Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction

[junder]

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...

But if indeed the person has enough finances then I think there is no harm in him trying, because maybe this is only a small enough budget for them to spend. Except for the lower middle class whose finances are not good enough then they will not make rehabilitation the best alternative, everything goes back to the ability and trust of each individual also in this matter in my opinion. Yes, free health access is enough to be used as an intermediary for free rehabilitation in several hospitals but even though a country has access that can facilitate its people, especially those with a middle to lower economy, the supply that the state provides is quite limited, and an example is in my country, besides being limited they also make the treatment process difficult.

Of course every casino wants some gamblers to stay addicted, because this is a big profit that is one of their goals, and if one country legalizes gambling for its people then obviously the casino is at least sure to get a share of casino revenue as we used to call taxes, basically the government must want the tax to continue and one way that makes sense is to minimize the service process for those who suffer from addiction.

[maydna]

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.

If the treatment costs a lot of money, the people who help the gambling addict need to look for alternative treatments that can help cure the gambling addict so they can start healing therapy. Maybe these people can look for information elsewhere or perhaps they can contact a gambling addiction consultation agency so they can be directed where to go. People often experience difficulties regarding costs, and this is why there needs to be assistance from the government to be able to provide rehabilitation places for gambling, alcohol, and drug addicts.

This is to reduce costs incurred by the victim's family and can also immediately help gambling addicts or others to get treatment. The government needs to provide support to these gambling addicts and other addicts because they deserve a second chance and to be able to start a new life.

[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.

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.

Doing things together with someone else who is important to you is probably among the most effective things you can do to fight any addiction and needless to say that sports are a great way to strengthen the psyche and the body. It is all about finding things that make you feel better than the temporary effect that gambling can give you. The problem is to get started with change because change always hurts, it is never easy unless someone is at a point where change is the only thing that makes sense. But it would be even better to notice earlier and get started before the hole someone is falling into gets too deep.

[Vaculin]

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.

If you submit to therapy, certainly you have to pay its price and it can be very expensive for those who have no sustainable source of income. But anyone can receive a therapy and just apply it into the addicted gambler if this gambler is not capable to pay for his own treatment. While friends and relatives can also receive some therapy to lessen their stress and act as support groups to the addicted gambler, as having direct support from family and loved ones is very essential as the gambler has no one to run to but only his loved ones.

But even if therapy is constantly applied, that will not guarantee the fast healing of the addicted gambler if the gambler itself is not helping his own self. He should be more submissive to his own therapy and admit to himself that he really needs it badly, otherwise he won't be able to accept any help at all.

[Oilacris]

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.

If you submit to therapy, certainly you have to pay its price and it can be very expensive for those who have no sustainable source of income. But anyone can receive a therapy and just apply it into the addicted gambler if this gambler is not capable to pay for his own treatment. While friends and relatives can also receive some therapy to lessen their stress and act as support groups to the addicted gambler, as having direct support from family and loved ones is very essential as the gambler has no one to run to but only his loved ones.

But even if therapy is constantly applied, that will not guarantee the fast healing of the addicted gambler if the gambler itself is not helping his own self. He should be more submissive to his own therapy and admit to himself that he really needs it badly, otherwise he won't be able to accept any help at all.

You wont really be needing to resort into such option if you are really just that having that control towards yourself or your mind because you could eventually quit up addiction if you are really that willing on doing so but well not all people does have that kind of control and this is why they would really be opting with this kind of solution in regarding into their addiction which its really that sad considering that counselling and other correlated treatment which involves professional help wont really be that something cheap or something that have cost but honestly, this is really just that your last resort if those things arent really that working like self realization or seeking out some help with your loved ones. Different people does have that different motives and controls towards themselves on which there are ones who are really that good on doing things and there are ones who cant really be able to do such thing and this is why they do really end up on the last options but well this is a common
problem and solutions or on how to get rid of it will be entirely be depending on the individual.

[wxa7115]

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.

If the treatment costs a lot of money, the people who help the gambling addict need to look for alternative treatments that can help cure the gambling addict so they can start healing therapy. Maybe these people can look for information elsewhere or perhaps they can contact a gambling addiction consultation agency so they can be directed where to go. People often experience difficulties regarding costs, and this is why there needs to be assistance from the government to be able to provide rehabilitation places for gambling, alcohol, and drug addicts.

This is to reduce costs incurred by the victim's family and can also immediately help gambling addicts or others to get treatment. The government needs to provide support to these gambling addicts and other addicts because they deserve a second chance and to be able to start a new life.

As with most things there are services that cater to every single socioeconomic background that exists, so there are rehabilitation centers that are very expensive for those which can afford them, while there are free options available for those which do not have any money to pay for them.

However the treatment in terms of the methods used should be roughly the same, the only thing that varies is the environment and the available resources the therapists have at their disposal, but for those that are determined to improve their lives such a thing is not really a big deal.

[Pandu Geddon]

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.

this may be related to severe addiction. the effects of which could hurt or harm other people. This means that something has shifted from your understanding and reasoning. It is clear that recovery requires expert therapy. However, the family will play a role if the addict wants to get better again. they know it is expensive but it has to be done otherwise the effects on the family may be even more expensive.

If the addiction can still be controlled, it means that there is a part of the family who can monitor their gambling activities and limit their finances so that they don't overdo it. I think the family and closest people are the cheapest and most appropriate to provide therapy or assistance in order to at least reduce their gambling activities.

[Blitzboy]

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.

If you submit to therapy, certainly you have to pay its price and it can be very expensive for those who have no sustainable source of income. But anyone can receive a therapy and just apply it into the addicted gambler if this gambler is not capable to pay for his own treatment. While friends and relatives can also receive some therapy to lessen their stress and act as support groups to the addicted gambler, as having direct support from family and loved ones is very essential as the gambler has no one to run to but only his loved ones.

But even if therapy is constantly applied, that will not guarantee the fast healing of the addicted gambler if the gambler itself is not helping his own self. He should be more submissive to his own therapy and admit to himself that he really needs it badly, otherwise he won't be able to accept any help at all.

You wont really be needing to resort into such option if you are really just that having that control towards yourself or your mind because you could eventually quit up addiction if you are really that willing on doing so but well not all people does have that kind of control and this is why they would really be opting with this kind of solution in regarding into their addiction which its really that sad considering that counselling and other correlated treatment which involves professional help wont really be that something cheap or something that have cost but honestly, this is really just that your last resort if those things arent really that working like self realization or seeking out some help with your loved ones. Different people does have that different motives and controls towards themselves on which there are ones who are really that good on doing things and there are ones who cant really be able to do such thing and this is why they do really end up on the last options but well this is a common
problem and solutions or on how to get rid of it will be entirely be depending on the individual.

Keep control, keep control! It always circles back to that. You're right when you say that addiction wouldn't even be a problem if people really had power over their actions. But, alas, that's just how people are. Some people are born with a strong will, while others find it hard to even pretend to be in charge. But is it really just about hard work? There is a huge gap between wanting to quit and actually being able to do it. Recurrent cycles of dependency arent just a step for some; they become a big part of who they are.

Professional help and counseling that costs a lot are out there, but can everyone get to them? They're not, no. It is a sad fact of life. Its still true that some people can beat addiction with self-awareness or the help of loved ones, but others stay stuck. In fact, everyone has different limits and motivations. This problem has been around for a long time, but the only way to solve it is with custom solutions that are made for each person's unique situation.

[maydna]

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As with most things there are services that cater to every single socioeconomic background that exists, so there are rehabilitation centers that are very expensive for those which can afford them, while there are free options available for those which do not have any money to pay for them.

However the treatment in terms of the methods used should be roughly the same, the only thing that varies is the environment and the available resources the therapists have at their disposal, but for those that are determined to improve their lives such a thing is not really a big deal.

Therefore, it is best for people who want to cure their addiction to go to the nearest hospital for a consultation, where there is a rehabilitation center for gambling addicts, so they can immediately receive further treatment. They may seek referrals by stating they cannot afford the expensive fees. There must be relief for those who cannot afford the costs, especially if the government has given serious attention to helping gambling addicts.

Perhaps the method will be a little different between those who can pay and those who can't, but that doesn't matter as long as the gambling addict and his family can truly undergo therapy, it can still be done. And later, those who undergo treatment there will undergo every therapy process but must take it seriously to be able to cure their gambling addicts.

[len01]

Therefore, it is best for people who want to cure their addiction to go to the nearest hospital for a consultation, where there is a rehabilitation center for gambling addicts, so they can immediately receive further treatment. They may seek referrals by stating they cannot afford the expensive fees. There must be relief for those who cannot afford the costs, especially if the government has given serious attention to helping gambling addicts.

Perhaps the method will be a little different between those who can pay and those who can't, but that doesn't matter as long as the gambling addict and his family can truly undergo therapy, it can still be done. And later, those who undergo treatment there will undergo every therapy process but must take it seriously to be able to cure their gambling addicts.

If an addict wants to cure himself of gambling addiction at a cheaper cost, it seems like dont go to a hospital which usually costs more and for me the main option is to look for a special psychology doctor and we can look for it ourselves and choose the one with the lowest costs. and IMO, if an addict realizes that he is addicted and wants to recover, it will usually only take faster time so there is no need to pay more for the effort and usually if you want it to be cheaper, it is better for yourself to make a commitment to avoid all access that could provide thoughts of gambling or rather healing independently.

[maydna]

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If an addict wants to cure himself of gambling addiction at a cheaper cost, it seems like dont go to a hospital which usually costs more and for me the main option is to look for a special psychology doctor and we can look for it ourselves and choose the one with the lowest costs. and IMO, if an addict realizes that he is addicted and wants to recover, it will usually only take faster time so there is no need to pay more for the effort and usually if you want it to be cheaper, it is better for yourself to make a commitment to avoid all access that could provide thoughts of gambling or rather healing independently.

We can look for other ways if we feel that the cost is too expensive for us and we cannot afford to do it. But gambling addicts need to make themselves aware first that they really want to recover from their gambling addiction and together with people who want to help them, find places that can help them get therapy to cure their gambling addiction. Perhaps this takes longer than usual because we are looking to find the psychology doctor we want through references from various sources. But perhaps there are also gambling addicts who can really cure their gambling addiction with the help of their family alone, so they don't need to go to a doctor or psychiatrist.

[Westinhome]

We can look for other ways if we feel that the cost is too expensive for us and we cannot afford to do it. But gambling addicts need to make themselves aware first that they really want to recover from their gambling addiction and together with people who want to help them, find places that can help them get therapy to cure their gambling addiction. Perhaps this takes longer than usual because we are looking to find the psychology doctor we want through references from various sources. But perhaps there are also gambling addicts who can really cure their gambling addiction with the help of their family alone, so they don't need to go to a doctor or psychiatrist.

The lowest budget solution for the gambling was making the trip to the near location to your locality.You should ready to spend the dollars and the time for the trip.Because after some loss in the gambling,the gambler will not ready to spend the dollars for the trip.But the gap is the essential in the gambling because of the loss is also possible one in the gambling.If the loss is not the continuous one for the gambler,he can just relax by watching some movies in between the every gambling game.The psychology doctor may be against the gambling and may not ready to consult you because of the gambling addiction.

[slapper]

~snip~

As with most things there are services that cater to every single socioeconomic background that exists, so there are rehabilitation centers that are very expensive for those which can afford them, while there are free options available for those which do not have any money to pay for them.

However the treatment in terms of the methods used should be roughly the same, the only thing that varies is the environment and the available resources the therapists have at their disposal, but for those that are determined to improve their lives such a thing is not really a big deal.

Therefore, it is best for people who want to cure their addiction to go to the nearest hospital for a consultation, where there is a rehabilitation center for gambling addicts, so they can immediately receive further treatment. They may seek referrals by stating they cannot afford the expensive fees. There must be relief for those who cannot afford the costs, especially if the government has given serious attention to helping gambling addicts.

Perhaps the method will be a little different between those who can pay and those who can't, but that doesn't matter as long as the gambling addict and his family can truly undergo therapy, it can still be done. And later, those who undergo treatment there will undergo every therapy process but must take it seriously to be able to cure their gambling addicts.

Addiction is a serious issue, particularly when it comes to gambling. It's enormous—truly enormous. Hospitals are the winners in this field, particularly those with rehab clinics. They've got the resources, the know-how, the manpower... everything to combat this menace. However, expenses may truly be an obstacle.

If the government is sincere about assisting its people, then there ought to be options available to those who lack the funds. It's a human issue as well as a financial one. Sure, there may be some differences in how people are treated depending on their financial situation, but that is a little point. Making sure the addict and their family receive the lifeline they require is crucial. To be clear, going through treatment is not easy. It requires commitment - true commitment.

[Findingnemo]

Self Exclusion, Block your credit/debit cards, Lock your crypto funds then you won't be able to fund your bets but these things can work only if the user is really trying hard to quit but the person who are highly addicted and needs the medical treatment then these kind of remedies will not be effective at all.

[angrybirdy]

Self Exclusion, Block your credit/debit cards, Lock your crypto funds then you won't be able to fund your bets but these things can work only if the user is really trying hard to quit but the person who are highly addicted and needs the medical treatment then these kind of remedies will not be effective at all.

There are numerous free rehab centers and support groups for some low-income individuals which may help since there’s plenty of support and understanding available for them. Also, one thing that I know that consider as an effective solution is the advice from your family and loved ones. If a gambler wants to stop gambling but are having a hard time, I suggest them to consider seeking help from a mental health professional. To avoid a relapse and focus on building coping skills, it’s important to commit to quitting gambling completely.

[Docnaster]

Self Exclusion, Block your credit/debit cards, Lock your crypto funds then you won't be able to fund your bets but these things can work only if the user is really trying hard to quit but the person who are highly addicted and needs the medical treatment then these kind of remedies will not be effective at all.

Everything you stated will definitely help someone to easily eradicate gambling addiction but they'll only effective if the person in question has really made up his mind to stop his gambling addition. To me, I think the main reason why most gambling addicts are still suffering from the addiction is because they're yet to admit to the fact that they're addicts and when someone hasn't admitted to his own faults and make up his mind to leave find solution to their shortcomings, it's almost impossible to help or talk them out of that same situation. So the first and easiest way to find solution in gambling addiction is for the addicted person to admit that he's addicted and then make up his mind to reduce or totally stop his gambling engagements.

[maydna]

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The lowest budget solution for the gambling was making the trip to the near location to your locality.You should ready to spend the dollars and the time for the trip.Because after some loss in the gambling,the gambler will not ready to spend the dollars for the trip.But the gap is the essential in the gambling because of the loss is also possible one in the gambling.If the loss is not the continuous one for the gambler,he can just relax by watching some movies in between the every gambling game.The psychology doctor may be against the gambling and may not ready to consult you because of the gambling addiction.

Perhaps the one who has to spend money is his family because I think the gambler has lost a lot of money from gambling games and might be unable to afford a trip out of town. That's why a gambler must manage his gambling so that he doesn't lose a lot of money from gambling and can still relax with people, including his family so that he can return to gambling whenever he wants. For this reason, we must be able to find a psychology doctor who is willing to treat the problem of gambling addicts so that they can be treated well.

~snip~

Addiction is a serious issue, particularly when it comes to gambling. It's enormous—truly enormous. Hospitals are the winners in this field, particularly those with rehab clinics. They've got the resources, the know-how, the manpower... everything to combat this menace. However, expenses may truly be an obstacle.

If the government is sincere about assisting its people, then there ought to be options available to those who lack the funds. It's a human issue as well as a financial one. Sure, there may be some differences in how people are treated depending on their financial situation, but that is a little point. Making sure the addict and their family receive the lifeline they require is crucial. To be clear, going through treatment is not easy. It requires commitment - true commitment.

The government's role is really needed to help its people so that people who want to cure gambling addicts or others can be treated immediately without thinking about costs. This cost issue is very sensitive because not everyone can have the money for treatment, especially as this is a gambling addiction, which may require very high costs. Perhaps the government can assist or even designate a hospital that can be a reference for people with an addiction who want to cure their addiction so that they don't have to look elsewhere.

[bluebit25]

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.

There was a time when I saw some online gambling games linked to social networking platforms. At that time, your friends who shared the same passion for gambling could play with each other, and it was completely free of charge. You don't have to deposit anything. If you run out of money in your account, you have to wait until the next day to receive additional rewards.
But for deep-rooted addictions, it's much more difficult. I'm not sure about the effective treatment method applied here, but I think it's only when the addiction causes a person to break the law that there's almost a chance for them to change. Propagating harmful effects, like on cigarette pack designs , and can also be more serious movements about gambling behavior. But it still needs to be made clear that it provides an entertaining environment, not a criminal space, so the easier things are for more people, the better awareness people will have about gambling.

[madnessteat]

Self Exclusion, Block your credit/debit cards, Lock your crypto funds then you won't be able to fund your bets but these things can work only if the user is really trying hard to quit but the person who are highly addicted and needs the medical treatment then these kind of remedies will not be effective at all.

Everything you stated will definitely help someone to easily eradicate gambling addiction but they'll only effective if the person in question has really made up his mind to stop his gambling addition. To me, I think the main reason why most gambling addicts are still suffering from the addiction is because they're yet to admit to the fact that they're addicts and when someone hasn't admitted to his own faults and make up his mind to leave find solution to their shortcomings, it's almost impossible to help or talk them out of that same situation. So the first and easiest way to find solution in gambling addiction is for the addicted person to admit that he's addicted and then make up his mind to reduce or totally stop his gambling engagements.

Absolutely agree with you. Recognizing that a problem exists and wanting to get rid of it opens the door to solving it. It is difficult to fight what we do not understand.

If we draw conclusions based on my life experience, I can say with certainty that when a person understands his problem, he is able to solve it on his own. At least I know several people who were able to get rid of various addictions without the help of any specialists.

[piebeyb]

Self Exclusion, Block your credit/debit cards, Lock your crypto funds then you won't be able to fund your bets but these things can work only if the user is really trying hard to quit but the person who are highly addicted and needs the medical treatment then these kind of remedies will not be effective at all.

It all depends on the desire of the gambler. If there is no desire to change and stop, it will be difficult to stop the addiction, although there is truth in this method, it will not be possible to succeed and I have seen my friend never succeed in reducing his addiction, unless he changes his mindset. consider gambling only as entertainment so that there is no pressure within ourselves to continue gambling and earn money.

Addiction is indeed difficult to cure, that's why everyone always reminds us not to gamble too deeply and too far so that when you lose at gambling you don't end up losing too much and end up going bankrupt, locking your wallet and blocking your credit cards won't help either, the only thing that can help. namely changing your mindset and reducing your gambling time gradually will definitely work even if it takes a long time.