The madness of gambling addicts.

[GiftedMAN]

Being addicted to gambling is really as if someone is mad in real life, but in this case, it's only on the way he gambles and he's likely most to be affected by the way he live his life as well, addiction will take our time and also stops us from having interest on other things, we are most likely to be broke, being an addicted gambler because all the money we have will always be chanelled towards gambling, we may loose focus on other things in such a way.

Anyone who has been confirmed as an addicted gambler such person is already crazy with the attitude of gambling in his blood. An addicted gambler we not have any time to do better things other than gambling because such person believe that his life is always centred on gambling and nothing more, every addicted gambler we not only find joy in gambling but the person will see gambling as the all and all of his life I believe the best way to tackle such a addicted gamblers is to place them on a constant watch and to take them away from anyone who is into gambling around them otherwise it will be very difficult for someone who is addicted to gambling to ever stop gambling. An addicted gambler sees gambling as his life that's why they are ready to spend everything they have because gambling is the only pleasure they enjoy else I don't see why they feel there's nothing better than gambling day by day.

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[Nerdy doctor]

Any addict will not value the money they need to pay for their craving.

The same happens with alcohol. It doesn't matter how much they are paying, an alcoholic will continue buying more and more bottles until they are broke.

Similar to a gambling addict, they will keep betting until they are broke.

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction. The addict would prefer to accumulating money, the feeling or satisfaction gotten after having fulfilled the desire to indulge himself in the habit. And that’s why money doesn’t seem to stay long in the hands of an addict.

[nullama]

~snip~
The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction. The addict would prefer to accumulating money, the feeling or satisfaction gotten after having fulfilled the desire to indulge himself in the habit. And that’s why money doesn’t seem to stay long in the hands of an addict.

This is so true.

An addict doesn't really value hard earned money. It will simply go away from their hands to fuel their addiction.

And when the money is gone, then they would do anything to get their fix. That's how the spiral continues...

[zuzie]

Any addict will not value the money they need to pay for their craving.

The same happens with alcohol. It doesn't matter how much they are paying, an alcoholic will continue buying more and more bottles until they are broke.

Similar to a gambling addict, they will keep betting until they are broke.

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction. The addict would prefer to accumulating money, the feeling or satisfaction gotten after having fulfilled the desire to indulge himself in the habit. And that’s why money doesn’t seem to stay long in the hands of an addict.

It is true what you say, an addict cannot accept or appreciate what he has got, even though he has won, he will not necessarily think that it is better for him to stop gambling right away, but an addict has an imperfect sense of control so he still there by playing gambling again with the aim of making more money that was previously obtained, and I like your opinion that it is true that money will not last long if it is held by an addict because he will continue to chase winnings until his desires or satisfaction are fulfilled.

[bluebit25]

Any addict will not value the money they need to pay for their craving.

The same happens with alcohol. It doesn't matter how much they are paying, an alcoholic will continue buying more and more bottles until they are broke.

Similar to a gambling addict, they will keep betting until they are broke.

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction. The addict would prefer to accumulating money, the feeling or satisfaction gotten after having fulfilled the desire to indulge himself in the habit. And that’s why money doesn’t seem to stay long in the hands of an addict.

It is true what you say, an addict cannot accept or appreciate what he has got, even though he has won, he will not necessarily think that it is better for him to stop gambling right away, but an addict has an imperfect sense of control so he still there by playing gambling again with the aim of making more money that was previously obtained, and I like your opinion that it is true that money will not last long if it is held by an addict because he will continue to chase winnings until his desires or satisfaction are fulfilled.

In the minds of addicts, gambling is the easiest way for them to make money. They will not accept their own stupidity, but satisfying that need will only make them lose more. Only when the cost is big enough to make them look back, or there is no longer a chance to look back, will this end. The irony is that gambling addicts always like to promise, and remember to never trust what the addict presents, it is just a lie, but of course there will be a few exceptions. I'm not sure if this is true, but most quiet gambling addicts have a distorted view of life, and they don't have much awareness about money, only seeing money as a measure of human value and nonsense about competition through money.

[slapper]

Being addicted to gambling is really as if someone is mad in real life, but in this case, it's only on the way he gambles and he's likely most to be affected by the way he live his life as well, addiction will take our time and also stops us from having interest on other things, we are most likely to be broke, being an addicted gambler because all the money we have will always be chanelled towards gambling, we may loose focus on other things in such a way.

Anyone who has been confirmed as an addicted gambler such person is already crazy with the attitude of gambling in his blood. An addicted gambler we not have any time to do better things other than gambling because such person believe that his life is always centred on gambling and nothing more, every addicted gambler we not only find joy in gambling but the person will see gambling as the all and all of his life I believe the best way to tackle such a addicted gamblers is to place them on a constant watch and to take them away from anyone who is into gambling around them otherwise it will be very difficult for someone who is addicted to gambling to ever stop gambling. An addicted gambler sees gambling as his life that's why they are ready to spend everything they have because gambling is the only pleasure they enjoy else I don't see why they feel there's nothing better than gambling day by day.

We're talking about a major behavioural disorder when we discuss gamblers who are addicted. It's a psychological illness where the person has an overwhelming want to gamble all the time rather than just a bad habit. They are afflicted, not insane. They're not only fond of gambling; it has captured them. Their ideas and behaviours are controlled by this obsession

While maintaining a constant watch is good, it goes beyond simple surveillance. It's about reorganising everything around them. The stimuli that cause the gambling reaction must be eliminated. That implies no internet, no casinos, and no gambling-related conversations. It's demanding and difficult, but it's important. They require a network of allies that will bolster their good deeds and block out the enticement of gambling

Not only do we want to keep them away from gambling. It's about filling that space with something just as interesting. They require mental stimulation and a feeling of accomplishment from their pursuits. Rewiring their reward system is the key. While it's a complicated procedure, it is achievable with the appropriate approach. Here, we're discussing a total lifestyle makeover, and it needs to be comprehensive

[junder]

Being addicted to gambling is really as if someone is mad in real life, but in this case, it's only on the way he gambles and he's likely most to be affected by the way he live his life as well, addiction will take our time and also stops us from having interest on other things, we are most likely to be broke, being an addicted gambler because all the money we have will always be chanelled towards gambling, we may loose focus on other things in such a way.

Anyone who has been confirmed as an addicted gambler such person is already crazy with the attitude of gambling in his blood. An addicted gambler we not have any time to do better things other than gambling because such person believe that his life is always centred on gambling and nothing more, every addicted gambler we not only find joy in gambling but the person will see gambling as the all and all of his life I believe the best way to tackle such a addicted gamblers is to place them on a constant watch and to take them away from anyone who is into gambling around them otherwise it will be very difficult for someone who is addicted to gambling to ever stop gambling. An addicted gambler sees gambling as his life that's why they are ready to spend everything they have because gambling is the only pleasure they enjoy else I don't see why they feel there's nothing better than gambling day by day.

We're talking about a major behavioural disorder when we discuss gamblers who are addicted. It's a psychological illness where the person has an overwhelming want to gamble all the time rather than just a bad habit. They are afflicted, not insane. They're not only fond of gambling; it has captured them. Their ideas and behaviours are controlled by this obsession

Yes by seeing friends or other people or advertisements on the internet that guarantee big wins from gambling so that they become obsessed with big wins that will change their lives, and often they play gambling which will make them addicted to gambling regularly. sooner or later if they only think about gambling they will become addicted.

While maintaining a constant watch is good, it goes beyond simple surveillance. It's about reorganising everything around them. The stimuli that cause the gambling reaction must be eliminated. That implies no internet, no casinos, and no gambling-related conversations. It's demanding and difficult, but it's important. They require a network of allies that will bolster their good deeds and block out the enticement of gambling

Because of the popularity of gambling today, especially with the existence of online gambling that can be accessed via cellphone and anywhere, it doesn't even mark caste, age, gender or parents and children, all can access it if they understand how to do it. with the proliferation of online gambling that is easily accessible, this is one of the factors that makes it difficult for them to gamble, because even if they stop gambling and when they play cellphones there will definitely be gambling advertisements that will attract them, not to mention the savage friends who always tempt us to gamble even though we already know the predictable end.

Not only do we want to keep them away from gambling. It's about filling that space with something just as interesting. They require mental stimulation and a feeling of accomplishment from their pursuits. Rewiring their reward system is the key. While it's a complicated procedure, it is achievable with the appropriate approach. Here, we're discussing a total lifestyle makeover, and it needs to be comprehensive

Yes, what you said is true, and I think that if there is an intention to stop or leave gambling within themselves, the closest people or friends and even their families can provide support so that they are further away from gambling. will this be like the same rehabilitation as drug addiction?

[Litzki1990]

It is not right to be addicted to anything, just as it is not right to be addicted to playing extra games, it is not right to be addicted to anything, say drugs or gambling. We mean something bad by being addicted. If people who are addicted to drugs do not get drugged in time but their brain system gets messed up and then they don't think twice to commit any kind of crime to get drugged. Just as drug addiction is very harmful for a person, gambling addiction is also very harmful for a person. When a person becomes addicted to gambling and there is a time when he does not have money to gamble, he will do any kind of crime to manage the gambling money.

Kidnapping is not a very difficult task for a gambling addict and a drug addict. So those of us who are not addicted to drugs are much better off firstly and secondly not to become addicted to gambling. We will gamble but in moderation and only if we have control over gambling, we will not become addicted to gambling.

[0t3p0t]

This is quiet common specially nowadays not only for individuals but also for sindicates and land based casinos. Here in my country, offshore gaming operators used to kidnap workers from other operators in exchange for ransom money. This is is actually not just an addiction but an internal threat to the country's economy. Majority of these operators were illegal and were linked to scams and illegal usage of simcards that is covered by the simcard registration act. Authorities should focus on this before it will get worst.

[len01]

safest thing is just to plan from home to bring enough money to gamble and keep in mind to appreciate money, no matter how small. indeed gambling addicts will not think about this no matter how much money they bring to gamble but as a regular gambler it is better to always remember how gambling works just to have fun so you don't need to bring too much money to gambling and don't need to follow other friends gambling styles. .

A lot of people do seem to copy or imitate another persons playing style and capabilities. They wouldn’t mind or are plain ignorant of the financial strength of such people and would copy them at their own detriment.
This could make one place bets with much more money than they can comfortably afford and when they end up losing such amount, there is the urgent need to try and get such funds back and the individual would end up spending more money than initially planned.
It’s safest to plan and actually stick to said plans whenever there is something that warrants spending money.

therefore the reason I say this about planning is only for the sake of a better future and remaining a healthy gambler without being burdened something that will hamper their own future such as addiction to something that is very bad and can prevent a bright future from becoming dark .

we should not copy other people lifestyles, even a gambling addict who is crazy about gambling always ignores the safe aspects of gambling and also always ignores other people advice. it is better to prevent it than to regret it later because addiction is not an easy thing to handle.

[Salahmu]

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction.

Of course you are right gambling addict are not always satisfy with what they make from there gambling because there mindset all the time is how to make a huge money or becoming wealthy through their gambling as such they will be willing to spend any amount of money even borrowing in other to continue there gambling levels.

And one of the funny thing about gambling is that no matter how many times they lose, they always have the psychology that one faithful day they will win a big money, however making them becoming so overwhelmed and clouded there judgement to realize themselves of the things they are losing because of the gambling.

[Fredomago]

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction.

Of course you are right gambling addict are not always satisfy with what they make from there gambling because there mindset all the time is how to make a huge money or becoming wealthy through their gambling as such they will be willing to spend any amount of money even borrowing in other to continue there gambling levels.

And one of the funny thing about gambling is that no matter how many times they lose, they always have the psychology that one faithful day they will win a big money, however making them becoming so overwhelmed and clouded there judgement to realize themselves of the things they are losing because of the gambling.

Indeed, that overwhelming hope push them to continue trying up to the point where they already doing things that they not usually doing, some are selling their valuable assets just to have money to use for their gambling while others are loaning and push every resources that they can have and some do illegal things that's how far a person can go when addiction triggered inside.

[madnessteat]

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction.

Of course you are right gambling addict are not always satisfy with what they make from there gambling because there mindset all the time is how to make a huge money or becoming wealthy through their gambling as such they will be willing to spend any amount of money even borrowing in other to continue there gambling levels.

And one of the funny thing about gambling is that no matter how many times they lose, they always have the psychology that one faithful day they will win a big money, however making them becoming so overwhelmed and clouded there judgement to realize themselves of the things they are losing because of the gambling.

A gambling addict because of the compulsive desire to win back his losses and the possibility of getting dopamine only in gambling loses touch with reality and begins to perceive money only as a way to get access to what he needs. And this applies not only to gambling addiction, but also to other addictions. I have observed several times in land-based casinos as people like crazy because they lost all the money, but they wanted to continue to play more and more. It's pretty creepy.

[ethereumhunter]

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction.

Of course you are right gambling addict are not always satisfy with what they make from there gambling because there mindset all the time is how to make a huge money or becoming wealthy through their gambling as such they will be willing to spend any amount of money even borrowing in other to continue there gambling levels.

And one of the funny thing about gambling is that no matter how many times they lose, they always have the psychology that one faithful day they will win a big money, however making them becoming so overwhelmed and clouded there judgement to realize themselves of the things they are losing because of the gambling.

It is a mistake if gamblers do not want to acknowledge or appreciate the money they currently have because if they can think clearly, they can use that money for other things that are more beneficial for themselves and their families. And if they are a gambling addict, they will not think about this and will instead use the money to continue gambling but that does not guarantee them to win.

And gambling can always make gamblers return to gambling and spend a lot of money. Gambling can tempt them by providing attractive offers to all its customers and more gamblers will come back to gamble. We must control ourselves not to gamble too often and not follow what other gamblers do because each of us has different responsibilities.

[Latviand]

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I just think that if we win gambling with friends, they can pressure us to continue playing instead of deciding to stop. And most of us will follow friends' invitations and not stop even though we want to stop gambling. This is where we have to be able to refuse friends' invitations to return to gambling because we are tired and need rest or whatever the reason is. And as good friends, they don't need to force us to continue gambling because they know their friends' limits will be different from theirs. In this case, we are the ones who decide the limits and must be able to uphold those limits so that we do not continue gambling. If our friends still want to gamble, we just let them and we can watch them gamble at the table.

Now that you've mention if they are good or bad friends, that could be a factor to whether you will continue to gamble or not but we have take note that even your good friends are getting the high that your getting when you win so they can't really be entirely blamed if you continue to gamble when you've already secured a win. Another thing about endurance of your physical body when gambling, you're not really moving much and it's not like you're thinking too much when you're playing on chance so I don't think that you're going to be easily tired. About your last statement about letting them, that's impossible to do especially if you're having fun at gambling, you're going to definitely want to be involved with your friend's gamble.

With our exchanges so far, let's just agree to disagree on this topic and probably meet somewhere in the middle. Maybe there's just a lot of differences in people that some might easily be influenced and some aren't easily influenced or some are strong willed but wants to please their friends when they're having fun.

[Dewi Aries]

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction.

Of course you are right gambling addict are not always satisfy with what they make from there gambling because there mindset all the time is how to make a huge money or becoming wealthy through their gambling as such they will be willing to spend any amount of money even borrowing in other to continue there gambling levels.

And one of the funny thing about gambling is that no matter how many times they lose, they always have the psychology that one faithful day they will win a big money, however making them becoming so overwhelmed and clouded there judgement to realize themselves of the things they are losing because of the gambling.

Addicts will not feel satisfied no matter what, even if they win it will not close the possibility for them to stop playing let alone leave gambling, because they think their pleasure is in gambling, even though they lose they will still gamble by doing everything to be able to return to gambling as usual, this has become a major factor for addicts.

That's the thinking that exists in addicts, even though they always lose but they don't stop there, even though the losses he has felt so much but he doesn't seem to think about it, only thinking about the victory they will get at some point in the future, even though it is not necessarily with that victory. But it cannot be hidden however addicts will find it difficult to get rid of their addiction that has been attached.

[Beparanf]

This is quiet common specially nowadays not only for individuals but also for sindicates and land based casinos. Here in my country, offshore gaming operators used to kidnap workers from other operators in exchange for ransom money.

I’m skeptical on this because why will the operators will the responsibility to give ransom money if the employees is kidnap off-work unless they were kidnap from the casino itself during office hours then the casino is liable to ransom their employees. But on this case, I’m not sure what’s the goal on kidnapping a worker off duty since this will be address to the family member and not to the casino he is working.

Also, This not an addiction problem but already a criminal activity just to get quick money that is not related to gambling problems.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

This is quiet common specially nowadays not only for individuals but also for sindicates and land based casinos. Here in my country, offshore gaming operators used to kidnap workers from other operators in exchange for ransom money.

I’m skeptical on this because why will the operators will the responsibility to give ransom money if the employees is kidnap off-work unless they were kidnap from the casino itself during office hours then the casino is liable to ransom their employees. But on this case, I’m not sure what’s the goal on kidnapping a worker off duty since this will be address to the family member and not to the casino he is working.

Also, This not an addiction problem but already a criminal activity just to get quick money that is not related to gambling problems.

I will honestly say that I find it very difficult to believe that a gambling casino will engage themselves in such barbaric act of kidnapping a worker from another gambling casino all for ransom, what is the sole purpose for this.? Is it that the gambling casino is not making enough money and envious of the other casino because they think that other casino is doing better?
Or is this what they do to possibly get at each other, for fun maybe?

Which ever or what ever be the reason for this, the issue of kidnap is not something that should be joked with, and personally, I think gambling casinos should deal with their sh*t between themselves and not get poor workers struggling to make ends meet involved, it is completely inhuman.

And yeah, you are right and I completely agree with you, being kidnapped off work shouldn't be an office issue but a family issue, except on occasions that the worker who I kidnapped is one that is very much loved by the boss and he or she decides to help for the worker to be released.

[Blitzboy]

Any addict will not value the money they need to pay for their craving.

The same happens with alcohol. It doesn't matter how much they are paying, an alcoholic will continue buying more and more bottles until they are broke.

Similar to a gambling addict, they will keep betting until they are broke.

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction. The addict would prefer to accumulating money, the feeling or satisfaction gotten after having fulfilled the desire to indulge himself in the habit. And that’s why money doesn’t seem to stay long in the hands of an addict.

It is true what you say, an addict cannot accept or appreciate what he has got, even though he has won, he will not necessarily think that it is better for him to stop gambling right away, but an addict has an imperfect sense of control so he still there by playing gambling again with the aim of making more money that was previously obtained, and I like your opinion that it is true that money will not last long if it is held by an addict because he will continue to chase winnings until his desires or satisfaction are fulfilled.

In the minds of addicts, gambling is the easiest way for them to make money. They will not accept their own stupidity, but satisfying that need will only make them lose more. Only when the cost is big enough to make them look back, or there is no longer a chance to look back, will this end. The irony is that gambling addicts always like to promise, and remember to never trust what the addict presents, it is just a lie, but of course there will be a few exceptions. I'm not sure if this is true, but most quiet gambling addicts have a distorted view of life, and they don't have much awareness about money, only seeing money as a measure of human value and nonsense about competition through money.

You're right that addicts see gambling as a way to get rich, hiding their irrationality. The problem generally stems from their rejection of their logic's flaw. Your remark concerning the addict's warped life and money view resonates. They seem to live in a world where money is a warped measure of self-worth and achievement. You must remember that this isnt the complete tale. It's complicated, and although some addicts regard money as everything, others use it to avoid deeper concerns. Addiction provides momentary relief from life's hardships. Their addiction and society's association of financial success with personal value shape this warped picture. Changing this perspective is the actual challenge. Its about changing a decades-old belief system, not just eliminating gambling. Therapy, support groups, and, most importantly, a societal transformation in achievement and self-worth are needed. You raise questions about our beliefs and how we define happiness and contentment.

[DaNNy001]

The gambling addict doesn’t seem to acknowledge nor value the money he has at the moment. What would be going through his mind and foremost in his thoughts would be the money to be earned after gambling away the funds at his disposal.
Same with any addiction.

Of course you are right gambling addict are not always satisfy with what they make from there gambling because there mindset all the time is how to make a huge money or becoming wealthy through their gambling as such they will be willing to spend any amount of money even borrowing in other to continue there gambling levels.

And one of the funny thing about gambling is that no matter how many times they lose, they always have the psychology that one faithful day they will win a big money, however making them becoming so overwhelmed and clouded there judgement to realize themselves of the things they are losing because of the gambling.

Indeed, that overwhelming hope push them to continue trying up to the point where they already doing things that they not usually doing, some are selling their valuable assets just to have money to use for their gambling while others are loaning and push every resources that they can have and some do illegal things that's how far a person can go when addiction triggered inside.

Selling of properties is actually the most common trait of gambling addicts because they are simplest things to do since it's already your property. I have so many friends who got entangled in this habit and till date coming out of it is a major problem that seems almost impossible without the help of the right specialist to guide you out of this act. The urge as a gambling addict to sell your property doesn't stop and it also lead to theft because when you don't have anymore you go to extreme majors.