A new survey shows that UKs gambling addiction is getting worst day by day.

[Juggy777]

GambleAware charity in association with Yougov conducted a survey which revealed shocking information, that around 1.4 million gamblers (UK citizens) were facing problems with their gambling addiction.

It’s also worth mentioning that the report further claims that around 3.6 million people were effected due to someone’s else gambling problem, though I don’t understand how would they be effected by someone’s else gambling problems?.

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

Source:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/19/uk-gambling-addiction-yougov-research

[carlfebz2]

Its my first time to hear up that someone get addicted when they do tried out to help someone's addiction problem.So this mean that they do accompany them with their gambling habits? or just trying to look after while they do play and thats the time that they have create that gambling motives instead on going to help that fella.Its just dumb that you do easily let yourself fall to the pit since youre the one that tries to help
which means that you are fully aware on gambling addiction effects thats why im bit confused nor shocked in this kind of reasoning.

[Coyster]

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

The only way I think it's possible to help someone get over their gambling addiction is through advising such person on why they need to stop gambling, and the risks they may face if they do not; I don't think there is anything else that can be done, but more often, they hardly can take this advice and as long as they have money in their pockets, they go on to gamble with it.

Imo curtailing gambling addiction rests on the gambler, it's a personal decision they must take on their own, most times maybe after a huge loss, it could just lead to their self realization that if they don't slow down they may lose something more valuable in the future.

[davis196]

GambleAware charity in association with Yougov conducted a survey which revealed shocking information, that around 1.4 million gamblers (UK citizens) were facing problems with their gambling addiction.

It’s also worth mentioning that the report further claims that around 3.6 million people were effected due to someone’s else gambling problem, though I don’t understand how would they be effected by someone’s else gambling problems?.

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

Source:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/19/uk-gambling-addiction-yougov-research

You don't understand?Really?
If a family member has a gambling addiction,the budget of that family/household will be damaged a lot.
Addicted gamblers can get into debt pretty fast and if one member of the family has debt,that debt becomes a problem for the entire family,in one way or another.
I was expecting the quarantine/lockdowns to trigger some sort of increase of people's addictions.
Many gamblers use their addiction as a form of "escapism"-running away from the problems and from the stressful situation that is happening around the world.

[bitbunnny]

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

The only way I think it's possible to help someone get over their gambling addiction is through advising such person on why they need to stop gambling, and the risks they may face if they do not; I don't think there is anything else that can be done, but more often, they hardly can take this advice and as long as they have money in their pockets, they go on to gamble with it.

Imo curtailing gambling addiction rests on the gambler, it's a personal decision they must take on their own, most times maybe after a huge loss, it could just lead to their self realization that if they don't slow down they may lose something more valuable in the future.

I'm not sure that only giving advice could help. Gambling addiction is in medical way equal to.any other addiction and such person needs professional help. Friends and family can be a support but in most cases that will not be enough, unless maybe in some early stage. Also, similar like an addict, family very rare recgonizes addiction symptoms until it's too late.
Big loss of money might be powerful trigger to admit the problem and addiction, however for some even that isn't a wake up call.

[Maus0728]

If you’re affected by someone’s behavior because of gambling, then better to stay away or help that guy to get himself out of trap because if you don’t help them at least on a simple way they’ll ended up totally broke.

The difficult thing is, most of them don't understand nor appreciate the advices and care given to them, they just don't give an attention to their well-being and financial status in life.

I'm not sure that only giving advice could help. Gambling addiction is in medical way equal to.any other addiction and such person needs professional help.

This is to complement the my first reply. If a family member cannot control the addiction of their love one, it would be better to seek professional help. There are website actually that offer free consultations.

[plvbob0070]

It's worsening because it's not the proper way of treating gambling addiction. Gambling addicts are being forced to stop gambling even though they don't want to. It triggers their desire to gamble even more, and it can also result in violating the rules about gambling if it's prohibited in the UK as of the moment. Instead of taking the treatment slowly, the situation makes it hard for them to adjust. Just like in my country, we have been in quarantine for 2 months, and gambling addicts suddenly have to stop gambling for 2 months and it's hard for them to make an adjustment.

A gambling addict can highly affect the people around him because an addict's problem also becomes their problem as well, especially if it's their family member.

[avikz]

GambleAware charity in association with Yougov conducted a survey which revealed shocking information, that around 1.4 million gamblers (UK citizens) were facing problems with their gambling addiction.

It’s also worth mentioning that the report further claims that around 3.6 million people were effected due to someone’s else gambling problem, though I don’t understand how would they be effected by someone’s else gambling problems?.

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

Source:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/19/uk-gambling-addiction-yougov-research

Addiction of any kind is bad. I am little surprised with the numbers though. If 1.4 million people in UK are addicted gamblers, then what is the total number of gamblers in UK? Remember, the population of UK is 66 million only! Just wondering, if 1% population of a country is gambling addict then what would be ther percentage of total gamblers!

[cabron]

Not giving attention to their kids is just one problem gambling addiction can do. A person won't mind as long as he enjoys. He can only be aware he had already ruined lives when they are already addicted.

It would get worse if gambling is allowed by government. Their government could just help them stop gambling addiction if they make gambling illegal. Illegal in all places except probably to some place just so they can control a bit. They can't stop people from gambling but at least the law states its illegal and anyone caught can be penalized.

[TalkStar]

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

I don't know actually what kinda cure you are talking about. Gamblers can only keep them far from gambling by their own but as far as i know its not an easy task for them to quit gambling for ever. Recently in my country before the pandemic got an surprising news on media that father killed his wife and daughter just because of gambling related frustration. After killing his family members he got arrested and confess that he did all because of having massive amount of debt. Law enforcement agency got so many online casino accounts of that killer and he spent nearly 1.5$ million on several gambling platform just in last 6 month. He took a lot of money from almost all his relatives and friends but wasn't able to pay back

After reading this news i was quite shocked and share with some of my friends who are slightly addicted on online & offline gambling. Among them just only 2 of my friends keep them far for a short time but currently they are doing the same thing. I know they are not heavily addicted but day by day they will. So in a situation like this actually you can't do nothing more just giving advises or suggestion. I know if i push them hard then our friendship will get hurted but i think its my responsibility to make them aware before they cross all limits.

Most alarming thing is that excessive amount of gambling addiction will not only ruin his own life but his family will also suffer for him.

      

[chaser15]

The fact that this association can conduct a survey on their own, then it means they do have some tools or things to determined who are these gamblers involved.

Why not they are the ones to pursue these gamblers to be cured? They can start from looking at these gambler's profile then ask their family about it. They can work with those gambling rehabilitation center. Just for a start.

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

That thing is quite was out of our hands. The only ones we can save are those we know in real life since we can determine where to start. We aren't in the first place to just say to random people that they need to stop since we don't know their background and that's their own decision and own money. That was really a tough job.

[stomachgrowls]

If you’re affected by someone’s behavior because of gambling, then better to stay away or help that guy to get himself out of trap because if you don’t help them at least on a simple way they’ll ended up totally broke.

The difficult thing is, most of them don't understand nor appreciate the advices and care given to them, they just don't give an attention to their well-being and financial status in life.

I'm not sure that only giving advice could help. Gambling addiction is in medical way equal to.any other addiction and such person needs professional help.

This is to complement the my first reply. If a family member cannot control the addiction of their love one, it would be better to seek professional help. There are website actually that offer free consultations.

This is the hard part because no matter how hard you do try to help these addicted persons, majority of them will surely just neglect it out and would continue into the things that they've been doing and since they are
already addicted then there would only be one thing to be into their minds which is to play no matter what would happen ahead.

I believe that this isnt only happening on UK but in some countries around the globe where gambling addiction becomes already a problem.Back on the topic and as i read up that addicts didnt get any assistance or help from others to cure up themselves but come to think that the cure is in to their minds which should really be minding off first and if its ineffective then thats the time to seek out for professional help.

Your loved ones would be the primary and next would institutions or some sort.

[DarkDays]

Well the UK has tens of millions of people stuck at home as a result of the COVID19 pandemic.

The vast majority of people are incapable of entertaining themselves or spending their time productively, so they go for low hanging fruit sources of entertainment, including TV, arguing with the spouse and gambling.

There's going to be a new wave of people that bettered themselves during the pandemic, and a new wave of people that spiraled into an even worse state.

People can't control themselves, and COVID19 is obviously making it worse.

[dothebeats]

Sadly there's not much intervention can do on the large percentage of that number. Only a big and blunt hit on the gambler's head would cause him to change his/her ways for good. Even then, the addict might pose some severe gambling withdrawal symptoms which will make it harder for the addict to recover--but it is doable if there is continuous support and if the addict really is decided to leave their old ways. The number on UK is surprisingly low considering the fact that there are tons of bookies in the country and laws regarding gambling isn't strict. Though that's the case, I expect the number to rise as quarantines are still enforced and people are still forced to stay at home with the current situation at hand.

[TimeTeller]

Sadly there's not much intervention can do on the large percentage of that number. Only a big and blunt hit on the gambler's head would cause him to change his/her ways for good. Even then, the addict might pose some severe gambling withdrawal symptoms which will make it harder for the addict to recover--but it is doable if there is continuous support and if the addict really is decided to leave their old ways. The number on UK is surprisingly low considering the fact that there are tons of bookies in the country and laws regarding gambling isn't strict. Though that's the case, I expect the number to rise as quarantines are still enforced and people are still forced to stay at home with the current situation at hand.

A gambling addict will really change if he truly wants to.
If it is because of someone else's influence, it would be hard to change for the better.
The change should be on his own will and those people that surrounded him should support him when he finally decided to quit.
Doing so will take a lot of effort, understanding and patience. If the people around him surrender along the process, he may go back to where he was.
I believe it is not only in UK with rising gambling addiction but also with other parts of the world, now that we are still in the pandemic situation.

[7788bitcoin]

It’s also worth mentioning that the report further claims that around 3.6 million people were effected due to someone’s else gambling problem, though I don’t understand how would they be effected by someone’s else gambling problems?.

If someone in your family is affected with gambling addiction then everyone will suffer especially if it is sole breadwinner and that is what is meant here.

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

Gambling addiction is real and you will not understand whether you are addicted until someone finds out, even if someone advice's about the problem an addict will resist as you will have a feeling that you are under control of the situation, but if your bank balance says other wise it is better to get help rather than going down the hole.

[Renampun]

GambleAware charity in association with Yougov conducted a survey which revealed shocking information, that around 1.4 million gamblers (UK citizens) were facing problems with their gambling addiction.

It’s also worth mentioning that the report further claims that around 3.6 million people were effected due to someone’s else gambling problem, though I don’t understand how would they be effected by someone’s else gambling problems?.

Lastly many experts have downplayed those numbers quoted in the survey, but they have acknowledged the truth that addicted gamblers are not getting the help they require to cure themselves, and since we’re a community I feel that we should try and help these gamblers as, and when we find out about their gambling addiction.

Source:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/19/uk-gambling-addiction-yougov-research

if we talk about the impact on others, of course, it has an impact...
if a household head is addicted to gambling, it will affect household finances and if a wife is addicted to gambling it will affect children. Governments around the world have paid attention to gambling, crime rates have increased and domestic violence will increase if this is not observed.

[harizen]

How did they know that all 1.4 M people under survey are all gamblers "with a problem".

Are these gamblers already in the facility? It wasn't mentioned in the article.

What if some of those are responsible gamblers. I couldn't it as worst as long as these gamblers know what they are doing.

[coupable]

if we talk about the impact on others, of course, it has an impact...
if a household head is addicted to gambling, it will affect household finances and if a wife is addicted to gambling it will affect children. Governments around the world have paid attention to gambling, crime rates have increased and domestic violence will increase if this is not observed.

Infortunetly, this can't be observed or controlled by governments as it be becomes easier to reach with technology. See how much gambling platforms are spreading the internet, the gambling industry is one of the promised field during quarantine and without quarantine.
Gambling is an addictional behavior and may take many forms. IMO, participating in ICOs without enough knowledge is a sort of gambling, doing daily trade is also gambling, so don't focus only on those who make bets against the house.

[maydna]

That is a shocking result because people in the UK has a serious problem in gambling addiction. Perhaps, people who effected from someone's else about gambling problem get it by following the gambler playing in a casino. People don't realize the risk because they only follow in the first time, but sooner or later, they follow to playing gambling.

From playing with a small amount of money, they get excited inside the game, and finally, they became addicted. Yes, that people really need help from professional to cure the addicted gamblers before the number of people who have addicted become bigger.