Can change of environment have an effect on gambling addiction.

[darkangel11]

Depends on whether your addiction is environment-based or not.

You can have 2 different gamblers. One gambles with friends and all his dudes are gamblers. They all go watch football in a pub every weekend and bet at the nearby bookie. It's a social event that's hard to skip.

The other guy gambles at home because he's tired every day after work and wants to forget about his day. For this second guy a change will be much more difficult. Maybe if he ever gets a better job and has enough money to find himself a nice hobby far from gambling...

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[gabbie2010]

Change in environment will have a great impact and influence on any gambling addiction with reference to relocating to a very religious environment especially in an islamic society where gambling is completely prohibited an addicted gambler has no choice than to quit, even in the midst of christian faithfuls such a gambler can be counselled and encourage to stop gambling, more importantly non available of former gambling mates will speedily and hastily stop that gambler addiction because they motivate and encourages the act.

[goaldigger]

This is maybe applicable to a person who is addicted to a land base casino gambling game.  Moving away from the place where the patient's addiction is nurtured, is one of the better methods of controlling gambling addiction but if the person is addicted to online Casino games, then moving out would do nothing especially if the internet connection is way better than the place he came from. It is better to stay and just cut the internet connection off.

This is one of the best solution, to stay away from those casinos but since many casinos are getting online now, I think moving into another place doesn’t guarantee any change because it will still a choice of a gambler to continue playing or not. I guess, the role of his family can also be a big help to recover because if he is still expose in online gambling, there’s still a high possibility to become addict again. You can recover even if you stay on your place, its just a matter of dedication and commitment, better to take that chance now before its too late.

[Fatunad]

Depends on whether your addiction is environment-based or not.

You can have 2 different gamblers. One gambles with friends and all his dudes are gamblers. They all go watch football in a pub every weekend and bet at the nearby bookie. It's a social event that's hard to skip.

The other guy gambles at home because he's tired every day after work and wants to forget about his day. For this second guy a change will be much more difficult. Maybe if he ever gets a better job and has enough money to find himself a nice hobby far from gambling...

Its situational and the type of gamblers you had mentioned is indeed accurate which it does depend on what kind of gambler you are whether a social type or alone type which environment could also a big factor on why he do play gambling and getting used to it and on the times that changes do happen then one could simply adapt it and the other one would really able to feel such changes and would also be having some changes in action as well but if your addiction level is already into the roof then you cant really totally stop no matter what condition or situation you are in on which it would really be just still like a normal day on where
if you do find out some difficulties on playing then you would normally be finding ways or path for you to do so.So its still the same old story. 

[samcrypto]

Change in environment will have a great impact and influence on any gambling addiction with reference to relocating to a very religious environment especially in an islamic society where gambling is completely prohibited an addicted gambler has no choice than to quit, even in the midst of christian faithfuls such a gambler can be counselled and encourage to stop gambling, more importantly non available of former gambling mates will speedily and hastily stop that gambler addiction because they motivate and encourages the act.

This can be a big help but considering the cost, most gambling addict can’t afford this one and in my country relocating is not easy, it means a lot of money. If you are already addict and want to get away from that addiction, seek the help of your family and even without relocating, you can still recover. Changing environment can be a big help, but of course it needs a lot of analysis because you are not just changing your place, you are also giving up things that you used to do on your previous place, and its not that easy.

[Wakate]

Change in environment will have a great impact and influence on any gambling addiction with reference to relocating to a very religious environment especially in an islamic society where gambling is completely prohibited an addicted gambler has no choice than to quit, even in the midst of christian faithfuls such a gambler can be counselled and encourage to stop gambling, more importantly non available of former gambling mates will speedily and hastily stop that gambler addiction because they motivate and encourages the act.

Change of environment can affect our gambling lifestyles if we move into an environment where there is more gambling addiction. Meeting new friends that are into gambling especially those that takes it very seriously like a career can affect our gambling urge and frequency. Gambling addiction had been a big problem in the society and there had been a frequent increase in the rate at which people gambles on a daily basis.

[traderethereum]

Change in environment will have a great impact and influence on any gambling addiction with reference to relocating to a very religious environment especially in an islamic society where gambling is completely prohibited an addicted gambler has no choice than to quit, even in the midst of christian faithfuls such a gambler can be counselled and encourage to stop gambling, more importantly non available of former gambling mates will speedily and hastily stop that gambler addiction because they motivate and encourages the act.

Change of environment can affect our gambling lifestyles if we move into an environment where there is more gambling addiction. Meeting new friends that are into gambling especially those that takes it very seriously like a career can affect our gambling urge and frequency. Gambling addiction had been a big problem in the society and there had been a frequent increase in the rate at which people gambles on a daily basis.

It would be better if people who are addicted could move to a new environment to meet new people and have different habits from where they lived before.
This will give him feel a different experience and can build a new habit that can stop him from wanting to play gambling.
If he did this continuously, maybe he could get rid of his gambling addiction in no time because he would feel the situation was different and he should change for the better.
Family, friends, and the environment will help him to change so he can feel a second chance in his life.

[rahmad2nd]

no, it wouldn't be better but it would be a wise choice for the changes he wanted. one thing that a person must do to change his bad habit of gambling addiction is not only to move places, even an addict must do other activities to divert his attention to his addiction problem. That way everything will work out the way you want it to. The problem of addiction is a frightening specter that affects a person's life because of that one must convince himself not to make gambling as an escape or a steady income. 
have fun when it's needed.

[btc78]

This will certainly help addicted gambling to at least lessen His desire and capacity to gamble but of course depending to where he will be relocated , because if he will live again to same environment in which has gambling places also then that will be the same as what he has in the past.
but if the place will be somewhere outside His gambling zone? then help will be on that part of living.
this will add changes to his daily activities and will be a great escape for what they desire to live now.

[Gozie51]

I'm looking at the possibility of this to happen for an addict to change if relocated to another area. I think that considerably it can happen for instance if an addict moves to a location where the casino or game house is far from him, by this he would be restricted or have a kind of barrier which may gradually reduce his interest in it. Like also if he moves into seminary school or church confine area where gambling is already inherently prohibited, then he may find it difficult to indulge continuously. But to sum up, I believe change is a personal decision and not the measures used to make an individual to change. Gambling is an habit and habit is formed either gradually effortlessly or by personal conviction and that is also how it can be managed.

[Boristhecat]

You will agree with me that society and the environment can have a great influence on the lifestyle of every individual, you often can find yourself doing, or being involved in that activity that almost everyone is involved with in that your locale as a result of influence. Now considering someone who is a gambling addict, is there any possibility of him/her becoming better if they are relocated to another environment or society where people around are not involved in gambling?

Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?

I have heard that for real drug addicts who have ended their addiction with the help of specialists/clinics, the main problem is returning to the former environment - this dramatically increases the likelihood that they will again get addicted to drugs. I think with gambling a similar picture. But the environment is not the most important factor that can outweigh all the others, so even if your environment is completely healthy, you can still become a gambling addict.

[Cling18]

You will agree with me that society and the environment can have a great influence on the lifestyle of every individual, you often can find yourself doing, or being involved in that activity that almost everyone is involved with in that your locale as a result of influence. Now considering someone who is a gambling addict, is there any possibility of him/her becoming better if they are relocated to another environment or society where people around are not involved in gambling?

Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?

I have heard that for real drug addicts who have ended their addiction with the help of specialists/clinics, the main problem is returning to the former environment - this dramatically increases the likelihood that they will again get addicted to drugs. I think with gambling is a similar picture. But the environment is not the most important factor that can outweigh all the others, so even if your environment is completely healthy, you can still become a gambling addict.

Yes, the environment can influence and tempt a person who is trying to change his ways. Despite being medically treated, if a person would have all the temptation of going back to the old habits in his environment, he will surely go back to what caused his addiction. An unhealthy environment will cause unhealthy living.

[pawanjain]

You will agree with me that society and the environment can have a great influence on the lifestyle of every individual, you often can find yourself doing, or being involved in that activity that almost everyone is involved with in that your locale as a result of influence. Now considering someone who is a gambling addict, is there any possibility of him/her becoming better if they are relocated to another environment or society where people around are not involved in gambling?

Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?

It actually depends on what kind of surroundings the person is having.
If the person is having a surrounding where people are not involved in gambling but at the same time they are not motivating others to quite gambling then there's still a chance that the person might not quite gambling.
If the person is having a surrounding where people are not involved in gambling and motivates others to quit gambling then there are good chances that the person might quit gambling because of the influence.
And last but not the least it also depends on the individual's will power to control himself.
There are people who have a surrounding of gambling addicts yet they quit gambling.

[Fredomago]

But to sum up, I believe change is a personal decision and not the measures used to make an individual to change. Gambling is an habit and habit is formed either gradually effortlessly or by personal conviction and that is also how it can be managed.

Changes is a personal goal that can be achieved if the person itself are really eager to fulfil it, but on the top of your statement those influenced are also considerable in helping an addicted person, changing place and be accompanied by people who have a different view about the kind of addiction also have a good weight for the person to change his way.

The mindset inside will slowly be change if he doesn't have any access to his addicted activities. It's a process where your own mindset
will develop other activities that will attract your interest.

[bitbollo]

as in all addictions, the same applies with gambling addiction. changing the environment and getting out of everyday life can only help. for example, people addicted to "hard drugs" are hospitalized for a couple of years in a recovery community and once they are out they are advised not to hang out with old friends and avoid the places they normally frequented

[KTChampions]

If this environment accompanies a person from the very beginning of his life, then of course it will have a decisive effect on his behavior. But if this environment appeared when a person is already an adult, then in my opinion this influence will be much less, since an adequate adult person will rely more on his own opinion than on the behavior of others.

[wxa7115]

You will agree with me that society and the environment can have a great influence on the lifestyle of every individual, you often can find yourself doing, or being involved in that activity that almost everyone is involved with in that your locale as a result of influence. Now considering someone who is a gambling addict, is there any possibility of him/her becoming better if they are relocated to another environment or society where people around are not involved in gambling?

Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?

It actually depends on what kind of surroundings the person is having.
If the person is having a surrounding where people are not involved in gambling but at the same time they are not motivating others to quite gambling then there's still a chance that the person might not quite gambling.
If the person is having a surrounding where people are not involved in gambling and motivates others to quit gambling then there are good chances that the person might quit gambling because of the influence.
And last but not the least it also depends on the individual's will power to control himself.
There are people who have a surrounding of gambling addicts yet they quit gambling.

At least to me everything depends on the will of the person, many people once they realize that a loved one is addicted to gambling do their best to produce an environment which will allow their loved one to heal and drop the addiction.

But it is the gambler that refuses to listen and keeps gambling anyway despite having everything on their favor to stop their addiction, so as we can see for a person to drop any addiction the motivation needs to come from within, and once that motivation is there then they will be able to overcome their gambling issues even in the most adverse of the circumstances they may find themselves in.

[fzkto]

I am sure that a change of environment, perhaps even a change of residence, can have a positive effect on any addiction. If it is a gambling addiction, it is better to stop associating with those who play casinos or bet on sports. Anything that makes you think about gambling should be avoided. Without a change of environment, it will not be realistic to get rid of the addiction.

[terrorJR]

I am sure that a change of environment, perhaps even a change of residence, can have a positive effect on any addiction. If it is a gambling addiction, it is better to stop associating with those who play casinos or bet on sports. Anything that makes you think about gambling should be avoided. Without a change of environment, it will not be realistic to get rid of the addiction.

Things like this can indeed be done but when avoiding things like this it obviously takes extra effort, especially when we are in a certain scope, sometimes this makes it difficult.
I personally feel that the environment is one of the factors that make a person a gambler.
But letting go of the environment and wanting to be free directly is very difficult, especially sometimes the people around who do gambling can be close people or indeed relatives.

[len01]

so the environmental factor is only 30% to stop gambling and 70% of the main factor is themselves with a strong desire to stop gambling so that their life becomes even better.

To be honest environmental is just 5% while your own desire/belief are 95% since environmental doesn't have any strong effect to control your habit. Take an example if you're a smoker and no one is smoking expect you, you wouldn't stop smoking since the caffeine already affect your brain and every time you want to stop, you can't. Any advice of how smoke will make a bad health for you is just a non sense for you, until you sick, you will learn about it. In gambling, after you broke, you will learn.

what you said is true.
when a gambling addict only has the desire to quit gambling without any lessons such as losing all valuables and running out of money in gambling, he cant quit gambling. but when he is able to stop and stay away from everything that has to do with gambling when he has more money, he will definitely return to gambling.
because like me as a gambling addict it is very difficult to stop gambling. when i have no money i will quit gambling, but when i have more money, i will return to gambling to betting my money again.