Can change of environment have an effect on gambling addiction.

[rahmad2nd]

if a gambling addict simply moves to another area, I don't think it will help much in his recovery from addiction. 
I think the process of moving to a new place is the last option, there are steps that must be taken for those who are addicted to gambling. 

gambling addiction in the end can really destroy someone's life, admitting being honest with yourself is the most important part, introspection of how addicts' lives have changed completely, and this is a very important part to realize
(find the real reason someone gambles) the answer will be relatively many, but  if to get a short way to get money or make an income this is the source of the problem. 

looking for a healthier activity can divert to the desire to gamble, if overall it still doesn't work out, a gambler needs to realize that he must get professional help and the last option to do is seek treatment and move to a new environment that is sterile from gambling.

[btc78]

When someone wants to stop their addiction to gambling, apart from the environment, they must also forget about people who can make them return to gambling because it will seem futile if they move to a new environment but still hang out with people who are still gambling.

If you change environment to stop the gambling addiction it is necessary to find a safe place where you can totally stop the habit. Not only the surroundings but the people around that you'll encounter must be people that will help you to change and not a gambler too who will tempt you to play again. It will really become futile if there are still gamblers around even you change place.

I think this change of environment is just the secondary way of stopping gambling,but the primary thing I see that can stop gambling is Change of mentality.Yoh can change your environment but still want to gamble,because your mentality towards gambling has not yet changed.It  is very obvious that what you think about continuously,is what you do,so despite one changing his or her environment,if the mentality of gambling has not been changed,the individual will still look for a gambling house to gamble,or better still,play it on his phone.But once his mentality is changed towards it,it will be very hard for him to gamble.

its easy said that done mate , because mentality cannot function that better when your surrounding is still on process of gamblers and gambling places, this will be as harder than a rock to break .

this is why changing place will do first before the mentality follows.

because if it is easy to change the mentality then why there are still tons of gamblers that struggles to fight addictions and the desire to gamble.

[erep]

its easy said that done mate , because mentality cannot function that better when your surrounding is still on process of gamblers and gambling places, this will be as harder than a rock to break .

this is why changing place will do first before the mentality follows.

because if it is easy to change the mentality then why there are still tons of gamblers that struggles to fight addictions and the desire to gamble.

Exactly, your mentality functions only to stop gambling individually but you should avoid activities in the gambling environment and gambling establishments, you should mingle with other people who are not addicted to gambling, maybe start a new activity for a better life. We cannot change the gambling addiction environment but we can change ourselves.

[ethereumhunter]

its easy said that done mate , because mentality cannot function that better when your surrounding is still on process of gamblers and gambling places, this will be as harder than a rock to break .

this is why changing place will do first before the mentality follows.

because if it is easy to change the mentality then why there are still tons of gamblers that struggles to fight addictions and the desire to gamble.

Exactly, your mentality functions only to stop gambling individually but you should avoid activities in the gambling environment and gambling establishments, you should mingle with other people who are not addicted to gambling, maybe start a new activity for a better life. We cannot change the gambling addiction environment but we can change ourselves.

It is hoped that by moving to a new place will be able to reduce his activities in gambling because the situation is different from before. Even if he wanted to gamble, he had to go to the casino he used to gamble which was not easy for him to go there. And if he can mingle with other people who have different activities with him, maybe he will have hope to change his activities and can help him to change his life for the better. This of course requires seriousness to change from within so that everything will run without any coercion from others.

[LUCKMCFLY]

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?

Having people around that are not exposed to gambling will always be helpful for someone who is a gambling addict. However, that won't guarantee that he'll stop gambling anymore. Where there's a will, there's a way. So expect that he'll still be looking for some nearby casinos or just play online casinos without leaving the house. Also, in cases that an individual still develop his gambling habit even without influencers around, that only seldom to happen but still possible. Usually, gamblers develop their interest if they are also seeing gamblers in their own environment or society.

I think that a change of environment where people who are of a gambling nature or who represent gambling are not present is a respite for an addicted person, since it does not make them remember every moment, but we must bear in mind that the mind is another thing, you can be doing many things and activities, but obviously there will always be the fact that there will be the endless desire to play, it is for this reason that an addicted person cannot get rid of gambling once and for all, it would be something illogical and haha dangerous, the addicted person must continue playing but with increasingly smaller time intervals, until his cravings are replaced, which is very difficult.

[Fredomago]

I think that a change of environment where people who are of a gambling nature or who represent gambling are not present is a respite for an addicted person, since it does not make them remember every moment, but we must bear in mind that the mind is another thing, you can be doing many things and activities, but obviously there will always be the fact that there will be the endless desire to play, it is for this reason that an addicted person cannot get rid of gambling once and for all, it would be something illogical and haha dangerous, the addicted person must continue playing but with increasingly smaller time intervals, until his cravings are replaced, which is very difficult.

Not sure about that, if you will allow addicted gambler to keep playing the desire will continue to increase, the chance of moving away is slim but changing the environment with nothing to see about gambling, that will allow to free up the mindset and if he focus to another activities where he can also enjoy.

the gambling inside him will be replaced and the chance that it will totally removed is very possible, it's something like pollutions, if there's nothing that will produce it the presence will also be removed.

[kamvreto]

I think that a change of environment where people who are of a gambling nature or who represent gambling are not present is a respite for an addicted person, since it does not make them remember every moment, but we must bear in mind that the mind is another thing, you can be doing many things and activities, but obviously there will always be the fact that there will be the endless desire to play, it is for this reason that an addicted person cannot get rid of gambling once and for all, it would be something illogical and haha dangerous, the addicted person must continue playing but with increasingly smaller time intervals, until his cravings are replaced, which is very difficult.

Not sure about that, if you will allow addicted gambler to keep playing the desire will continue to increase, the chance of moving away is slim but changing the environment with nothing to see about gambling, that will allow to free up the mindset and if he focus to another activities where he can also enjoy.

the gambling inside him will be replaced and the chance that it will totally removed is very possible, it's something like pollutions, if there's nothing that will produce it the presence will also be removed.

Focus on positive activities and really don't touch anything about gambling. When the environment is supportive, you only need to live it consistently so you will be free from gambling addiction. If the gambler continues to play and is still in contact with gambling it will not solve the problem despite trying to remind him.
the identity of a gambler will change in the finger of the real self that can live without gambling with the support of the surrounding environment.

[terrorJR]

In this case, it is clear that when he says the gambler wants to move, he certainly knows where he will move because it is impossible when he says he wants to move to a new environment but still has not found his place.
As for this, it is a good point if in the new environment there are no gamblers there, but we also when in a new environment cannot force other people not to gamble if there are still gamblers instead.
After things like this it depends on the intention of the addict from the beginning whether it was the right intention to stop or not while still tempted.

It would be better if he didn't say where his new place of residence was to avoid invitations from his former friends to return to gambling.
It is important so that his intention to truly change can be achieved and he can solve his gambling addiction problem.
But even if he didn't say where he lived, he also had to be careful because he didn't know how he was going to live in his new place.
He should really be able to stop his gambling habit because his new place of residence could provide an opportunity to change.

This will be better, so that, as I said in a few previous post, indeed changing places must also pay attention to the people around so that we are more sure that we will stop because sometimes distraction when we want to stop is difficult.
On the other hand, we also have to have a strong determination because indeed stopping is only said to want to stop but continues to do things that are quite difficult to accept if you want to stop, for example, still opening several gambling sites or indeed still hanging out with people who gamble. This will not have a very good impact on stopping gambling.

[BobK71]

looking for a healthier activity can divert to the desire to gamble, if overall it still doesn't work out, a gambler needs to realize that he must get professional help and the last option to do is seek treatment and move to a new environment that is sterile from gambling.

I agree with you, in this modern era, everyone uses smart phones and gamblers participate in gambling through smartphones. So I don't think the space or environment change will bring much success on this issue. But I believe that only if one can concentrate on the job and  can learn the bad effects of gambling and deserve it then it should be possible to prevent gambling addiction.

[nullama]

looking for a healthier activity can divert to the desire to gamble, if overall it still doesn't work out, a gambler needs to realize that he must get professional help and the last option to do is seek treatment and move to a new environment that is sterile from gambling.

I agree with you, in this modern era, everyone uses smart phones and gamblers participate in gambling through smartphones. So I don't think the space or environment change will bring much success on this issue. But I believe that only if one can concentrate on the job and  can learn the bad effects of gambling and deserve it then it should be possible to prevent gambling addiction.

It depends.

Some places will keep your mind busy in other things, so you won't have time to spend in your phone and therefore gambling.

It also depends on the person as well of course.

[BITCOIN4X]

Focus on positive activities and really don't touch anything about gambling. When the environment is supportive, you only need to live it consistently so you will be free from gambling addiction. If the gambler continues to play and is still in contact with gambling it will not solve the problem despite trying to remind him.
the identity of a gambler will change in the finger of the real self that can live without gambling with the support of the surrounding environment.

Yes, it will probably mean something to those who are really trying to reduce their gambling addiction. Moving to an environment away from gambling, engaging in more positive activities and spend more time with family are some other ways. I've experienced something like that in the past, and to be honest I can totally control my excessive gambling urge.

I'm sure gamblers don't really want to be addicted, but it's a risk for every game. It is a money based game and every time you spend money you will surely think about how to win it.

[Cryptock]

It depends.

Some places will keep your mind busy in other things, so you won't have time to spend in your phone and therefore gambling.

It also depends on the person as well of course.

In our culture gambling change of environment is very common - particularly when you face any down fall or trouble
People move from that place and make a fresh start.
And this is very helpful in downfalls - health and mental issues

[serjent05]

So replies now are saying that a change of hobby is far more effective in affecting gambling addiction than a change of environment.  I would agree with that since changing hobbies will occupy our activities and thoughts, possibly leaving no space for gambling activities.  If we got busy with other things then we can avoid our gambling activities but of course, we should set our priority on those new hobbies over gambling else, we will end up gambling again since we did not remove gambling as our top priority.

[goldkingcoiner]

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 believe that a change of environment can definitely have an effect on gambling addiction. How exactly? I have no idea.

Lets talk about a different kind of environment for comparison:
With pressure fluctuations during hot to cold weather-changes, your brain goes on a kind of neuronal electrical overload because the sudden drop in air pressure causes chemical changes in your brain and that causes neurons to fire off electrical impulses at a higher frequency. All that overload in electrical impulses causes irritation of the brain. you get a headache. Now you are irritable and prone to bad decisions during gambling.

However as I am no neuroscientist, thats as much as I can tell you what happens to your brain during physical environmental change. However I am certain that even if social pressure is not actual physical pressure, it does probably have some of the same physical effects on your brain.

[Silberman]

So replies now are saying that a change of hobby is far more effective in affecting gambling addiction than a change of environment.  I would agree with that since changing hobbies will occupy our activities and thoughts, possibly leaving no space for gambling activities.  If we got busy with other things then we can avoid our gambling activities but of course, we should set our priority on those new hobbies over gambling else, we will end up gambling again since we did not remove gambling as our top priority.

A new hobby could definitely help a person to overcome the burning desire they have of gambling all the time, however for someone that is truly addicted to gambling that cannot ever be the only solution to their problems, once a person has reached the point in which they can be considered to be addicted to something they need professional help, and while there are many therapies that can help them to overcome their problems it is not something that happens overnight and it is a process that can last for months or even a year.

[Reatim]

Exactly, your mentality functions only to stop gambling individually but you should avoid activities in the gambling environment and gambling establishments, you should mingle with other people who are not addicted to gambling, maybe start a new activity for a better life. We cannot change the gambling addiction environment but we can change ourselves.

maybe it is better mingle with people that does not really involving into gambling, in which this is a way to stop gambling totally because if are with the people that never tackle gambling in your conversation then best solution to be out in that circulations .

and also best to change environment in place that there are no one who really knows you so you can start being a new person and with those you can become a best person you wanted to be.

have some friend that does this already and yes they are successful .

[traderethereum]

In this case, it is clear that when he says the gambler wants to move, he certainly knows where he will move because it is impossible when he says he wants to move to a new environment but still has not found his place.
As for this, it is a good point if in the new environment there are no gamblers there, but we also when in a new environment cannot force other people not to gamble if there are still gamblers instead.
After things like this it depends on the intention of the addict from the beginning whether it was the right intention to stop or not while still tempted.

It would be better if he didn't say where his new place of residence was to avoid invitations from his former friends to return to gambling.
It is important so that his intention to truly change can be achieved and he can solve his gambling addiction problem.
But even if he didn't say where he lived, he also had to be careful because he didn't know how he was going to live in his new place.
He should really be able to stop his gambling habit because his new place of residence could provide an opportunity to change.

This will be better, so that, as I said in a few previous post, indeed changing places must also pay attention to the people around so that we are more sure that we will stop because sometimes distraction when we want to stop is difficult.
On the other hand, we also have to have a strong determination because indeed stopping is only said to want to stop but continues to do things that are quite difficult to accept if you want to stop, for example, still opening several gambling sites or indeed still hanging out with people who gamble. This will not have a very good impact on stopping gambling.

I emphasize more having a strong determination to change because it can help you to get out of gambling addiction.
Without a strong will, you can be tempted to return to gambling even if your environment does not have a gambler or one who invites you to gamble.
Moving places can be recommended for people who want to change and have new activities but it must be accompanied by a determination to change for the better.
It wouldn't be easy, especially if that person was so used to gambling every day because he could feel something was missing from it.

[Smartprofit]

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 believe that a change of environment can definitely have an effect on gambling addiction. How exactly? I have no idea.

Lets talk about a different kind of environment for comparison:
With pressure fluctuations during hot to cold weather-changes, your brain goes on a kind of neuronal electrical overload because the sudden drop in air pressure causes chemical changes in your brain and that causes neurons to fire off electrical impulses at a higher frequency. All that overload in electrical impulses causes irritation of the brain. you get a headache. Now you are irritable and prone to bad decisions during gambling.

However as I am no neuroscientist, thats as much as I can tell you what happens to your brain during physical environmental change. However I am certain that even if social pressure is not actual physical pressure, it does probably have some of the same physical effects on your brain.

If it's about getting rid of gambling addiction, then I would use every opportunity to cure this disease (and gambling addiction is a disease).  

Perhaps, in some cases, a change of residence can be effective.  For example, if the player lives in a northern country where it is always cold, dark, and the harsh winter lasts for many months.  There are a lot of such countries - Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Canada, etc.  

The harsh climate of these countries and the lack of sunlight can provoke depression, as well as contribute to the development of gambling addiction.  Moving to a sunny country (like Italy or Spain) might solve the problem. The beautiful nature of Tuscany is made for romantic walks.

If the player walks more in the fresh air and admires the beautiful landscapes, then perhaps the painful craving for gambling will disappear from him.

[Xiongli123]

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?

Good day. I suppose the environment plays a crucial role in the formation of any kind of addiction. While being in the company of drug addicts or alcoholics for a long time, a person is much more likely to acquire addiction too. Thus, answering your question, yes, it seems to me that an environment where the surrounding people are not involved in gambling will have an extremely positive effect on a person addicted to gambling.

However, there is also the human factor - the personality itself. The recovery process largely depends on willpower and the desire to change your life. Alas, if a person does not want to change anything, no environment will help.

[Jody.Drummer]

So replies now are saying that a change of hobby is far more effective in affecting gambling addiction than a change of environment.  I would agree with that since changing hobbies will occupy our activities and thoughts, possibly leaving no space for gambling activities.  If we got busy with other things then we can avoid our gambling activities but of course, we should set our priority on those new hobbies over gambling else, we will end up gambling again since we did not remove gambling as our top priority.

A new hobby could definitely help a person to overcome the burning desire they have of gambling all the time, however for someone that is truly addicted to gambling that cannot ever be the only solution to their problems, once a person has reached the point in which they can be considered to be addicted to something they need professional help, and while there are many therapies that can help them to overcome their problems it is not something that happens overnight and it is a process that can last for months or even a year.

This can distract him, so sometimes when someone starts to get addicted, sometimes there are some who say that looking for their own busyness can make a little change in their addiction because indeed other activities can distract their gambling habits but indeed things like this will not always work because indeed things like this are only temporary for some people, so it is indeed the most correct thing to do with the help of specialists and as much as possible to avoid all forms of gambling if you want to stop.