Where to seek help if you need; concerned with gambling addiction.

[Betwrong]

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If you are going to check on it further there are a lot of shrinks that can be consulted for gambling addiction, addiction in general. I would be careful as to what these doctors will give you as treatment. For me, the advise and the plans of action would be sufficient. If they will give me a medicine or a supplement, then that is a whole different story. Some of these medicines that they prescribe might not be good for me. So I need to be sure that I will not drink any medicine nor buy the medicine that they recommend.

it is not about medicine mate , but about Mental help .. doctors expertise is mind control and not physical health.

But some doctors do prescribe medications for fighting gambling addiction, and in many cases the drugs work. For example, there are antidepressants and mood stabilizers which can mitigate the negative effects of compulsive gambling. And there are others that can help in fighting the addiction itself. Check this out:

Medications that have been found to be helpful in decreasing either the urge to gamble or the thrill involved in doing so include antiseizure medications like carbamazepine (Tegretol) and topiramate (Topamax), mood stabilizers like lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications used to address addictions like naltrexone (ReVia), and antidepressants like clomipramine (Anafranil) and fluvoxamine (Luvox).

[Shasha80]

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If you are going to check on it further there are a lot of shrinks that can be consulted for gambling addiction, addiction in general. I would be careful as to what these doctors will give you as treatment. For me, the advise and the plans of action would be sufficient. If they will give me a medicine or a supplement, then that is a whole different story. Some of these medicines that they prescribe might not be good for me. So I need to be sure that I will not drink any medicine nor buy the medicine that they recommend.

it is not about medicine mate , but about Mental help .. doctors expertise is mind control and not physical health.

But some doctors do prescribe medications for fighting gambling addiction, and in many cases the drugs work. For example, there are antidepressants and mood stabilizers which can mitigate the negative effects of compulsive gambling. And there are others that can help in fighting the addiction itself. Check this out:

Medications that have been found to be helpful in decreasing either the urge to gamble or the thrill involved in doing so include antiseizure medications like carbamazepine (Tegretol) and topiramate (Topamax), mood stabilizers like lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications used to address addictions like naltrexone (ReVia), and antidepressants like clomipramine (Anafranil) and fluvoxamine (Luvox).

Actually curing gambling addiction is in principle the same as curing drug addiction. And my friend who is addicted to gambling has indeed come
to the doctor, because he has had difficulty dealing with his gambling addiction. It turned out that the doctor gave the drug Naltrexone which
functions to suppress the behavior of gambling addicts for an irresistible desire. The drug Naltrexone has been approved by the National Health
and Medical Research Council. Usually, if gambling addiction is in a severe category, it must be helped by coming to a psychiatrist for
psychological treatment.

[Silberman]

One of the reasons why gambling addiction can proceed to such stages is that unlike other addictions in which you can clearly see the effects of someone that is addicted, for example in the case of alcohol if every time that you see your friend or family member he has obvious signs that he has been drinking then you can easily tell that he has a problem with alcohol, but in the case of gambling addiction this is not possible as the only way to tell if a person is addicted is to see him at the casino over and over again or see how indebted he is and neither of those two things can be easily observed unless you make an effort to do so.

This is very true.

You'll never know unless it's too late, or if some of your friends accidentally saw your husband of a family member that he is addicted in playing gambling. But you'll also notice it if you're asking him money because it's his salary day but he always said he have no more money left because he spend it on something or whatever. There will be only less number of gamblers who confessed or will confess their addiction in an early stage.

You are correct that there are other signs, however in the case the person that is having some problems when it comes to their gambling activities they are never going to tell you the money they are asking from you is going to be used for gambling purposes, so you think you are helping them overcome a difficult time on their lives or investing in a business, and even if they do this with every single member of their family it is probable they are not caught as most people prefer to keep those things a secret to not worry other family members.

[uneng]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

[carlfebz2]

One of the reasons why gambling addiction can proceed to such stages is that unlike other addictions in which you can clearly see the effects of someone that is addicted, for example in the case of alcohol if every time that you see your friend or family member he has obvious signs that he has been drinking then you can easily tell that he has a problem with alcohol, but in the case of gambling addiction this is not possible as the only way to tell if a person is addicted is to see him at the casino over and over again or see how indebted he is and neither of those two things can be easily observed unless you make an effort to do so.

This is very true.

You'll never know unless it's too late, or if some of your friends accidentally saw your husband of a family member that he is addicted in playing gambling. But you'll also notice it if you're asking him money because it's his salary day but he always said he have no more money left because he spend it on something or whatever. There will be only less number of gamblers who confessed or will confess their addiction in an early stage.

You are correct that there are other signs, however in the case the person that is having some problems when it comes to their gambling activities they are never going to tell you the money they are asking from you is going to be used for gambling purposes, so you think you are helping them overcome a difficult time on their lives or investing in a business, and even if they do this with every single member of their family it is probable they are not caught as most people prefer to keep those things a secret to not worry other family members.

No gambler would really be telling out the truth on where those funds would be used for because if they do then that would really result into being ignored or been rejected when you do tend to borrow money.

They would really be saying up things which would convince you out just for you to give or borrow them money and as a friend that someone do seek out for help then for sure you would surely pity him/her and borrow him up without any knowing that those would be
used on gambling purpose which i dont see to be worth.

Once you hooked up with addiction then for sure you would really be having a big problem.

[pilosopotasyo]

He thought that he has a Midas touch the first time he tried gambling and won, but unfortunately, it did not go on his way, by the time he realized that he is too deep in his addition losing a lot of money, this is what happens if you do not have the character and you are on a wrong start in gambling, somebody should have told that guy that he should only gamble money that he can afford to lose.

[Fredomago]

He thought that he has a Midas touch the first time he tried gambling and won, but unfortunately, it did not go on his way, by the time he realized that he is too deep in his addition losing a lot of money, this is what happens if you do not have the character and you are on a wrong start in gambling, somebody should have told that guy that he should only gamble money that he can afford to lose.

Treating things the right way, I see your point and it's really valid to avoid heavy addiction, if you the right understanding and you know that everything around this venue needs a responsible decision-making,

If you are well prepared and you able to sets your limitation it won't necessary to asked for any professional help,
addiction comes after you when you engaged yourself too much but forget about setting the boundaries.

It's a must to use only spare money or amount that you can easy to let go.

[just_Alice]

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If you are going to check on it further there are a lot of shrinks that can be consulted for gambling addiction, addiction in general. I would be careful as to what these doctors will give you as treatment. For me, the advise and the plans of action would be sufficient. If they will give me a medicine or a supplement, then that is a whole different story. Some of these medicines that they prescribe might not be good for me. So I need to be sure that I will not drink any medicine nor buy the medicine that they recommend.

it is not about medicine mate , but about Mental help .. doctors expertise is mind control and not physical health.

But some doctors do prescribe medications for fighting gambling addiction, and in many cases the drugs work. For example, there are antidepressants and mood stabilizers which can mitigate the negative effects of compulsive gambling. And there are others that can help in fighting the addiction itself. Check this out:

Medications that have been found to be helpful in decreasing either the urge to gamble or the thrill involved in doing so include antiseizure medications like carbamazepine (Tegretol) and topiramate (Topamax), mood stabilizers like lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications used to address addictions like naltrexone (ReVia), and antidepressants like clomipramine (Anafranil) and fluvoxamine (Luvox).

Actually curing gambling addiction is in principle the same as curing drug addiction. And my friend who is addicted to gambling has indeed come
to the doctor, because he has had difficulty dealing with his gambling addiction. It turned out that the doctor gave the drug Naltrexone which
functions to suppress the behavior of gambling addicts for an irresistible desire. The drug Naltrexone has been approved by the National Health
and Medical Research Council. Usually, if gambling addiction is in a severe category, it must be helped by coming to a psychiatrist for
psychological treatment.

Exactly! The problem is with the psychological addiction, and it doesn't matter what's the subject of addiction: drugs, gambling, games, etc. The only exception is with the drugs, because unlike other things, it can cause physical addiction, which requires a much more serious treatment.
Also, IMO psychiatric help comes as the first-line defense, and only in most severe cases, the medications should be prescribed.

[hahay]

He thought that he has a Midas touch the first time he tried gambling and won, but unfortunately, it did not go on his way, by the time he realized that he is too deep in his addition losing a lot of money, this is what happens if you do not have the character and you are on a wrong start in gambling, somebody should have told that guy that he should only gamble money that he can afford to lose.

Treating things the right way, I see your point and it's really valid to avoid heavy addiction, if you the right understanding and you know that everything around this venue needs a responsible decision-making,

If you are well prepared and you able to sets your limitation it won't necessary to asked for any professional help,
addiction comes after you when you engaged yourself too much but forget about setting the boundaries.

It's a must to use only spare money or amount that you can easy to let go.

Unfortunately, most gamblers are undisciplined so it is difficult for them to set these limits. Also, gamblers who get a lot of losses at least they will only share their experiences only with close friends and in this case, a close friend when they realize that it must be stopped then this close friend can ask for help from an expert or more professional. But unfortunately, most of them will remain closed to others but it doesn't really matter as long as their friends can help them to get out of gambling that may have ruined their lives.

[lienfaye]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

Thats why there's a consequences in our every action if you become involve in illegal activities or committed a crime because of addiction or to sustain it. Gamblers who became addicted deserves a second chance to change and to lead a new life however it depends on how far you go for being addicted. Someone to talk to is a big help to open up our problem, but a psychologist would be much better.

[molsewid]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

This is a two different cases but serious matters. Stealing money just to have an access to get engage in gambling were connected. Connected in a way the she is desperate to steal a money just to gamble. This is really a serious case knowing that the person involve is young ones. It really need to seek help from doctors like psychometricians or psychologist. And also it is some if the reality of gambling addiction and how important of having a self control over wants.

[Taskford]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

This is a two different cases but serious matters. Stealing money just to have an access to get engage in gambling were connected. Connected in a way the she is desperate to steal a money just to gamble. This is really a serious case knowing that the person involve is young ones. It really need to seek help from doctors like psychometricians or psychologist. And also it is some if the reality of gambling addiction and how important of having a self control over wants.

If the intention on stealing is to have money for gambling then is really disturbing if this kind of person came to the point doing this well we can say that he is on high level of addiction since she can afford to do bad thinga just to fulfill theirselves on their addiction. They really need to get professional help since if this type of person doesn't get cured expect that they will do worse things just to get money for their vices.

[Wexnident]

it is not about medicine mate , but about Mental help .. doctors expertise is mind control and not physical health.

There are medicine that helps you though. Not necessarily helpful in the long run imo, but it does help you control your mental health in the short term, at the very least, enough to help you from being affected too much by the stuff you're worried about. Heck, even doctors that specialize in psychological health would still probably recommend some medicine in certain situations.

If the intention on stealing is to have money for gambling then is really disturbing if this kind of person came to the point doing this well we can say that he is on high level of addiction since she can afford to do bad thinga just to fulfill theirselves on their addiction. They really need to get professional help since if this type of person doesn't get cured expect that they will do worse things just to get money for their vices.

Well at the point that someone actually lost all of their money due to gambling, it already sends the wrong signals, both for others and for the person in talk themselves. They need professional help, yes, but first is that they really need to face the situation face first since they wouldn't actually ask for help if they don't do so.

[michellee]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

Thats why there's a consequences in our every action if you become involve in illegal activities or committed a crime because of addiction or to sustain it. Gamblers who became addicted deserves a second chance to change and to lead a new life however it depends on how far you go for being addicted. Someone to talk to is a big help to open up our problem, but a psychologist would be much better.

Every person who made a mistake deserves a second chance, especially if they really regret what they did before. But unfortunately, society seems hard to give that second and do not open their minds that every person changes after making a mistake. Everything that we did have a risk and consequences, but not all people can realize that. Talking to other people can solve the problem temporarily, but maybe it needs to go to the psychologist if the problem is worse.

[uneng]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

Thats why there's a consequences in our every action if you become involve in illegal activities or committed a crime because of addiction or to sustain it. Gamblers who became addicted deserves a second chance to change and to lead a new life however it depends on how far you go for being addicted. Someone to talk to is a big help to open up our problem, but a psychologist would be much better.

Every person who made a mistake deserves a second chance, especially if they really regret what they did before. But unfortunately, society seems hard to give that second and do not open their minds that every person changes after making a mistake. Everything that we did have a risk and consequences, but not all people can realize that. Talking to other people can solve the problem temporarily, but maybe it needs to go to the psychologist if the problem is worse.

Second chances are for people who regret on what they have done in the past and a punishment is indeed needed to let the person think about their actions and to make justice towards the victim. As far as I know people who steal deserve the jail. After they fulfill their sentence a new chance is given to them, so they can choose changing their lifestyle or continue doing mistakes.
Gamblers who steal to play are selfish and don't care for anyone else. They are not only damaging their own lives, but also the lives of anyone else they may encounter on their way. So first of all we should care for their victims.

[Fortify]

But some doctors do prescribe medications for fighting gambling addiction, and in many cases the drugs work. For example, there are antidepressants and mood stabilizers which can mitigate the negative effects of compulsive gambling. And there are others that can help in fighting the addiction itself. Check this out:

Medications that have been found to be helpful in decreasing either the urge to gamble or the thrill involved in doing so include antiseizure medications like carbamazepine (Tegretol) and topiramate (Topamax), mood stabilizers like lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications used to address addictions like naltrexone (ReVia), and antidepressants like clomipramine (Anafranil) and fluvoxamine (Luvox).

As we've seen with the Opiod epidemic that engulfed America, sometimes Doctors may be doing more harm than good - not maliciously but because corporations have carefully crafted strategies to sell more drugs. You should obviously take professional advice (ideally at debt charities first) and not necessarily jump straight to the idea that medication is right - they can bring a whole other set of problems. Being in the right state of mind and having a stable setting around you is a key part of recovery that is overlooked. If you are unemployed, bored or lack social interaction on a regular basis then any one of these things can make you seek out an activity (like gambling) in an attempt to fill an empty void in your life.

[Roidz]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

that's why all religions in the world forbid someone from gambling, because it has a bad effect on themselves and their families and even other people, when someone gambles and they lose of course they will be very desperate because they no longer have money, so inevitably they want or not will commit to be crimes, especially when someone who gambles will always drink alcohol and this will trigger them to do bad things.

[BITCOIN4X]

that's why all religions in the world forbid someone from gambling, because it has a bad effect on themselves and their families and even other people, when someone gambles and they lose of course they will be very desperate because they no longer have money, so inevitably they want or not will commit to be crimes, especially when someone who gambles will always drink alcohol and this will trigger them to do bad things.

That is why every gambler should not make gambling their main source of income as this can lead to a lot of problems in the end. You may be right about the prohibition of gambling by various religions, but that will not stop many gamblers from gambling. If you are afraid of addiction, then stay away from gambling. If you can't control your emotion in gambling, then never approach gambling. We really have to be responsible for all the action we take and a gambler should always be responsible for the gambling.

[bitzizzix]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

that's why all religions in the world forbid someone from gambling, because it has a bad effect on themselves and their families and even other people, when someone gambles and they lose of course they will be very desperate because they no longer have money, so inevitably they want or not will commit to be crimes, especially when someone who gambles will always drink alcohol and this will trigger them to do bad things.

It's not just religion that forbids it, the law also prohibits it and other people also prohibit or exile it because they don't want to be infected.
Gambling means being willing to risk something that was previously valued in the hope of getting something more valuable. As a result, a gambling addict ends up sacrificing everything he has, including possessions, lots of debt and crime or crime just to get money to gamble. and it can affect financial problems, work, to mental health.
and serious gambling addict should be cured completely otherwise it will result in suicide, seek professional help who can help him and delete or avoid the site as well or not come again to real casino, serious intentions and closer to God.

[uneng]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

that's why all religions in the world forbid someone from gambling, because it has a bad effect on themselves and their families and even other people, when someone gambles and they lose of course they will be very desperate because they no longer have money, so inevitably they want or not will commit to be crimes, especially when someone who gambles will always drink alcohol and this will trigger them to do bad things.

It's not just religion that forbids it, the law also prohibits it and other people also prohibit or exile it because they don't want to be infected.
Gambling means being willing to risk something that was previously valued in the hope of getting something more valuable. As a result, a gambling addict ends up sacrificing everything he has, including possessions, lots of debt and crime or crime just to get money to gamble. and it can affect financial problems, work, to mental health.
and serious gambling addict should be cured completely otherwise it will result in suicide, seek professional help who can help him and delete or avoid the site as well or not come again to real casino, serious intentions and closer to God.

Actually only the minor parcel of gamblers will act insanely like this. This fact indicates the problem isn't gambling activity itself, but the addicted individual. There are people who have a tendency to become addicted and if it's not going to happen through gambling, it will be through alcohol, drugs, compulsive buying or something else. By turning gambling into illegal practice, governments and religions aren't saving people from addiction at all.
In order to save people from addiction, the society would need to cancel capitalism and tie each person to a chain, so they could be controlled 24 hours daily. However it looks more insane than the own addiction, right?