Is it possible to control Gambling behaviors?

[Hispo]

I have had family members from other cities that I used to visit that were quite into gambling, they would basically gamble everyday, mostly as entertainment and as social activity at dusk.
most of them did not have problems with gambling except one, that put him into a very bad position with family and I believe that was his mistake.

To overcome any addiction or problem, it is imperative to count on other people that care about you, it makes things easier.
I believe it is possible, but facing something as impulsive as an actual gambling problem being alone is too hard...

[JoyMarsha]

The best way to go about gambling addiction is to stay far from it by avoiding it. Gambling addiction is like a wound, the more you touch or look at it, the more it forces you to remember it. For an addicted gambler to be on the safe side is to avoid looking at or getting involved with it.
Addictions don't stop if you keep revisiting them all the time. Gambling addiction will only be controlled if you learn how to disconnect from it entirely

[Wexnident]

According to many studies and the opinions of experts in behavioral psychology, gambling-related behaviors can be controlled, whether to reduce addictive behaviors or avoid addiction for beginners;

In brief, You can deal well with your gambling problems by learning about it, addressing it, controlling what might drive you to gambling, and then getting support.

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

It can be controlled ofc. It's just a matter of how you want to do it. There's a forced option where you ask for assistance through someone else where they pretty much guard or check up on you most of the day to see if you're doing gambling, and if necessary, forcibly stop you (though this may lead to withdrawal symptoms imo).

There's also the slow transition to removing it in your life, just like how smokers can slowly get help and reduce if not completely remove smoking from their lives. Or they can even replace it with something more productive, e.g. a hobby such as sports, arts, studying, etc.

[nakamura12]

It is possible to control gambling behavior by starting to respect yourself. If you don't respect yourself then that means you don't have control of your behavior which means you won't also be able to control yourself during gambling. It's up to you on how you do it but if you don't know then better ask for help with your family. I am a gambler but I have control on how much I want to spend and I only spend what I can afford to lose. If you can't possibly control yourself then better stop gambling.

[alegotardo]

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

This is certainly possible, but it is something very subjective that varies a lot from person to person.
It varies a lot even in the same person, depending on the emotional situation they are in at the moment, because if they are having problems in a romantic relationship or at work, for example, they will be much more susceptible to gambling addiction than she had a well-planned life.
I believe that the best tip is not to rely only on yourself, but to share your hobby for gambling with someone else and allow that person to have an opinion and help control your spending of money and time on these games.

[Dave1]

It is possible to control gambling behavior by starting to respect yourself. If you don't respect yourself then that means you don't have control of your behavior which means you won't also be able to control yourself during gambling. It's up to you on how you do it but if you don't know then better ask for help with your family. I am a gambler but I have control on how much I want to spend and I only spend what I can afford to lose. If you can't possibly control yourself then better stop gambling.

It really starts from within, identify that you have the problem so that a solution can be made. So the answer is yes, it is possible to control gambling behavior, but it will take a lot of courage to admit first that you have the addiction. Make yourself busy, start a new career, go out with your friends and family, start a new hobby. Be creative and think of something that will make your mind not to indulge or become involved in gambling again.

[rahmad2nd]

It can really be controlled and that one would be starting from yourself.

- Strong self discipline
- Strong control of emotion
- Limited or dont go beyond border lines in terms of spending
- Dont believe one easy money or making yourself rich with gambling.

Once you do have this kind of mindset or beliefs and you strictly followed it
then making yourself addicted through gambling is less likely to happen.

Well you have answered this question well, I totally agree. 

So far I have not found a thesis on this subject.  however on the topic of this thread it is totally manageable.  as far as I read (online news, mainstream) gambling behavior is closely related to a country, whether developed or developing.  Most gamblers who are addicted are the lower middle class people when compared to the class society (intellect, smart, educated) apart from famous figures who are trapped in addiction, only a small part of the lower middle class.  One of the main factors that influence a gambler not to become an addict is the mindset, personality and self-control.

[acroman08]

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

it's pretty obvious, isn't it? I mean if people can't control their gambling behaviour there would be far more people addicted to gambling and the issue about it would be far more serious than it is now. also, experts have already said it is possible, I am pretty they have done studies regarding it to come to this conclusion. as for the tips, aside from what milewilda have mentioned, I usually just put aside funds for gambling.

[Darker45]

I don't think so. I don't think those gamblers who are facing severe addiction problems can address these problems all by themselves. I really don't think they can manage to control, much less end, their addiction if left unassisted. That's why there are professional interventions for these people because putting an end to gambling addiction can't be done by somebody who doesn't have enough background in combating addiction problems.

[LodisMcguire]

The only thing you need to stop gambling behaviour is self control and discipline.I know it's hard to do,but people who have strong desire to stop gambling will preserve.Tips that i can think,keep yourself busy with your job or positive hobby like gardening or reading or anything.It will disract you from your gambling impulses.

[gunhell16]

According to many studies and the opinions of experts in behavioral psychology, gambling-related behaviors can be controlled, whether to reduce addictive behaviors or avoid addiction for beginners;

In brief, You can deal well with your gambling problems by learning about it, addressing it, controlling what might drive you to gambling, and then getting support.

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

if we apply good behaviour to gambling casinos, maybe the result will be good that we will get to ensure that. Especially since you know how to control it properly, that's why we have a saying that if what is planted is good, it is also good when it is harvested. But if it started badly and wasn't right, you can also expect that the result will be bad, it's just that simple.

[hahay]

The only way to be able to learn it, overcome it and control it is about awareness. If a gambler is aware of all the problems that will arise from gambling, then surely they will be able to study them, overcome them and control them. Not many of them have good awareness and by not having such awareness they will not be able to learn it, overcome it and control in gambling. But indeed, the main thing to raise awareness is because there is a strong will in oneself, it is difficult to overcome problems in gambling because we will keep trying again and again without realizing that we have lost more.

[danherbias07]

Yes, it can be controlled. With a strong mentality, you could lessen it and this is no different from smoking habits and drinking problems.
It's all in the mind as if you must do it every day, habitually or else your day won't be complete.
If you could change that kind of rhythm then you could minimize the number of times doing it in a day. That's how I quit smoking and that's how I also controlled my gambling habits when I was into dice before.
I stopped dice and focused on sports gambling, this way I am in control and the bets are not continuous avoiding stress.

[ipanks]

Gambling-related behavior can be controlled but it will depend on how self-controlled the gambler is. Most people who have played gambling will return to the gambling table and spend a lot of time gambling and make they lose a lot of money. Perhaps limiting the amount of money and the length of time you gamble can help you control your gambling addiction. But it will come back again how well you can control yourself to be able to quit gambling.

[joeperry]

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

Based on my experience, yes it can be followed and it is really possible. I remember the time that I am not aware that I was wasting so much money or beyond my budget limit and realizing it when I almost lost everything, it is not an easy process but if you are really persistent it is possible. I also believe that each player has its own coping mechanism they can discover to themselves to avoid gambling addiction and in my case it is playing online games. It took me away to gambling but I still do play gambling but with strict budget limitation and time and setting a winning and losing money would help a lot too.

[btc78]

According to many studies and the opinions of experts in behavioral psychology, gambling-related behaviors can be controlled, whether to reduce addictive behaviors or avoid addiction for beginners;

In brief, You can deal well with your gambling problems by learning about it, addressing it, controlling what might drive you to gambling, and then getting support.

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

Studies is not completely right most of the time because they are only basing in the people they interviewed and observe but this not talk about the reality, controlling gambling can happen once the said gambler had been briefed and knowledgeable from the beginning of His gambling career but if he is not? then this can be very hard to happen.

those who gamble with full target of winning are mostly the people that turns out a  addicted one because they only set one goal and that is to win.

but those who can control themselves are mostly those people that understand enjoyment and also the fun.

[Wiwo]

Gambling addiction just like every other physiological disorder can be controlled, and the process of controlling an addiction may not seem easy but then with self-determination and exclusion from all related gambling activities will go a long way to fixing that behavioral misplacement. And also other forms of treatment can be carried out on the gambler who can not handle that withdrawal process personally.

[Oshosondy]

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

Fighting gambling addiction is not easy, the reason why most addicts gamble again is when they have been affected very well in real life to the point they know they have to stop as they do not make progress but using the money that supposed to be used for better things to gamble, when they start realizing that gambling is not for money making. It can be controlled, but very difficult. This has been my personal life experience but actually I controlled mine, but almost seem like impossible to be controlled.

[Fortify]

According to many studies and the opinions of experts in behavioral psychology, gambling-related behaviors can be controlled, whether to reduce addictive behaviors or avoid addiction for beginners;

In brief, You can deal well with your gambling problems by learning about it, addressing it, controlling what might drive you to gambling, and then getting support.

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

Honestly the best thing to control any sort of addictive behavior you might have succumbed to is to stop it entirely. If you're addicted to cigarettes, then you should cut them out entirely and not have "just one" which can draw you back into the habit. When quitting you also need to be aware of the triggers which start you off, if you gamble on a Friday evening after a long week at work - go find a new activity to fill your time. The initial few weeks are the toughest until you "rewire" your brain to break the connection with your formed behavior patterns.

[Rigon]

According to many studies and the opinions of experts in behavioral psychology, gambling-related behaviors can be controlled, whether to reduce addictive behaviors or avoid addiction for beginners;

In brief, You can deal well with your gambling problems by learning about it, addressing it, controlling what might drive you to gambling, and then getting support.

Is this possible according to your opinion and what are the tips that can be followed?

You can control yourself from gambling addiction but you must follow some rules or advice.There is no work in this world that people cannot do if they want to.Everything is possible by man. But there must be the most will power. Gambling can never be emotional.Whenever you become passionate about gambling, there will be a great deal of greed in you.Only by dealing with this greed can you come back from gambling addiction.You always have to keep yourself disciplined.And the biggest thing is never think of yourself as rich in gambling money.