Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction

[Yamifoud]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?

One way to tackle gambling addiction without spending a lot of money is by finding an activity that you enjoy, and that keeps you entertained and engaged enough to lose track of time. The key to finding such an activity is to understand yourself better. It's important to explore your interests and passions and find something that truly resonates with you. Once you've found that activity, make time for it regularly to help you stay focused and prevent the temptation of gambling.

It is a working strategy I see and cost-free but of course, it needs dedication from the gambler who wants to stop their addiction to gambling, or else, it is useless. Cross-addiction, getting addicted to other stuff like sports could really forget gambling totally and interest. But as I've said, it all depends on the person who wants to change because many have tried but many have failed as well. Generally, it is all about controlling ourselves but with the help and strong support of the family members and friends, that is somewhat possible.

[nullama]

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It is a working strategy I see and cost-free but of course, it needs dedication from the gambler who wants to stop their addiction to gambling, or else, it is useless. Cross-addiction, getting addicted to other stuff like sports could really forget gambling totally and interest. But as I've said, it all depends on the person who wants to change because many have tried but many have failed as well. Generally, it is all about controlling ourselves but with the help and strong support of the family members and friends, that is somewhat possible.

True. At the end of the day, what you do most of the time is what defines you. So, if you end up spending a lot of time at casinos, you are a gambler.

If you instead use that time to do other activities, your brain will slowly change and you will not have that urge to gamble any more at some point.

It does require some time to have your brain re-trained like that though.

[Oasisman]

One of the solutions which is recommended by most gamblers on this forum for gambling addiction is "Therapy" . Professional help in the form of therapy. It is good and very effective but how many persons can actually afford it? There is a fee for each session that lasts for a duration of 60minutes. And there are more than one session. Therapy for gambling addiction is expensive. How can those who are unemployed afford it? How about the college student? Or the person receiving minimum wage. What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

I'm kinda confuse what you are trying to point out here. I mean how can an unemployed, a college student, and a person receiving minimum wage got addicted to gambling when it's obviously they can't because of the lack of access to money.
The first question should be, how are these people got addicted? where did they get the money they use to gamble excessively?  and how are they able to sustain it for them to be considered as a gambling addict eventually?
Expensive vices requires expensive remedies and therapies most of the time. So, there are no "low cost" way to get rid of compulsive gambling other than voluntarily quitting and not going back to any kind of casinos ever. Nevertheless, only people who have enough money who'll get addicted to gambling, because money and time wasn't a problem for them - so therapy expenses for gambling addicts isn't something of a concern though. 

[redsun114]

Self-discipline is all I could think of. It's just our brain that makes us addicts and it's not really our body. Just imagine the alcoholics, beer, brandy, vodka or any hardcore alcohols doesn't really taste good, they are mostly bitter and yet they want to drink it all day. It's our brain telling us that we need that drink because we are stressed out or it became our habit to drink.
I think self-rehabilitation will work but again discipline is what it takes to make it work. Therapists will give us positive point of views but at the end of the day it's all up to you if you will follow what he suggested or keep on gambling after a therapy, so we are just wasting money in the process.

That’s right discipline is always good but I think self diagnosing yourself especially if youre under addiction or deppression would be dangerous. We should be also be careful when giving advises to those people. Maybe what people do under addiction is take things little by little until they get theirselves back. In our country, we have free consultation for those people but usually the schedule is tight so it is really difficult to seek for professional help. Let’s just to have a disciplined practice righyr at the beginning of trying gambling so we can prevent reaching this point.

A person gets addicted because they lack self-control and someone who doesn't have enough self-control to stand tall against the urge to gamble, can't self-diagnose themselves because they will basically give up against the urge every single time. This is the basic reason why an addicted person can't get out of the addiction even if they want to, but those who have a will to leave their addiction can take help from someone close that can help them stay away from gambling and recover from the addiction.

When we talk about trying to prevent this from the beginning, it can only be done if the person who is about to start gambling is already responsible and disciplined and they know how far they can and can't go while they are gambling which is how they can actually stay far away from getting addicted to it. Not everyone can do that, that is the reason why most people get addicted to gambling after some time.

[ethereumhunter]

That is the hardest part, that's why psychologists and the likes always say that "the first step to recovery is to realize you have a problem". If someone realizes that they have a problem and seek for help then it is x100 times easier to help that person, and it would not be hard to make them get better and stop gambling, but when we are talking about someone who doesn't realize that they have a problem and rejects any help, then there is absolutely no way that we could ever be helpful to them at all, it would be near impossible and we can't make it work at all.

I believe that with my full heart because I am 100% certain that nobody who rejects help could ever get better, you need help to get better. This is why I was open about my addiction back in the day, not for gambling but something else, and I got help and it didn2t work for a long long time, psychologist was good if you ask me but it didn't work for a long time, then years later one day suddenly it all combined for a big moment and I stopped.

Yes, that's the hardest part for a gambling addict. But those who want to cure their gambling addiction will keep trying even though they find it difficult to do so because they believe they deserve a second chance. They may start to open up to someone trying to get closer to them so that they can find a solution and do it too. This requires more effort from the gambling addict because he has to create a new habit, which will not be easy. Only the belief and belief that he is capable of doing it can continue to help him to try.

I also believe that getting help from other people can help us be better than before. With this help, we can know what we have to do and if it is creating a new activity, we will do it to recover from gambling addiction. Although many temptations will tell us to return to gambling, we can prevent ourselves from returning because our desire to recover from gambling addiction is too strong for the temptation to be meaningless.

[Negotiation]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?

One way to tackle gambling addiction without spending a lot of money is by finding an activity that you enjoy, and that keeps you entertained and engaged enough to lose track of time. The key to finding such an activity is to understand yourself better. It's important to explore your interests and passions and find something that truly resonates with you. Once you've found that activity, make time for it regularly to help you stay focused and prevent the temptation of gambling.

It is a working strategy I see and cost-free but of course, it needs dedication from the gambler who wants to stop their addiction to gambling, or else, it is useless. Cross-addiction, getting addicted to other stuff like sports could really forget gambling totally and interest. But as I've said, it all depends on the person who wants to change because many have tried but many have failed as well. Generally, it is all about controlling ourselves but with the help and strong support of the family members and friends, that is somewhat possible.

Gambling addiction can affect people from all walks of life regardless of their intelligence character or moral standing. Family support along with the individual's own awareness to control gambling can help prevent addiction understanding the nature of gambling addiction its prevalence and the various risk factors involved is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies and the role of the family. By always looking at the positive side of one's family and recognizing the factors that contribute to gambling addiction individuals and communities can take steps to reduce its impact and reduce responsible gambling practices.

[Westinhome]

Gambling addiction can affect people from all walks of life regardless of their intelligence character or moral standing. Family support along with the individual's own awareness to control gambling can help prevent addiction understanding the nature of gambling addiction its prevalence and the various risk factors involved is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies and the role of the family. By always looking at the positive side of one's family and recognizing the factors that contribute to gambling addiction individuals and communities can take steps to reduce its impact and reduce responsible gambling practices.

The moral reason for the gambler to not get addicted to the gambling,they have the family for their income and their entire family was depend on the gambler income.The family depend on the salary of the gamblers for the all basic needs like the food,medicine and education for the gambler children.If the gambler wife support the gambler for the gambling,So the gambler will win some good win in the gambling one day.So it’s essential for the gambler to learn the gambling at the time of playing.Once the gambler learn their own strategy for the gambling,then it will help the gambler to win the big win for their family.

[Dimitri94]

Gambling addiction can affect people from all walks of life regardless of their intelligence character or moral standing. Family support along with the individual's own awareness to control gambling can help prevent addiction understanding the nature of gambling addiction its prevalence and the various risk factors involved is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies and the role of the family. By always looking at the positive side of one's family and recognizing the factors that contribute to gambling addiction individuals and communities can take steps to reduce its impact and reduce responsible gambling practices.

The moral reason for the gambler to not get addicted to the gambling,they have the family for their income and their entire family was depend on the gambler income.The family depend on the salary of the gamblers for the all basic needs like the food,medicine and education for the gambler children.If the gambler wife support the gambler for the gambling,So the gambler will win some good win in the gambling one day.So it’s essential for the gambler to learn the gambling at the time of playing.Once the gambler learn their own strategy for the gambling,then it will help the gambler to win the big win for their family.

Here there is no guarantee that a gambler will win the game by applying a good strategy. Similarly, he will not be able to win consistently just by gaining experience. So it is natural that a gambler finds it difficult to maintain his family with the money of gambling. However, there are some gamblers who gamble professionally. Those who have both money and experience with which they gamble and earn their living from it. But we can never call them addicted gamblers. For non-professionals, let's just say that instead of turning it into an addiction, the priority should be enjoyment from gambling.

[rahmad2nd]

But also keep in mind that there are gamblers out there who're beyond help by themselves. Although therapy is a good solution to aid the addiction of a gambler, it's still up to that person if he's going to change. The therapy is useless if the person doesn't have the conviction to change. It's two-way therapy. That's why I believe the most lost cost to aiding addiction is yourself and your drive to change; without that, the gambler will never stop until the end of the line. A possible solution also is to socialise with friends and family; they could help you divert your attention; they could help you realise how bad it may be for you if you keep ondiving yourself in your addiction. I think therapy or rehabilitation is the last option if the person is in need of help; it is costly and doesn't guarantee that the person will change.

What you say, we agree with it. out there, there are many addicts who have difficulty solving the problems they face. It's not uncommon for addicts like this to end up homeless. what I said applies to several types of addiction, not just gambling. related to options or solutions in recovery, as asked by OP in this thread. The answer will be very varied and relative, depending on each sufferer. In fact, maybe some of us are one of those addicts. it could be, I am one of the addicts.

Well, referring to what you said, regarding therapy issues. So far, this idea is the best part in dealing with alternative ways for someone to recover from habits that harm him and even the people around him. Therapy or rehabilitation, are other options for someone who wants to recover from what they have experienced. Methods like this are not the same in every case. some recover quickly, some require special treatment. but the point is, as you say. In fact, someone who experiences a problem like this needs self-awareness if they want to recover quickly. without strong intention and determination, it will be difficult to recover by itself. Except, there are no more sources that can be used as betting media.

Well, a persuasive approach is also part of what the family can do so that the sufferer is willing to realize or share what he is experiencing with the problem. So, therapy or rehabilitation is not always the solution. Therefore, family support plays an important role for the sufferer. Regarding the last point you said, it also matches the title of this thread. Actually, if we want and try to find a solution, I think there will always be foundations or institutions that volunteer to accommodate sufferers who experience addiction disorders, including gambling. In fact, they don't ask for fees for the services and services they provide.
The point is that there are various ways if we want to do it, it doesn't always mean sacrificing a lot of money so that someone can get a solution to overcome it. but once again I emphasize, as you also said. The point is that we ourselves have a role to play if we want to recover, accompanied by strong determination and intention.

[TimeTeller]

Yes, that's the hardest part for a gambling addict. But those who want to cure their gambling addiction will keep trying even though they find it difficult to do so because they believe they deserve a second chance. They may start to open up to someone trying to get closer to them so that they can find a solution and do it too. This requires more effort from the gambling addict because he has to create a new habit, which will not be easy. Only the belief and belief that he is capable of doing it can continue to help him to try.

I also believe that getting help from other people can help us be better than before. With this help, we can know what we have to do and if it is creating a new activity, we will do it to recover from gambling addiction. Although many temptations will tell us to return to gambling, we can prevent ourselves from returning because our desire to recover from gambling addiction is too strong for the temptation to be meaningless.

Acceptance is the first step to address your situation, know that there is real problem that you need to take care of.
If you will still be denial of what you are having, hard to pinpoint where you are coming from why you are getting addicted.
It is no shame to ask help from your closed friends or family regarding your situation. It means, you are ready to alter your path for the betterment of yourself.

[ethereumhunter]

Acceptance is the first step to address your situation, know that there is real problem that you need to take care of.
If you will still be denial of what you are having, hard to pinpoint where you are coming from why you are getting addicted.
It is no shame to ask help from your closed friends or family regarding your situation. It means, you are ready to alter your path for the betterment of yourself.

By accepting or admitting that we have a problem, we will try to find a way or solution so that we can solve the problem. But people who are addicted to gambling can't see the problem and instead get deeper into gambling so that people who don't know about their gambling activities can't do anything. But if people who are addicted to gambling realize that they are addicted to gambling and are willing to tell the people around them, this will be a good start because they will get help from the people around them to seek and find a solution. When you have found a solution, you will be able to provide a way for those who are addicted to gambling to immediately go through every process so that they can cure their gambling addiction.

[Fundamentals Of]

There are public centers that probably offer the same in your locality. Both private and public therapy, counselling, and rehabilitation services for gambling addicts are available here in my locality.

But let's be true to ourselves, why do you have to raise as an excuse reasons such as unemployment, being a college student, having a minimum wage, etc when talking about gambling addiction? Are these people becoming gambling addicts? How about asking, how is that even possible? I though they have no money? They have no money to pay for necessary interventions and yet they have money to gamble? They cannot afford a therapy but they became gambling addicts?

[temple]

It is financially low cost, but might be socially high cost, but what really helps are relationships. Whether that is about love or about friendship, but gambling often happens in isolation to people who started neglecting their social ties or who never had some highly valuable social ties in the first place. I know that OP might have been looking for a different type of answer, but the truth is that healthy relationships and also activities can have a curing effect on many things and addictions are part of that. Sometimes people feel lost, bored and lonely and that is why they consider diving into time wasting activities like excessive gambling where gambling is not a pleasure anymore and doesn't really give you anything in return. Good relationships usually do exactly that.

[0t3p0t]

I think rehabilitation centers for me will be the most effective solution to gambling addiction. I am not sure if it has fee but yeah addicts should go there for immediate and safe recovery. Diversion of someones addiction from gambling to other things could be difficult in the first place.

[Kelvinid]

It is financially low cost, but might be socially high cost, but what really helps are relationships. Whether that is about love or about friendship, but gambling often happens in isolation to people who started neglecting their social ties or who never had some highly valuable social ties in the first place. I know that OP might have been looking for a different type of answer, but the truth is that healthy relationships and also activities can have a curing effect on many things and addictions are part of that. Sometimes people feel lost, bored and lonely and that is why they consider diving into time wasting activities like excessive gambling where gambling is not a pleasure anymore and doesn't really give you anything in return. Good relationships usually do exactly that.

Maybe for pleasure and a broken relationship but whatever the reason, we should also know how to limit ourselves to addiction. It was not hard to do that honestly if it is already in our mind but if we let that happen, nobody could be blamed but just ourselves.

Changing our lifestyle seems to be a big help to avoid addiction and most of all, with someone who is willing to help as well.
Engaging in physical activities like sports is way better and a healthy solution.

[Oilacris]

There are public centers that probably offer the same in your locality. Both private and public therapy, counselling, and rehabilitation services for gambling addicts are available here in my locality.

But let's be true to ourselves, why do you have to raise as an excuse reasons such as unemployment, being a college student, having a minimum wage, etc when talking about gambling addiction? Are these people becoming gambling addicts? How about asking, how is that even possible? I though they have no money? They have no money to pay for necessary interventions and yet they have money to gamble? They cannot afford a therapy but they became gambling addicts?

It is really just that a BS excuse because it would really be that impossible that you do become an addict but dont really have the money then it would really be totally no sense.It did really just turn out that you have been ended up on a mess and this is why they would really be only making out those kind of realizations in the end of the line.If they do find out that addiction is severe and cant really be able to solve it out for themselves then this is the time that they would really be seeking for some help whether from their loved ones or some professional advises.
Actually we could really be able to quit up gambling if we are really just that willing on doing so.

There are really just that people who cant really just control out their emotions and do really keep that on doing on what they do have in mind and this is why gambling is really that
highly frowned upon when it comes to bad things just because of that addiction problems and the results that it could give on a certain individual.

[wiss19]

I think a therapy are mostly about physical or mental exercises and may not involve some forms of substances so maybe we can also do it on our own? We can use the power of the internet to get some guidelines on how to initiate it. Trained professionals are also being taught and maybe some only studied online so I don't see a huge difference.

Maybe this is also the reason why some are not afraid to get addicted in gambling but for some who only believe in the traditional therapies and are aware how expensive they are, they are very careful when playing gambling or some just avoid it directly. Results if how long the gambler will feel an improvement can depend on the severity of their addiction and also to the therapy done to them.

[yazher]

It is a working strategy I see and cost-free but of course, it needs dedication from the gambler who wants to stop their addiction to gambling, or else, it is useless. Cross-addiction, getting addicted to other stuff like sports could really forget gambling totally and interest. But as I've said, it all depends on the person who wants to change because many have tried but many have failed as well. Generally, it is all about controlling ourselves but with the help and strong support of the family members and friends, that is somewhat possible.
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As long as we try our best to change, we will make some progress and it will not gonna be wasted since we are not playing around when it comes to ourselves when we want to change, we already know what are the benefits and that's the main cause to continue the process and eventually have a productive way of life in the future because when you become used to things that will benefit you, you never want to do the things that have a negative impact in your life rather you will just simply ignore it especially when you already gone through it.

[nullama]

I think rehabilitation centers for me will be the most effective solution to gambling addiction. I am not sure if it has fee but yeah addicts should go there for immediate and safe recovery. Diversion of someones addiction from gambling to other things could be difficult in the first place.

I'm pretty sure those things would cost a lot of money, so it is not a perfect solution.

In an ideal world we would have access to free mental health care and other things, but that's not the case in most of the world.

And it is tricky because casinos of course would want to keep the gambler addicted, and the governments get money from the casinos, so there's not much incentive for them to treat the gambler and help them stop...

[AicecreaME]

Professional intervention isn't really cheap. You will hardly find a low cost therapy nowadays because as you mentioned, it really comes with a price for every session. It isn't a one time payment thing because the severity of the addiction from one person to another varies as well. With this, there are different treatments and approaches to be done for them to recover and regain their lives, and it will really cost money especially for the facilities, utilities, and the professional fee itself.

This is why it's important to prevent addiction as long as it can still be prevented because it has a lot of repercussions in the long run if it weren't treated immediately. You will be lucky if you have a good public health service in your area that could provide a low cost or even free rehabilitation and treatment of addiction.