Gambling Disorder ?

[South Park]

I was going through my feed when I saw this article :
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/heartbroken-parents-say-hull-teacher-6755181.amp

According to the article the parents of the 24 Year old teacher blamed inadequate Gambling treatment and medicines available right now, also improper assesment of Gambling disorder. Their son became an addict by using fixed odds at the age of 16-17 and ultimately his addiction spiralled out of control.

This made me go further in the article to find more about Gambling disorder, according to the current education, it's categorized under impulsive disorder, in the US they are actually treated with medicine like : Mood stabilizers, Opioids, antidepressants and antipsychotic pills.

Is your country doing enough to inform people about the disorder? It's does require medical treatment first and foremost therefore I do think I would suggest anyone banning their accounts and asking help from social platforms to go to a certified therapist. It's not a joke and should not be taken lightly.

Do you think the laws needs improvement?
Do you think as the parents mentioned that Gambling industry has a *predatory* stance, is true?

Gambling addiction without a doubt is a problem, unlike those which are addicted to consuming substances to alter their mood in some way or form the one that is addicted to gambling suffers from a behavioral addiction, which in many cases can be even more difficult to cure, so in that aspect the parents are not wrong, however I really think they are trying to shift away the responsibility from their son, after all it is not as if anyone forced him to did what he did and he failed himself at restricting those impulses, and now he is suffering the consequences of those mistakes.

[cabron]

Lucky are those who are born in a country where people have the capacity to spend tax money on gamblers who couldn't control thier impulsiveness. If they are not in such a country like the US, these gamblers are going to be robbing anyone just so they can have some cash to gamble again.  Very unfortunate for someone in other countries, thier gambling addiction will go worse.

Yes law needs improvement. I guess if the casinos will indeed ask for KYC, the casino must do something good with thier KYC or the information they got. IF they see the person is impulsive which behavior could potentially make them addicted, maybe limit the game time of the person.

Make use of the KYC information of the casinos. If they learn the person doesn't really have money but just accidentally got there because friends visited a casino and he was tagged along, maybe limit his access after that day. But because the casino is a business, that's not possible.

[gagux123]

Unfortunately this is bad news to read!

Curiously and as incredible as it may seem, today I read a news on a website that Casinos and Gambling may be allowed in the country where I live, after almost 70 years of prohibition.

Of course, this was a Bill and it will be voted on in the Senate, but depending on the situation, gambling may be allowed here.

[chaser15]

Do you think the laws needs improvement?

Regardless of the laws being strict or needing improvement, they can't fully control each and everyone's will on doing gambling. That's beyond of law's control and the only solution I'm seeing to help gambling problems is for the people to help themselves.

No matter how the law was improved if people will ignore it since they are now getting deeply fall on doing gambling nothing will change.

That's the reality that's happening everywhere.

[arwin100]

I was going through my feed when I saw this article :
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/heartbroken-parents-say-hull-teacher-6755181.amp

According to the article the parents of the 24 Year old teacher blamed inadequate Gambling treatment and medicines available right now, also improper assesment of Gambling disorder. Their son became an addict by using fixed odds at the age of 16-17 and ultimately his addiction spiralled out of control.

This made me go further in the article to find more about Gambling disorder, according to the current education, it's categorized under impulsive disorder, in the US they are actually treated with medicine like : Mood stabilizers, Opioids, antidepressants and antipsychotic pills.

Is your country doing enough to inform people about the disorder? It's does require medical treatment first and foremost therefore I do think I would suggest anyone banning their accounts and asking help from social platforms to go to a certified therapist. It's not a joke and should not be taken lightly.

Do you think the laws needs improvement?
Do you think as the parents mentioned that Gambling industry has a *predatory* stance, is true?

There's a law already available for that maybe what we need here is proper education towards gambling is needed to improve since I rarely see gambling awareness program that's why many people think about this as normal things in life. Also people are in denial about their current situation in gambling that's why its hard for expert to asses those certain situation and help people who's already been addicted. That's why counseling and frequently educating maybe thru social media and other mainstream platform can help people realize more about the risk and how they can get out with it.

[Rabi3]

Of course there are laws in every country about gambling and it's bad effects and how government are helping to curb those addictions, even stricter penalties. But I guess it's really up to the individual themselves, in the first place they know the dangers of gambling and yet they try to get into it and suffer the consequences. The government can only do that much, people need to help themselves if they don't want to get addicted and the bad effects of gambling in life.

I started gambling at the age of 16, and to be honest I didn't think that gambling is bad, it started when I was almost certain that a team will win a match, they needed it to avoid being relegated, so I searched and found a bookie that offers that and placed a bet on them and won, I didn't even know what I was getting myself into, I didn't know I will get addicted to it, so I was missing guidance and knowledge and even restrictions, and it is a serious addiction that can cost people their money and even their mental health, most people didn't know how serious gambling addiction is until they experienced it.

[Vaskiy]

Gambling addiction is a big problem around the world. Every country have got its own stance on the issue. In my country state have been given the rights to create it's policy on gambling. During the pandemic more gambling platforms have got existed and this has taken the lives of many people. Even after so many deaths of teenagers the government haven't taken any big step. This looks like the governments will receive funds/regular pay from these platforms.

As mentioned in the OP, de-addiction centre for gambling is a must in every country. As finance is involved, gambling is much connected to the emotional activities. This is why gambling addiction need to be treated at the right time, if not the end result will be very worse.

[harizen]

Is your country doing enough to inform people about the disorder? It's does require medical treatment first and foremost therefore I do think I would suggest anyone banning their accounts and asking help from social platforms to go to a certified therapist. It's not a joke and should not be taken lightly.

I'm fine with how the government is informing people here about the disadvantage of doing gambling. But as stated by others too, what's the sense of those shared information if it will be ignored mostly by people.

I don't like to be negative but it seems it's better to see that people will experience some gambling problems in order to learn something out it.

Being a responsible gambler requires a bitter experience.

[traderethereum]

Even though in my country gambling is in a grey area, the government can control the level of gambling because people already understand the dangers of gambling.
Maybe it depends on the level of gambling addiction in a country and if that happens, maybe the government needs to revise their laws to work with the situation.
The role of parents and family is very important in the development of young people because they are still unstable at their age and easily influenced by their friends.
In addition, these young people need to have some self-control and a good level of awareness to know that something is not good.
It is not the gambling industry's fault, but there are factors from parents, family, environment that make young people look for something else that can satisfy themselves.
A child who grows up is like a clean white paper, depending on the parents how they can direct their child to do good and stay away from wrong.

[bitterguy28]

Do you think the laws needs improvement?

yes totally agreeing  in this mate, Improving the laws and the implementations so that gamblers and family's won't suffer that much because they have also some obligations to what the gamblers may come.

Do you think as the parents mentioned that Gambling industry has a *predatory* stance, is true?

What I am thinking here? is that we as parents has a total responsibilities to what our children may come.

and imagine that the involve person is a 16-17 y/o when this happens.

[Jody.Drummer]

When viewed in terms of psychological effects, someone who experiences gambling depression will be vulnerable to things that make him down for what has made him lose. Some countries also often emphasize that this kind of depression is fatal to mental and health. Not a few psychiatrists who experience the same complaint, so therapy is still a good solution to overcome depression due to gambling.

It is not a matter of law that must be corrected, but different people's gambling perspectives have different negative impacts as well. In this case, it is customary to overcome the mentality gradually and be guided by a psychiatrist who specializes in the field of mental improvement.

[lienfaye]

Laws needs improvement to minimize the cases of addiction that can lead to more serious problem. But there should be strict implementation and awareness so gamblers can manage to discipline themselves.

Being a responsible gambler requires a bitter experience.

Well, you're right. Sometimes we need to learned the hard way in order to realize our mistakes and to avoid repeating the same mistakes again.

[Wexnident]

Law changes depends on how severe the situation is in each country. I don't think it's necessary using the case of the 24 year old boy. He started out at around a legal age so it's not like he's not aware of what he's doing.

Well tbf, it started out at an age of 16-17, which spiraled out of control probably during that 6-7 year gap from when he first started. I guess they're blaming the medication and process and whatnot that the kid underwent for said years but still wasn't able to stop gambling. There are a lot of cases where influence on a young age actually tends to stay when we grow up after all, especially if the said activity was still being done even after the start up. Its kinda like a virus that grew worse and worse.

[ChiBitCTy]

On one hand I think that the Government needs to fuck off for the most part and let people live their lives. Who are they to tell adults they shouldn’t be allowed to make bets? On the other hand I know it’s a serious issue, like drug addiction and I think it’s important there is help available if needed. Most people can handle it without problem, so in my opinion it’s not something that should ever be banned (for adults that is).

[Peanutswar]

In the first place, the parents are responsible to guide their children to make a proper knowledge what are the things right and wrong, we cannot blame the government because the child get addicted the education start first in their house that's way better to educate their children first but at that rate of addiction and the parent's can't hold any more they can seek help for the government for like a physiatrist but if the child can handle the gambling things and can earn through this a good factor but still need to be guided.

[Reatim]

In the first place, the parents are responsible to guide their children to make a proper knowledge what are the things right and wrong,

that is the best point , we as parents must understand and learn what our children is doing and taking part.

we cannot blame the government because the child get addicted

those guilty people wanted to look for others to be blamed for their own mistakes and irresponsible actions.

the education start first in their house that's way better to educate their children first but at that rate of addiction

agreed totally , i myself is acting on this part because i don't want my child to go in different ways.

and the parent's can't hold any more they can seek help for the government for like a physiatrist but if the child can handle the gambling things and can earn through this a good factor but still need to be guided.

This is what government and family needs to be part together, helping each other for the benefits of the child.

[acroman08]

According to the article the parents of the 24 Year old teacher blamed inadequate Gambling treatment and medicines available right now, also improper assesment of Gambling disorder. Their son became an addict by using fixed odds at the age of 16-17 and ultimately his addiction spiralled out of control.

I agree with her regarding the inadequate gambling treatment and medicines but it is unfair to solely blame everything on it. mental disorder is always complex and complicated, misdiagnosing is always possible.

Is your country doing enough to inform people about the disorder?

NO! there is rarely any mention of gambling addiction/disorder in my country.

Do you think the laws needs improvement?

YES!

Do you think as the parents mentioned that Gambling industry has a *predatory* stance, is true?

YES! people may not like or completely deny it but it is true.

[coco23]

Hm just reading this, I don't think there is sth like a "Gambling disorder". I guess one can get addicted to it, just like other addictions that don't involve drug abuse (e.g. video games, social networks, porn or whatever). The treatment then should follow the standard procedure for this kind of illness (not sure what it is, I am no docter...)

Of course for younger people the parents play an important role to educate their children. School education should also play their part though.

[michellee]

I guess it all comes down to each one because we know gambling is an activity that some people do in their spare time. If a child is addicted to gambling, it is not all the fault of the child or the gambling itself but it will be a big question, why the child can be like that. Of course, this also needs to be considered by every parent how they supervise their children. Maybe parents can accuse gambling of making their child addicted but maybe parents need to look at what causes their child to be like that. A child can't become addicted without a reason. It's like an addiction to playing games on a smartphone but this time, gambling uses money.

This is why parents need to wisely supervise their children and always remind their children to stay away from gambling and explain the consequences that will arise if they become addicted. And it will be the responsibility of the parents to supervise their children.

[davis196]

This made me go further in the article to find more about Gambling disorder, according to the current education, it's categorized under impulsive disorder, in the US they are actually treated with medicine like : Mood stabilizers, Opioids, antidepressants and antipsychotic pills.

I guess that "big pharma" is really desperate to sell more drugs and make more money from of the poor gambling addicts.This is just as predatory as some parts of the gambling industry.
I don't really think that gambling addiction can be cured with drugs,pills and remedies.It can be cured only by therapy and by the desire of the gambling addict to solve his mental problem and to get out of his toxic condition.
It has been proven multiple times that some antidepressants can lead to addiction.
Nobody can solve a gambler's problem,by turning one addiction into another.