What I learnt from a crackhead about gambling

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Between drugs and gambling, which one do you think is more addicting than the other?

     -   They're both addicted; perhaps the difference is in how they affect our brains and bodies. Drugs definitely have a negative impact on our physical health when we become addicted to them. While gaming has an effect on stress and emotions,

Some of the distinctions between these two are as follows:

And the only way for these two to aid someone with an addiction is to contact doctors, therapists, or the addict's close family and friends.

How Gambling and Drugs triggers the person?

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Addiction is just as bad as drugs or gambling there is nothing better that I know of.

Not sure drug addicts are more responsible than gambling, because it's bad behavior so it's hard to believe them with such talk, I know someone who is addicted to drugs but he is never responsible money is always spent on drugs, so I don't believe anything they say about his responsibility.

As many people said above my comment that gambling addiction will have a financial crisis while drugs will damage health and the person will go crazy with mental damage.

[Solosanz]

Addicted to drugs will ruin your health, body, money and other people. While addicted to gambling will ruin your money and other people. This means drug addiction has more effect to gambling addiction. At least a gambling addict who already lose all of his money can start his new life to get a job and start to save money. While a drug addict need a lot time in rehabilitation and his heath isn't good anymore which make he hard to start his new life.

[alastantiger]

Between drugs and gambling, which one do you think is more addicting than the other?

No addiction is more addictive than the other...all of these depends on the level of severity. On any addiction spectrum, we have from mild, moderate to severe. And not that two addictions can exist but with varying degree of severity. For example, the crack head may be moderately addicted to crack and mildly addicted to gambling.

I have seen crack heads more than responsible with there cash, than gambling addicts, this is what make me to ask you guys this question, drug junks are more responsible than gamblers, I have seen a gambling addict who spend 200 grand in under one and half hour on gambling, I've never seen a crack head done such before, not even on drugs.

A drug addict will spend more money on drugs than on gambling. So it is natural that he is gambling responsibly to use the other cash to fix himself up. Drug addicts rarely have good food. Next time you have a conversation with him, ask him when last he ate.

I was so scared with this story and It affected me for a while, I stopped gambling for a week because of what I heard from this man, his appearance is that of someone you won't want to listen to but what he went through is so eye opening that if other addicted gamblers hear from him it could change them, gambling addiction is really scary.

No need to be scared if you are doing things right. Just say away from drugs and gamble responsibly. You will be fine.

[danherbias07]

Thanking God that he is more addicted to drugs than gambling. Wow. Ain't it better to thank God if you have none of those?
Anyway, it's true that gambling addiction is an expensive habit unlike drug addiction where you get high or low then you stop for a while but what else can you do after that? No job, no food, no nothing.
I have seen gambling addicts who can still manage to do their jobs, 8-hour day job and just do the gambling at night and their faces don't look so bad so they can get a job easily unlike those crackheads whose faces cannot be distinguished anymore.
When it comes to the spending limit, yes gambling can get you broke in a day but as long as you are still on the right to not do anything bad when you waste all your money then it's still okay. What about those crackheads whose drugs are already affecting their minds and might make them do something bad?

[coin-investor]

I was so scared with this story and It affected me for a while, I stopped gambling for a week because of what I heard from this man, his appearance is that of someone you won't want to listen to but what he went through is so eye opening that if other addicted gamblers hear from him it could change them, gambling addiction is really scary.

I don't believe this, it is scarier to meet a guy who is addicted to drugs than gambling, some of the heinous crimes committed are from people who are addicted to drugs, they commit killing, rape, and stealing because of the effect of drugs.
Drug addicts do not know what they are doing because their mind is clouded and many of them do not remember what they commit when they are under the influence of drugs, compared to gamblers who are more sane than drug addicts.
But in the end, and the bottom line both addictions are bad and we should see to it, that we do not become addicted to these two things or any one of our family
Both addictions are harmful to one's self, their family, and the community.

[Slow death]

people addicted to drugs, they tend to be violent when they consume drugs and when they don't have money to buy drugs, they will sell anything they have and easily enter the world of crime, things like criminal organizations that sell human organs and become When laundering money, they recruit drug addicts and give them some drugs as payment, and this means that the person addicted to drugs doesn't stop working for drug traffickers. Dude, we have to be honest, I believe that we all have families, neighbors and live where there are people around.

so we all can easily do a very simple little research without spending money and a lot of time, all we need to do is observe our relatives and neighbors how many of them are addicted to gambling and how many of them are addicted to drugs. I believe the result will be that the number of drug addicts will be 3x or more than 6x in relation to the number of gambling addicts. and when we compare the level of destruction that a drug addict causes in relation to the gambling addict, we will see that the drug addict causes more than 10x more destruction than the gambling addict

[slapper]

Your story brings an important but often overlooked fact about addiction. The person behind the thing or action, not just the thing or action itself. Although drugs and gambling are different, they are both about losing control and wanting to escape. What this means is that drug users seem more careful with their money than gamblers. Could the fun of gambling be greater than the value of the money, unlike drug use, where the cost is always there? It says a lot that the recovered addict is afraid of gambling addiction. That's not all. There's also healing and the fear of going back to using drugs. Addiction affects the mind in all of its forms. This gambler's death shows how dangerous addiction can be. This story about people is about grief, battle, and sometimes effects that can't be undone.

[Rruchi man]

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All addictions share similarities and can all be equally difficult to quit, It may seem easier to quit drugs because society kicks against drugs addiction on all forms but may be lenient at times with gambling to the extent that they permit it. So someone who is heavily addicted to gambling but is still able look okay and composed will never be criticized for their addictions so they carry it longer than a drug addict. Gambling addiction will even be harder to break if gambling is legal in your country.

[aioc]

Both are bad and one cannot be better than the other but there's danger facing a drug addict than a gambler, drug addicts can harm or beat you even if you are close to them without them knowing what they have done because they are under the influence of drugs.
Drug addicts attack the mind and the behavior of the addicted they have no respect for anyone, if there are reports of crimes like killing and robbery police first check if they are under the influence of drugs, compared to gambling addicts they are saner and they are conscious of what they are doing, something you cannot find to people addicted to drugs when they are on their high.

[dimonstration]

Between drugs and gambling, which one do you think is more addicting than the other? I have a good reason for asking this question, because there is something I saw not too long and I am doubting if anyone have seen the same thing, I am from a place where crack heads ( drugs addicts ) and also gambling addicts are all around

I didn’t experience trying drugs so I can’t comment personally but statistically wise then addiction to drugs is more addicting than being addicted to casino since drugs directly attack your brain using chemicals to give you synthetic happiness while casino games gives you entertainment and happiness base on your appreciation to the game which means it’s up to you if you will be addicted on casino games while being addicted to drugs is guaranteed once you try it since it’s chemicals that directly attach your brain.

Also it’s very hard to get out from drug addiction compared to gambling addiction because the chemicals will be remembered by your brain for a long time while casino can give you a heart break once you lose big time that might makes you stop gambling at your own will.

[ethereumhunter]

We don't know what will happen to a gambling addict because someone who is addicted to gambling cannot predict what they will do. Maybe it is true that gambling addicts are more dangerous than drug addicts but still, if they are addicted, it will not be good for their health, especially their mental health. His mental condition must be disturbed because all he can think about is doing the things he already does every day and he doesn't want to do anything else. That's why when we feel like we're starting to get addicted, we have to immediately stop ourselves from the activities we've been doing all this time and try to find out how to cure it so that this small addiction doesn't turn into a big one.

[Accardo]

Your story brings an important but often overlooked fact about addiction. The person behind the thing or action, not just the thing or action itself. Although drugs and gambling are different, they are both about losing control and wanting to escape. What this means is that drug users seem more careful with their money than gamblers. Could the fun of gambling be greater than the value of the money, unlike drug use, where the cost is always there? It says a lot that the recovered addict is afraid of gambling addiction. That's not all. There's also healing and the fear of going back to using drugs. Addiction affects the mind in all of its forms. This gambler's death shows how dangerous addiction can be. This story about people is about grief, battle, and sometimes effects that can't be undone.

The story depends on how the changed addict suffered while in addiction. It's never easy to be an addict. Whether gambling or drug. Both goes hand in hand for some people. Comparing them, isn't necessary, because while concluding on a fact, using one person's experience isn't enough. Many people have done crazy things out of addiction. Be it gambling or drugs. Mainly when it's related to money. Drug requires money to purchase at all cost. And the price is fixed, unlike in gambling. The addict can change the amount they play everyday, depending on their bank roll. But if a drug addict isn't equipped with the amount his substance costs he can't get it. Hence, he'll have to do anything possible to get on his substance. If addiction is rated by stages, drug addiction is higher than gambling addiction. As gambling addict can move ahead to become a drug addict. And it's rare to find a drug addict, that goes back to gamble. They'll be lost in the confusion that drug brings. While battling with friends and money too. Gambling addicts barely have a click of friends who are addicts, unlike drug addicts who always have other friends they can hang out with and do drugs. Which also lands them into bigger troubles like going out to rob and do illicit businesses. One addiction can lead to another. Why the person in a way is right about being happy about not being a drug addict, is because he's known that even when you escape the drug addiction. It's almost impossible to escape the drug friends, they got while living the bad life.

[electronicash]

the reason why the junkie doesn't gamble so much is that he needs to budget his funds for his next consumption of meth. if he loses half of his capital he will decide to stop because he will buy the rest for his daily dose.

and i the junkie wins, he will also decide to stop playing because he already has enough to buy for his next dose. take it from a very experienced junkie  
there used to be billiard tables new my house in my hometown, the crackheads stayed up all night playing billiards, and once they win, they smoke crack after til morning.

[ajiz138]

I have seen a crack head who changed and when we had some chats he thank God in front of me, saying he is thankful that is addiction was on drugs and not gambling, he sounds so scary of getting addicted to gambling as he confirmed that gambling seems so much harder to quit.

Doesn't he realize that drug addiction is worse than gambling?
This is what I know about drugs even though I've never tried them: Damage to health, become like a crazy person, rehabilitation is quite difficult and long, plus drugs are illegal almost all over the world so the risk is greater than gambling, even though the similarities are almost similar but in my opinion gambling is worse than the risk.

I don't know why he is so proud of being addicted to drugs, is it because he thinks gambling is a faster way to spend money than drugs?
It is clear that both are very bad but my own view is that gambling addiction is better and can still be overcome even though it is equally bad.

[Lorence.xD]

Drug addiction compared to gambling addiction is almost the same, you are ruining your life by destroying your physical health, mental health with drugs while gambling is when your finances are affected, for sure it would cause problems in providing your needs as well the relationship of the gambler to their family. He's good at managing money which might be the reason for budgeting his money for drugs, you can consider it as a skill but you only acquire that kind of skill when you are addicted, for they have the problem of resisting the urge you would really need to be rehabilitated.

I'll be honest, cause if I were gonna have a conversation with someone addicted to drugs, I would be scared for my safety than the story itself, cause you would never know what's going on in their minds. They might attack you cause they need money for drugs, which is applicable to gamblers they might use violence just to have money.

[348Judah]

Between drugs and gambling, which one do you think is more addicting than the other?

The two are chronic addiction but one has a lifetime threat on one's health related issues, if you're a gambler and being addicted, you're still more better than a chronic liquor addicts who also gambles, he may loose his chances of living long if his health issues get complicated, the two are not what one should be found with, i still wonder why some often refers to them as way of enjoying life, being addicted is bad, you can gamble or drink but moderately and not until you're been addicted in it.

[bitbollo]

Between drugs and gambling, which one do you think is more addicting than the other?
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It's not a simple or obvious answer. there are probably people who are able to manage their addiction (regardless of the substance/situation). it's not correct oversimplify the argument.

keep in mind (I say this as a registered pharmacist here in Italy with some decades as experience) that some substances, if not taken, can lead to death from withdrawal....  this don't happens with gambling... maybe people get sad or angry but they don't face such devastating consequences.

moreover I will add that some substances requires years and years of treatment... and even in such case, relapse are really frequent.

[Issa56]

Between drugs and gambling, which one do you think is more addicting than the other? I have a good reason for asking this question, because there is something I saw not too long and I am doubting if anyone have seen the same thing, I am from a place where crack heads ( drugs addicts ) and also gambling addicts are all around, here is what I've seen.

Seriously, I don't do drugs and am a gambler, but I am not addicted to gambling. From what I have seen, I can't really mention the one that's more addictive. I see no difference between the two, but it's more dangerous to be addicted to drugs than gambling. But the best thing is that we shouldn't be addicted to either of the two, it's really bad because addiction has a negative impact.

I have seen crack heads more than responsible with there cash, than gambling addicts, this is what make me to ask you guys this question, drug junks are more responsible than gamblers, I have seen a gambling addict who spend 200 grand in under one and half hour on gambling, I've never seen a crack head done such before, not even on drugs.

Maybe where you are from they spend less on drug's, I have been with a few people that are into drugs, and I know the amount they were spending on drugs. They were into expensive drugs. After getting money, the first thing they do is buy the things they need. There was a particular guy who was not having money at a particular time to buy drugs. He sold some of his clothes just to get money to buy his drugs. But the worst part is being a drug addict and an addicted gambler. I don't think you will have anything reasonable to do with your money, all that you will be earning will go into drugs and gambling.

I have seen a crack head who changed and when we had some chats he thank God in front of me, saying he is thankful that is addiction was on drugs and not gambling, he sounds so scary of getting addicted to gambling as he confirmed that gambling seems so much harder to quit.

Don't you think drugs have a much more negative impact on the body than gambling? I have seen people being taken to psychiatric hospitals just because of excessive drugs, but I haven't seen anyone being taken to psychiatric hospitals because of gambling addiction. Drugs affect a lot of organs in the body, which can even lead to early death. I don't think being addicted to drugs is better in any way.

[Kelward]

I can't argue with OP, because he was referring to his neighborhood, so I guess crack heads makes more sense than gamblers there. But I know that crack heads are one step closer to insanity, so I can't say that they're more stable than gambling addicts. Hard drugs are harmful to humans and I'm sure that they're banned in every country in the world, but gambling is not, it's allowed in most countries, because it's supposed to be something that should be engaged in for fun.

OP mentioned that crack heads are more prudent with money, that can only be true if the drug addict's worst nightmare is not having money for the next hit, he'll definitely keep money for hard drugs, not because he's so responsible with money.

Gambling is OK so far the gambler is disciplined enough not to cross the line to become an addict, but a crack head from the beginning of his journey is headed for doom.