Many people fail to evaluate themselves thinking it's just their normal habits to gamble..

Gambling addiction is never good. But if you can control your mind, then gambling as entertainment is not so bad. However, gambling should be done with money that is outside your required amount. As a result, even if you lose in gambling, it will never affect you or your family. And those who are responsible keep their bets within their limits, they bet to enjoy a little entertainment with their earnings. You cannot destroy the basic needs and financial security of your family by betting. Therefore, gambling should always be enjoyed within limits, so that it does not have negative effects on your life.

The concerns of these sets of persons is quite understandable , butt then I perssonally believe that if one has a proper understanding of gambling and then act with this understanding, that person would be able to gamble without neccesarily falling into addiction. Here is what I mean: gambling as we all know isn't some sort of get rich  quick scheme, this is because profits are not always guaranteed, you may gamble and be profitable today but then there is no certainty that you will be profitable in your next gamee.

A person who understands this will set a gamble limit and then a fixed budget for gambling. The gambling fund set aside will be that they can afford to lose, and when they encounter any loss, they wouldn't bother to revenge that loss by gambling more and more whiich is the path that mostly result to addiiction.

when it comes to gambling addiction or when a gambler is addicted to gambling they don't necessarily need to have money to be gambling all the time even when they are not winning. Addicted gambler can go to the length of selling there valuable just to use the money for gambling, infact they are willing to do anything to get money that they will use for gambling, that includes borrowing money to gamble. So it is not just those that have money that will keep trying despite losing as long they are addict don't need to have the money.

One of the most important things for every individual is to understand yourself, understand your body, and whatever you think will be a problem for you, never make any attempt to engage in it. So I think whoever believes that going into gambling will lead them to become addicted should just avoid making any attempt to gamble.

At least this is a good sense of humor to acknowledge things that won't be good for you. There are some people who can't even tell what their gambling journey might be like, and in the end, they end up becoming addicted to gambling. If you think gambling is not good for you, it is better to stay away from it. At this point, I think this is just prevention, and it is better than cure.

It is easier for an addicted gambler to make mistakes, because the expectation to win often messes with their rationale thinking. Addiction isn’t necessarily about whether the person have the money or not, it’s more about that unsatisfying urge to  just gamble, so when the urge comes and there’s no money, they’ll do all they can to just get the money to continue gambling, even if involves borrowing from others or selling their belongings just to satisfy that urge.

I could say it can be hereditary because the influence is already there. Once a kid sees their father gambling, it makes them curious about it, and they ask how it works. And it develops in their mind that they can become a gambler too soon. Especially when they saw on social media that there is money in gambling. What fathers did in the past may be passed on to their children. But of course, it is an individual preference and interest as well. It could also be the influence of others.

That is why if we don't want anyone from our family to follow in our footsteps, then we must not gamble.

Yes, the reasons could be those, although most gamblers go for chasing Losses that lead Directly to Addiction , there is a way to fall into addiction, it only takes the Money to go Down and the person is left with Winning , but in any case it is better as the Title of the topic says ,  prevention is Better than cure.

The truth is excessive doing of everything is not good, what I'm trying to say in ensence is that while gambling for fun is good to set a limit not just gambling continuously since we are enjoying the game. Because majority of this people that became addicted to gambling were carried away by the fun, most of this people have tried several times to let go off it but the fun keep pushing them back to gamble. So when we are gambling for fun we also need to control ourselves so that we won't get carried away due to over excitement.

Only those persons can do this who have some family background in it. Maybe in their family, there was someone who had an addiction, and their life was hell, so they try not to go into addiction or even start. This is the safest strategy for them to be protected, if you can never go to gambling, you will not fall into any addiction. However, people may think that these kinds of people live their whole lives in fear, so i can clarify to them that they are not living in fear, but they are very conscious about their healthy and happy life, and that's why they don't engage in it.

Prevention is better than cure and this is very important to observe well in gambling,  because we may not be able to take the risk as it may applies to us in gambling when things fall apart beyond we hope for, had it been some have prevented so many things from happening, maybe they wouldn't have been in the kind of condition they are today as a reason for gambling.

If your mindset is always being addicted before starting gambling, then it is better not to start gambling at all because you will be fast addicted than it is supposed to be, because of your thoughts, you will not even focus on gambling.but addiction which will already be affecting you psychological, emotionally, mentally and otherwise, which will end up ruining your entire life, therefore it is best you stay away from gambling and try another means of entertainment that will give you rest of mind.

When someone does not gamble, it is not a sign of fearfulness I want to see it more of a thing of choice and decision to be made by an individual. You can decide to gamble if you find it fun or not , if you dont. If not for those who earnestly engaging in gamvling to make just because of money and want to make quick money off the system. Some see such steps as smartness but in my own view, it could actually lead to failure and lost of wealth.

It is wisdom for anyone who wants to gamble to be conscious about it because it can make someone feel fun but it can distroy you at the the same time when you eventually get addicted to it. I will always advise young people like us to be responsible in their gambling strategy

In any case that has the potential to harm oneself the advice is essentially the same and that is prevention is better than cure. Of course I mean this advice doesn't just apply to gambling, but in real life it's also useful considering there are so many other things that need to be prevented rather than fixed.

From an economic perspective, wastefulness is bad, so one should control their spending to balance income and expenses. Avoiding unnecessary expenses is better than having to work hard to build up a reserve fund through various means. So, I agree with his advice and that's how it should be.

For some people, total avoidance is the safest option, because you can’t get addicted to something you never start. Others can enjoy gambling casually without issues, but if you know you’re at risk, prevention is definitely better than recovery.

Ideally, that would be the case, but for now, it is very difficult to avoid gambling because the more we try to avoid it, the stronger the urge to gamble becomes.

It is true that there are still many people who may never have touched gambling in their entire lives, but there are also many who have fallen into gambling because it really depends on one's own circumstances.
Those who engage in gambling are not necessarily weak-willed, but rather they choose a different path. While some people want to play it safe by not touching gambling because they don't want to become addicted, etc., others will try gambling to make their situation more varied. I choose this path now because sometimes trying something new is not necessarily wrong when we know how to deal with the consequences, including in gambling.

You cannot avoid addiction when you're gambling at most times. The plan of recovering after once you become addicted is out of this world. It's can easily said than done when you hit and experience the actual situation. People think that addiction is an easy encounter but it's not. It's a terrible problem that someone can hardly get out of it. Someone can claim that they have become addicted to gambling and got out of it easily. It's up to them if they have a genuine encounter and are not lying. Because anyone can say that just to encourage others.

There are many people who always keep themselves away from gambling and are afraid of gambling. Such people think of gambling only as a means of losing money and are surrounded by the possibility of addiction. I think almost everyone has encountered such a person, I am no exception. There are some among my friends who stay away from all kinds of addictions, especially gambling and drugs. I always respect them for such a decision.

Maybe the person had seen the effect of gambling and how it reck the live of his friends, neighbors or relatives, maybe this might be the reasons while he got scared of trying it out. What if the same uglies that happened to my friend, neighbor happened to me, such questions start ringing in the brain and suddenly let him stop it.

Don't blame him for not getting the boldness of trying something, the decisions may restrict him from danger in the future.

Just like I usually say gambling is by one choice . But there’s nothing bad with you having fun with some fraction of your earnings the only issue is those that tend to abuse it , to the extent of it affecting their lives negatively .

While there are some that are gambling and still doing fine .so just base on how you approach it and stuff if you want to get addicted you will if you don’t then you will have to be disciplined.

Well, majority or some of those who started to gamble just because of curiosity ended up getting addicted into it so I would say that staying away from gambling is the best thing to do.

Now if you believe that you can control yourself especially with your spending habits in gambling then there's no problem in going to gamble. You said already that getting addicted into gambling isn't immediate, but continuous gambling. Avoiding gambling at all is the best solution IF you can't control your emotions, and you aren't ready to lose money into it. As for playing then getting addicted then recovering, let's not forget the fact that there are some gamblers who didn't recover from their addiction anymore, and worse, there are some who even took their own life because of their wrong decisions.

Like what I said, if you can't control your emotions, just stay away from gambling. If you aren't ready to have some losses when you gamble, better to just don't gamble at all.

In fact, it's highly individual. Much depends on your personality traits. Some people are very non-gamblers. They gamble only for fun or the thrill of it. And then there are people who are very passionate. They're so passionate that they even know how a particular game of chance will end. But in this case, we can't talk about prevention. Prevention means preventing a relapse, as opposed to treatment, which is fighting a relapse that has already begun. If a person isn't yet addicted, then we can't even talk about prevention.

Some things are better left alone, because once you start that journey you will hope you never did and it is already too late as you can't turn back the hands of time.

Gambling is one of those things, and I will respect anyone that stays away from it because they feel they will be trapped, such people are wonderful set of people, they know what they are capable of and where their weakness lies.

We can't all be gamblers you know, some people have their own ways of having fun and gaming will never be one of them, it is not that these people can't take risks, they have other ways of taking risks too, let's just respect them for who they are.

I think you don’t need to bet your kids to be addicted 😂😂😂😂
Most cases of addictions aren’t even noticed until it grows real deep and yes it’s not one game that makes us addicted but just as it is said, it starts from one game and grows from there.

I personally think abstaining is a great choice for someone who already identifies the possibilities of getting addicted because one might not even know they’re already addicted even when playing within their means.

Don't test what you cannot eat and if you have researched about gambling and you are convinced that it is not for you or against your core beliefs it is better you totally avoid it. It is easy for somebody that likes to gamble to get over loses than for somebody that doesn't like it, they will blame themselves for a very long time and it can affect them mentally. Their are people who don't like gambling but when they try it out of curiosity they might change their minds to like it, so it a little complicated. What I can advice is if you have never gambled before and decide to give it a shot you should be disciplined to leave it if you think it's not for you but if it is for you you should learn to gamble responsibly.

100 percent correct. Staying innocent with gambling is the best way to do it. But if one truly wants to play the gambling games, then it cannot be stopped, especially for those who have a gambling history in their family. I mean, they saw it when it was played during his young years, and so he has an idea of how it was done.

Like me, my father was a sabungero (cockfighting participant, bettor, and also a breeder). Then, my uncles are playing cards in the streets with money on the table. It's difficult to actually avoid it because sometimes they ask you for something, and then you don't have anything to do but watch them gamble.
Although I am a gambler now, I never really blamed it on them. It's all part of growing up in my era, and I think many of my batch are the same.

That doesn't really make it hereditary, you can say that children can be affected and influenced by what the parents and in a case like this one what the it Fathers are doing and decide to follow in their footsteps but addiction to gambling isn't exactly hereditary on its own, this is also the reason why gambling parents shouldn't make their habits too obvious to their children, when the children grow up and decide to gamble it should be because they on their own saw a benefit in it rather than doing it solely because they saw one or both of their parents doing it.

The Worst of the Chaos that can happen is that they fall into an Uncontrolled Addiction, but it is a question of people Letting themselves go, the first culprit of Addiction is the Same person , the casino does not force us to bet , the Casino does not Force us to sell things to have money and bet , that is up to us what we do and what we do not , that is why the Casino is for people over 18 years old, Where everyone Knows how everything is.

Uncontrollable addiction is the worst addiction any gamble could have which is a stage where it can be very hard for the gambler to make decisions for themselves when it comes to quiting gambling. This case of uncontrollable addiction is very hard and it's the apex of gambling that many people see as chronic.

Gamblers that are at the stage of uncontrollable addiction are rare and it is as a result of excessive gambling activities that have eating them up. When you are disciplined as a gambler, you still have the ability to make decisions for yourself and you can stopp gambling when you want to without anyone forcing you to do so.

yea bro!! prevention is always better than cure especially when it comes to gambling. It is much easier to stay away from something risky than to try and fix the damage later. some people may be able to gamble responsibly but others can easily lose control without realizing it. addiction does not always happen immediately but once it starts !!! recovery can be tough and it kinda take a long time. so if someone knows they might be vulnerable, it is wiser to avoid gambling completely. so it is better to be safe than sorry.

Everyone of you made a nice contribution as regards addiction, because it's advances into frustration at the end, because we can't be found in it and never be chasing after losses, which we may not like or be able to cope with the aftermath of all these, while as we continue the more, it leads to frustration because none of the goal set will be acheived in like manners, that is why the earlier the better for us, when we discover about what is expected of us from gambling.

Is very hard for someone to know that he will be vulnerable, though sometimes we can sense it through our emotion or from it's appearance. And yeah most people were able to discover that they may likely become addicted to gambling and so they decided to let go without even giving it a second thought, some people decided to go into gambling with the strong feeling that they can never be vulnerable to gambling at first they were able to control themselves but at some point they start deviating.

We have all made that mistake at some point in our lives. I have, but after I did it I Regretted it and managed to move on , I believe that a person who is not doing so well at the Casino and spends a lot has to correct things quickly because things can be solved in time, especially if it involves money.

Gambling has this kind of attachment in the sense that except for someone who has discipline himself not to gamble above his limit, it is most times difficult to have the mindset of consciousness when one is trying to deviate from the initial plan. A gambler needs to master the law of detachment in gambling such that he will be so concerned about goal instead of allowing himself to be distracted with the feeling of possibility when there are clear indications of vulnerability.

My personal opinion here is that not all people who gamble need to fulfill their entertainment needs, but they can fulfill their entertainment needs from any other source of their choice if they want.
Now many people are afraid of gambling or view gambling negatively. This is also their personal freedom and here we have no need to force them to gamble. What we can do is if we like gambling, then I don't think there will be anything bad if we gamble here within our ability to lose. Those who cannot control themselves will become addicted to gambling in the beginning, and those who can control themselves will play for years but will not become addicted.

It's true because in my experience only few people can manage their urge in this kind of activities and it's very dangerous if a person is very vulnerable, so it's better to prevent than trying it with unknown consequences. I myself have massive control on what I'm doing, I don't gamble recklessly and have a good management on money but if other people on our situation, they will easily get tempted, spend money continuously until they got broke and trigger their addiction towards gambling.

I don't blame and I don't think we have to blame them, it's the societal concept of gambling that is affecting them. In our society today, you see parents making gambling looks like you are doing something that's terrible than stealing or becoming a notorious person into the society, this has damage people that could have just gamble and understand the concept but because the way our environment has picture gambling for ages, it's discouraging many people from gambling.

Maybe it's working and safe alot of potential addict of gambling who knows but sometimes we need to allow people to do there things, we need allow people have ways to try gambling. People that are making money from gambling doesn't have two heads, they are just regular people like others that has try many things but it's gambling that work for them, you have to let them try at least and also gives good orientation so they don't gamble anyhow.

These whole things is where addiction begins to come in. When we fail to set limits on our gambling activities we may fail to evaluate our selfs. Many time we talk only about our bank roll, risk management but don't want to speak about addiction. In a way, our bank roll can can serve as a limit to our gambling activities. And I actually practice this as well. What I mostly do is to deposit a particular amount of money on my gambling account for every round. I keep playing and enjoying my self till the money is exhausted. This way you don't get to over spend on your gambling session and end up losing too much. 

Time limit would still work and important role in this. You have to know when to play and when to stop. You shouldn't just sit there all day gambling just because your bank roll is yet to be exhausted. You will be exposing your self to the risk of addiction and we know how difficult it is to recover one self once he becomes addicted..

that is true there are some people who easily get addicted on anything they do especially anything that has to bring return with the money, so because of money is being involved it will push them to be addicted in that, what what I want us to understand is that in gambling you have to know your limit because there is no Assurance of winning since there is no assurance that you are going to win in gambling you have to know your limit, those people who is afraid of going into gambling because they don't want to be addicted I think about there are wise because prevention is very important to humanity, so what you know that you can't control is better for you to leave that in time without stressing yourself because if you force yourself into it at end you will regret it, do you know that this is one of the things that made some people to be addicted in gambling is because they don't obey their mindset, because if you obey your mindset you will not involve in any any risk that is not your mind

Everyone is different and we all understand ourselves better than anyone can, for some people they know that if they start gambling it would be difficult to stop probably because its hard for them to discipline themselves. There are people that try out gambling and after the first attempt they decide not to back to it. Prevention is indeed better than cure. If you know you get attached to things easily it's advised to stay away from gambling

I will say here that those who have less self-control are the ones who are in danger. In many cases, someone's control breaks down at the beginning, while some people lose their control after a while and become addicted to gambling.

But I think those who are cautious and less greedy never get addicted to gambling. Maybe they gamble for fun, but they are not true to themselves. In my case, it happens that I go for two weeks or a month without gambling and I don't have any problems, and at the same time, I always try to gamble using small funds so as not to lose big.

Prevention is indeed better than cure. I have a question to ask, are you okay with getting sick first before getting the cure?. In gambling, it is the same where you should do everything you can to prevent something that you don't want to happen rather than letting it happen then find a cure or a way to fix it. I don't think there's someone who is willing to experience it before fixing it as it is very time consuming and maybe it may cost you money to fix it.

True, balance makes all the difference. The game itself can be just a form of fun, just like any other form of entertainment. The real problem arises when there's a lack of control, because then it stops being fun and becomes a waste of time. I think awareness of limits is the most important way to prevent this from happening.

It is purely a choice. Whether you want to gamble or not, it is your choice. It is the same as the people who don't want to gamble because they are afraid of getting addiction. If they don't want to deal with the risk in gambling, they shouldn't join gambling. IMO, gambling is only for the people who want to deal with any risks or problems gambling.

Well, it is related to the mentality of an individual. If someone has no strong mentality to deal with the risks/problems in gambling, we shouldn't force them to gamble. I can agree that avoiding the addiction sometimes can be a better choice. Not everyone has the mentality to face a challenge, some people may have no ability to face it.

We must always remember that there is no force to gamble. Everyone must gamble with his/her own intention. And must be aware of the risks!!

In reality, many people struggle to maintain balance when gambling, and some even struggle to overcome addiction. I believe that those who can control their actions are very fortunate, not only in gambling but also in understanding the risks and consequences of taking the wrong steps.

Perhaps some people are able to control their actions and uphold their boundaries, but sometimes environmental influences can also change everything. Many gamblers struggle to quit because of the influence of their friends, and I think this should not be overlooked.

Gambling is a game that, in my opinion, can cause players to lose control. This happens because of the potential for winning.

However, many people misunderstand this, and when they gamble, the limits and discipline that should be set are lost. Some gamblers lack discipline from the start, prioritizing winning, and their goal is to seek profit, even if that is uncertain. I believe the impact of this addiction is truly devastating, so prevention is better than cure, and this applies not only to gambling.

You hit the nail on the head with something and it is frustration, frustration is Accompanied by a possible amount of stress and a lot of pressure on the part of the person , when a person becomes desperate that happens, that is why we must have a lot of willpower to Know how to act if we act wrong it is because we are not thinking very well within the casino, in any case we must be intelligent and take good care of our Money.

Actually there are some people that don't normally takes medication while they are seeing the symptoms of the illness. Those set of people only attemd to their health when the illness is getting worse. So I actually believe they their are some gamblers who cure instead of preventing it when it hasn't happened. But truth be told that indeed prevention is indeed better than cure. Only a gambler who doesn't think straight will not see that as a good idea.

Of course we can apply the precention but having a discipline have more sense. Even if you’re a gambler, you don’t need to worry about addiction as long as you’re controlling the situation and you’re trying to put some discipline to a lot of things. People aren’t trying gambling because of precenting, maybe because they don’t see a point of gambling and that’s valid. But yeah, prevention for those peoplr who are very vulnerable to addiction.

I think there are only a few people that escape from getting addicted to gambling, and even those that you see that stay away from gambling, it's just that they don't want a situation where they will be losing big amounts of money in gambling without return. Because once a person has lost money from gambling, no matter how much money he/she lost, they should consider it gone to the bank of no return; and that’s why some people will just pretend as if they don’t know how to gamble. But one thing in gambling is ensured, especially for those who have been gambling for a long period of time; they are the ones who get addicted to gambling easily.

True prevention is better than cure, it's better that you don't even get into problem rather than looking for a way out of it.one way to completely stay free of any gambling related addiction is staying away from gambling because, gambling has an addictive effect and gradually it creeps into you and it becomes a big problem for anybody to solve. So I don't blame anyone who refuses to gamble because of the danger of getting addicted because as the saying goes prevention is better than cure.

It's undeniable that prevention is better than cure. This adage applies to many things besides gambling. The many people who are addicted and trying to recover from their addictions are perfectly suited to the saying "prevention is better than cure." Furthermore, I believe that many people who try to recover from their addictions tend to fail. Most of them return to gambling, even with more aggressive behavior, such as not hesitating to gamble with high stakes because they believe that betting high amounts will make it easier to profit when they get lucky.
Regardless, we must be able to control ourselves to avoid addiction, because prevention is indeed better than cure.

Truly prevention is better than cure, if you don't know or understand what you are involving yourself into avoid doing it because you will end up being a loser.

Since the gamblers mindset is based on addiction when being involved in gambling either from the beginning or later in the day, it is better to avoid gambling, because if he gets involved he will end up being an addict no matter how careful he might chose to be because your mind controls your thinking.

Before anyone starts gambling I believe that they already know what they are getting involved in. First of all whenever you make up your mind to gamble you must accept that the fact that losses are inevitable. For me, any amount of money that goes into my vet account is considered to be lost, this isn't because I'm being negative, I'm just training or bracing myself for impact when I lose

In this context, prevention will mean that you are trying to protect yourself from getting addicted into gambling by not gambling at all which reduces your chance of ever becoming an addict or being affected by gambling negatively to zero percent. there is a statement that goes thus, "if your strength can not carry, just quit and don't go any further. that is the angle those that dont want to try it all are holding on to and as a person, i do not see that as a bad thing.

life allows us to make our choices and everyone should be entitled to his. whatever choices we make, we will face the consequences and if your mind is not strong enough to face certain kind of consequences, then just de your de.

Well if you know that you are very vulnerable then why would you go do something that will later affect you? Gambling has ruined the lives of many person that lack control and that's because they actually abuse the act or tied the act to their very success in life. There is a reason it is advised that gambling should be carried as fun activity and not some kind of act that would lift you out of problem financially.

As long as you continue to gamble and enjoy betting, even if only once a week, the possibility of addiction remains. That's why prevention is better than cure, because once you fall into the abyss of gambling addiction, recovery is quite difficult. Even someone who has successfully overcome their addiction can still relapse, even if they return to gambling, with a more severe relapse.

To avoid gambling addiction, always set limits when you gamble and remind fellow gamblers to do so. Gambling is about enjoyment, so don't let it make you miserable.

There's nothing wrong with avoiding gambling your whole life, it doesn't make you any better or worse than other people. Some people do get more easily addicted to things and they might be able to tell from their experience with computer games that it would be a bad idea to add money into the mix. It can actually be easy to fall into the habit, especially when you start chasing your losses which is quite common for new gamblers who regret losing money to it. It only takes a few sessions before a habit can start to form that can be quite difficult to control. It's better to get addicted to something like sports or chess, but that is more like a hobby so we don't really call it addiction. Knowing how hard it is to convince an addict to stop, it's refreshing when people choose not to get involved at all.

The truth is that you can’t really blame some people for having such a misconception about gambling. While it’s true that some people are deliberately abusing gambling, there are a fewer people that have no idea of what they are doing because that was the first idea they had about gambling since the very beginning, that’s is, the people that introduced them or from online platforms where they got the information, and you know that a lot of gambling sites and influencers know how to exaggerate gambling, making it look like it’s an easy way of making some extra money.

That’s why it’s crucial to know the kind of information we pass to others about gambling, because sometimes we could even end up passing the wrong information to a naive newbie without even realizing it, maybe that wasn’t what we intended to pass on to them and they just happen to receive it that way. It’s important to always tell people about the dangers of gambling so that they’ll know what they are doing, and if eventually they decide to misbehave, it would be a deliberate act, and not because they were misinformed.

This is common amongst newbies, most of them are overly enthusiastic about gambling, especially those that have already received some idea about gambling online, because before someone would come to you to teach or tell them about gambling, it means they must have already seen it somewhere, and the potential for profitability is often what draws the attention of many to it. So yeah, it’s kinda like our responsibility to always let them know about the dangers involved.

Limits are easily broken if the person is impatient. What's important is for gamblers to limit their gambling itself, especially if they know that they don't have control over their emotions. Gambling can only be harmless for those who are not easily influenced by their emotions; they know that no matter how strong the urge becomes, they won't fall for it and do what it asks them to do, but those who don't have enough patience and control over their emotions, they won't be able to do anything, so it's better that they don't gamble much, because if they do, they won't be able to have any limits.

What's worse is that such impatient people can't even stay patient and control themselves when they are winning. If they hit a big win, instead of stopping and withdrawing the funds, their greed starts tickling them and tell them that they can increase the amount if they gamble a bit more, and they do it, and we all know what happens in such situations. Obviously, you will lose either the whole or a portion of what you have just won if you don't stop.

I disagree to the above facts that  in as much as we enjoy gambling even once a week the probability of getting addicted is sure and certain, gambling addiction is propelled by some factors which are greed, quest for more wins and pushing to recover lost. Gambling once a week is never going to lead to addition because it clearly explains the level of time devoted in gambling and also proves the gambler is only gambling for fun and never take it serious at all. The only reason such gambler could get addicted will be if his gambling Pattern changes, more time invested in gambling and make gambling a source of income