Can change of environment have an effect on gambling addiction.

[Boristhecat]

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.

An interesting idea, but don't you think that it can lead to the opposite result? After all, there is a stereotype that the inhabitants of the Southern countries are more temperamental, quick-tempered and, ultimately, more gambling. I have no scientific evidence for this stereotype (in the sense of gambling), but I think that these stereotypes did not appear from scratch, but are a reflection of the experience of many generations.

[Smartprofit]

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.

An interesting idea, but don't you think that it can lead to the opposite result? After all, there is a stereotype that the inhabitants of the Southern countries are more temperamental, quick-tempered and, ultimately, more gambling. I have no scientific evidence for this stereotype (in the sense of gambling), but I think that these stereotypes did not appear from scratch, but are a reflection of the experience of many generations.

Yes, residents of southern countries are more emotional in expressing their emotions.  

But now we are talking about the inhabitants of the northern countries, who have become addicted to gambling....  

It can be assumed that they became a victim of gambling addiction precisely because of the lack of other entertainment (They need walks in picturesque parks, a lot of bright Southern Sun and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea).

Long winter evenings in northern countries make them look for virtual entertainment - watching TV shows,  computer games and gambling in online casinos.  

Therefore, by changing the climate of the country of residence, the player can get a chance to get rid of gambling addiction.

[skarais]

Yes, residents of southern countries are more emotional in expressing their emotions.  

But now we are talking about the inhabitants of the northern countries, who have become addicted to gambling....  

It can be assumed that they became a victim of gambling addiction precisely because of the lack of other entertainment (They need walks in picturesque parks, a lot of bright Southern Sun and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea).

Long winter evenings in northern countries make them look for virtual entertainment - watching TV shows,  computer games and gambling in online casinos.  

Therefore, by changing the climate of the country of residence, the player can get a chance to get rid of gambling addiction.

I believe addiction can be reduced in every gambler, but the process depends on how severe the addiction is. It is like a gambler rehab program and should vary. For some people with severe addiction must be treated by experts regardless of whether they have to use drugs or other medical therapy, but for addiction in the early or intermediate stages, environmental changes are also sufficient to reduce the effects of addiction.

I wouldn't say everything can be the same for every gambler which will reduce his addiction, it has to be different and to be honest many people probably won't make it in the end if the addiction is severe enough.

[Fredomago]

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.

It indeed can't happen overnight it is a continuous effort between the therapies and the person itself to help to solve the gambling addiction that he already has, and for sure the therapies will also advise in changing the environment of the person to help him to cope from the addiction and the corruption inside his mind.

It can really help but more on the self will of the person to be removed gambling inside him, if he permits of thinking of other things around it will be helping the process.

[Sirait]

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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.

This is very true, even if a person changes his environment a thousand times, he will not be able to change if there is really no great intention that arises from within his heart. Intention to change is what is needed for an addict to be able to leave the things that make him/her addicted, and great support from family plays a more important role for a person to recover from his addiction than changing the environment.

[dothebeats]

This is very true, even if a person changes his environment a thousand times, he will not be able to change if there is really no great intention that arises from within his heart. Intention to change is what is needed for an addict to be able to leave the things that make him/her addicted, and great support from family plays a more important role for a person to recover from his addiction than changing the environment.

But do keep in mind that change of hearts often happens due to their environment too. Something urges people to change, perhaps it's something that they can see around them or something that they are currently doing which is very new to their routine. A change in environment plays a huge role in curbing gambling addiction. Try to distance an addict from his/her fix. There will be some symptoms of withdrawal but with constant monitoring and diversion of their interest, they'll slowly change their ways and not notice that they're no longer addicted to something.

[abel1337]

This is very true, even if a person changes his environment a thousand times, he will not be able to change if there is really no great intention that arises from within his heart. Intention to change is what is needed for an addict to be able to leave the things that make him/her addicted, and great support from family plays a more important role for a person to recover from his addiction than changing the environment.

But do keep in mind that change of hearts often happens due to their environment too. Something urges people to change, perhaps it's something that they can see around them or something that they are currently doing which is very new to their routine. A change in environment plays a huge role in curbing gambling addiction. Try to distance an addict from his/her fix. There will be some symptoms of withdrawal but with constant monitoring and diversion of their interest, they'll slowly change their ways and not notice that they're no longer addicted to something.

Changing environment is indeed a factor in developing a change to a person. A person who doesn't have the intention to change will not instantly stop what the person want's to do but changing some things like changing it's environment can help the person realize what things should he change to fit in that certain environment. If I myself were put in a village were there were gambling is prohibited, I will respect it and abide the place. I'm sure an addict will do everything just to do he wants but sooner or after there will be a change in his perspective. Changing the environment can possibly make some addict stop playing gambling and some addicts don't. It depends on how addicted and how the addict realize things. 

[terrorJR]

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.

Determination is something that is important and that's the point if you really want to be free from addiction.
As for moving house or staying away from people who are still gambling, this is only a support but also something important to make our determination not waver because no matter how strong our determination is when attacked by this temptation, it will feel like torture.

[tabas]

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.

Going into an environment even if they're too addicted already and they're needing a professional help. I think if the place is totally good and they can feel relaxed. That can help them to de stress and might give them the idea that it is what they want after all of those losses that they've made and the addiction that they've got. Nature can really help them to have that healing process and natural remove that addiction and will make them think that there should be something that they have to do instead of being a gambling addict. No one can stop them in gambling but with moderation.

[Kelvinid]

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

It is somehow had a huge impact on our lifestyle and can even forget gambling.
as if you are in this place,
 - Limited access to the internet
 - having a far distance from the city where offline casinos located
 - surround with business mindset people

It definitely will change everything as we are in the prior to adopting the new environment rather than got still crazy about gambling. But I hope we don't have reach to that point, that is why we have to control our addiction at all costs.
 

[rby]

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

It is somehow had a huge impact on our lifestyle and can even forget gambling.
as if you are in this place,
 - Limited access to the internet
 - having a far distance from the city where offline casinos located
 - surround with business mindset people

It definitely will change everything as we are in the prior to adopting the new environment rather than got still crazy about gambling. But I hope we don't have reach to that point, that is why we have to control our addiction at all costs.
 

Environment can make one not to become a gambling addict but it is more difficult for environment to change an already addict. That is just the irony. When some is in the environment where his friends are all into business. They go out early morning and return at night, that person might no know what gambling is, vice versa. But if the person had already test gambling and becomes addicted, no matter the environment, with internet in his phone, he could always go online and gamble at every given opportunity.

[Vaskiy]

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

It is somehow had a huge impact on our lifestyle and can even forget gambling.
as if you are in this place,
 - Limited access to the internet
 - having a far distance from the city where offline casinos located
 - surround with business mindset people

It definitely will change everything as we are in the prior to adopting the new environment rather than got still crazy about gambling. But I hope we don't have reach to that point, that is why we have to control our addiction at all costs.
 

Environment can make one not to become a gambling addict but it is more difficult for environment to change an already addict. That is just the irony. When some is in the environment where his friends are all into business. They go out early morning and return at night, that person might no know what gambling is, vice versa. But if the person had already test gambling and becomes addicted, no matter the environment, with internet in his phone, he could always go online and gamble at every given opportunity.

Truth, a person who has plans of entering gambling can be restricted through the environment. Same time a person who have got addicted can't be changed through a change in environment. Nowadays everything is in the palm, so unlike the environment the user will participate into gambling activities.

[mm2543363580]

Truth, a person who has plans of entering gambling can be restricted through the environment. Same time a person who have got addicted can't be changed through a change in environment. Nowadays everything is in the palm, so unlike the environment the user will participate into gambling activities.

In our culture and religion - we migrate when then we fail at one place. Be it health, wealth or any personal loss.
It is in our books that migration is healthy and one must do it if they are in trouble. And we usually change the place. Being stagnant is useless. One must move on!

[len01]

Truth, a person who has plans of entering gambling can be restricted through the environment. Same time a person who have got addicted can't be changed through a change in environment. Nowadays everything is in the palm, so unlike the environment the user will participate into gambling activities.

In our culture and religion - we migrate when then we fail at one place. Be it health, wealth or any personal loss.
It is in our books that migration is healthy and one must do it if they are in trouble. And we usually change the place. Being stagnant is useless. One must move on!

i appreciate your culture mate.
indeed changing places to be better avoiding everything that smells of gambling, that is one of the keys to stop gambling and become better. even though someone thinks it's useless to move and get a place to live far from offline gambling but still playing online gambling is just a waste of time. but for me it's not in vain. because if a gambler gets a place to live far from offline gambling and gets lots of friends who always talk about business, it will make the gambler forget his addiction. because he will think there is another way to get money by doing business without having to play gambling

[Cryptmuster]

indeed changing places to be better avoiding everything that smells of gambling, that is one of the keys to stop gambling and become better. even though someone thinks it's useless to move and get a place to live far from offline gambling but still playing online gambling is just a waste of time. but for me it's not in vain. because if a gambler gets a place to live far from offline gambling and gets lots of friends who always talk about business, it will make the gambler forget his addiction. because he will think there is another way to get money by doing business without having to play gambling

It's true, for many people gambling is the desire to earn money as a hobby, because many people can control themselves well and they do not have any addiction. But in the case of a business, it is not as easy as it seems at first glance, in order to start a business you need to be well versed in many things, and in gambling everything is simple, which is why so many people choose gambling, and so few start doing business.

[sovie]

indeed changing places to be better avoiding everything that smells of gambling, that is one of the keys to stop gambling and become better. even though someone thinks it's useless to move and get a place to live far from offline gambling but still playing online gambling is just a waste of time. but for me it's not in vain. because if a gambler gets a place to live far from offline gambling and gets lots of friends who always talk about business, it will make the gambler forget his addiction. because he will think there is another way to get money by doing business without having to play gambling

It's true, for many people gambling is the desire to earn money as a hobby, because many people can control themselves well and they do not have any addiction. But in the case of a business, it is not as easy as it seems at first glance, in order to start a business you need to be well versed in many things, and in gambling everything is simple, which is why so many people choose gambling, and so few start doing business.

....In our culture we migrate
we change the place when there we go through stress - disappointment and dismay.
This is our religious obligation too - we dont remain stagnant.

[len01]

indeed changing places to be better avoiding everything that smells of gambling, that is one of the keys to stop gambling and become better. even though someone thinks it's useless to move and get a place to live far from offline gambling but still playing online gambling is just a waste of time. but for me it's not in vain. because if a gambler gets a place to live far from offline gambling and gets lots of friends who always talk about business, it will make the gambler forget his addiction. because he will think there is another way to get money by doing business without having to play gambling

It's true, for many people gambling is the desire to earn money as a hobby, because many people can control themselves well and they do not have any addiction. But in the case of a business, it is not as easy as it seems at first glance, in order to start a business you need to be well versed in many things, and in gambling everything is simple, which is why so many people choose gambling, and so few start doing business.

it all comes back to themselves. if indeed the gambler wants to get better and leave gambling moving into a business venture that will be better. it is very difficult from gambling to switch to starting a business but if a gambler has intentions from a sincere heart, surely it all looks easy.
and for the problem of being fluent in business it's easy if they want to try to find friends who are good at business and start leaving gambling

[BobK71]

indeed changing places to be better avoiding everything that smells of gambling, that is one of the keys to stop gambling and become better. even though someone thinks it's useless to move and get a place to live far from offline gambling but still playing online gambling is just a waste of time. but for me it's not in vain. because if a gambler gets a place to live far from offline gambling and gets lots of friends who always talk about business, it will make the gambler forget his addiction. because he will think there is another way to get money by doing business without having to play gambling

It's true, for many people gambling is the desire to earn money as a hobby, because many people can control themselves well and they do not have any addiction. But in the case of a business, it is not as easy as it seems at first glance, in order to start a business you need to be well versed in many things, and in gambling everything is simple, which is why so many people choose gambling, and so few start doing business.

Man is always changed. They may change at any time. For those who become addicted to gambling, it would be a difficult task to give up at once, which most gamblers cannot. However, if the place changes, then a gambler can get a different environment. Where different kinds of man to accompany him. As a result, a gambler can learn about repentance, from which it can affect its addiction.

[Docnaster]

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

It is somehow had a huge impact on our lifestyle and can even forget gambling.
as if you are in this place,
 - Limited access to the internet
 - having a far distance from the city where offline casinos located
 - surround with business mindset people

It definitely will change everything as we are in the prior to adopting the new environment rather than got still crazy about gambling. But I hope we don't have reach to that point, that is why we have to control our addiction at all costs.
 

If anyone is found in the midst of people whose minds are not anyhow related to gambling, you will understand that gambling won't be that fun again. Since the gambler doesn't have anyone to discuss the gambling with, he would be pushed to focus online, but when the internet access is limited he will not enjoy the gambling again. There is high tendency for the person to change in such an environment.

[Cryptmuster]

Man is always changed. They may change at any time. For those who become addicted to gambling, it would be a difficult task to give up at once, which most gamblers cannot. However, if the place changes, then a gambler can get a different environment. Where different kinds of man to accompany him. As a result, a gambler can learn about repentance, from which it can affect its addiction.

This is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. If a person has an addiction, whether it is gambling or some other addiction, then no one can help him until he has a desire to get rid of this addiction. Let me give you an example, a man likes to drink, his family wants him to stop drinking, but he does not want to. In this case, no one will be able to influence his decision until he himself realizes it. In the case of gambling, it will be the same, if a person has an addiction, he will continue until he himself decides to stop, and no one can stop him from doing this.