What I learnt from a crackhead about gambling

[Outhue]

It's not always the same with drug addicts, the one I knew sold his sister to his friend for a night and she was a virgin, how cruel is that just to buy drugs? Maybe the addicts you know don't have the will to do wrongful things just so that they can buy drugs that's why you think that all drugs addicts still have their sense active, some of them lose their senses and do bad things to other people, I fear drugs more than gambling because you can easily do things to other, I mean evil things without you realizing it until the drugs wear off.

Addiction is generally not good, either drugs or gambling, and if anyone you care for is taking this steps you have to also take the step to stop them with all your might before it's too late, there is a little boy who is just 12 in the family that is trying to do what his friends are doing at school, after several punishments in school he still won't change until his father decided to take the son to prison using the connection on people he knew in the force, that was how he was saved from gambling and bad habits, they made him see the reality, some gamblers ended up in prison because they own debts and they decide to rob people so that they can pay back but getting caught in the process.

Drug addiction makes you lose your focus and makes you worthless for the time being, and if you take too much it can start affecting your brain, I believe that Drug addiction have all it takes to jeopardize your health and make you do crazy things with you not knowing, but gambling addiction isn't like that, it's all about more money if you are a gambling addict, there is no threat on your health state.

[Negotiation]

I don't think we should decrease the responsibility just because the other one is about drugs and the other one is about gambling, addiction is addiction and it may differ on one another on how it can be dealt with. I think environment has a lot of factors if you want to be rehabbed or not, if you want to quit then put efforts, change place if necessary, have a different lifestyle.

For my own opinion change of environment is the best for both of them but as for a gambler is the must difficult part because once a gambler is always a gambler even though he has been moved from that environment he will equally find a way to make money and establish that gamble in that new place, it will happen like this, he will just create a content and will start arguing with others and he will first put the money and say if am wrong the person should take the money from there people will like to join him because of the money that is involved and gradually drawing their attention while a drug addiction if can get any access to any drugs he will be managing.

For sure it will be hard at first but I think over time it will have an impact if a gambler change somehow his environment. If someone wants to make an effort I think it will pay off someday and that little change will make a difference. Can't understand how you put that logic but it's different in every circumstances.

A good environment can definitely bring the gambler back from his previous position because the environment is different and not the same everywhere. By spending time in a good place a person gradually recovers, but here one's own will is also the most important. Those who can help themselves a group of people who are addicted to gambling or who have freed themselves from addiction. Where you can talk about your own problems or problems and find a way to solve them. If there is a problem or a big incident it should be analyzed well.

[Dewi Aries]

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.

Addiction be it drugs or gambling are both very dangerous and harmful to both the health and psychology of any individual who is involved in it, it's a serious matter they should be treated as a case of emergency because it only take time and some of this addicts loose their lives or probably turns out insane due to the addiction.

Gambling affects your finances firstly and then gradually creeps into other aspects of your life, sometimes it even further grow into drug addiction, a case where by a gambler has lost so much to the casino, in other to get pass the whole situation, some of them results to drugs so as to help them forget or heal from the losses but sadly on the long-run they turn out addiction while trying to run from another incident.

It's true what you said, addiction to drugs, or illegal drugs, and gambling is just as bad, all of these things can damage a person's future if they are addicted and it is difficult to cure because what is damaged is their thinking so it requires psychology to help realize the addiction. Not to mention all of these things will damage their health, mentally if the addiction is severe. Mentally damaged because of this addiction will harm them for their own future and not to mention if they cannot control themselves with addiction sooner or later their mentality will be damaged because of addiction which is not playful in its impact.

But basically what causes all this is themselves so it's natural in my opinion that they are affected. Ready or not ready they have to deal with it if they can't control themselves properly, and the other side is also that they will dare to commit crimes that are very risky because they harm themselves and other people will also involve the authorities if they dare to commit crimes.
So in my opinion, drug addiction or gambling is the same, it has a fatal bad impact.

[Saisher]

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.

I don't think it's a generalized subject about gambling as more harmful than drug addiction, some feel it the other way around others feel that drug is more harmful and dangerous because they destroy the mind and the body, in fact so many dies of drug overdose because the body cannot keep up, and some drug addicts commit crimes because their minds are clouded by the drugs they take.
Both addiction are bad for health and finances we cannot make one better than the other, some can survive the drugs, and some can survive gambling if we have a friend who are in any of the two we need to do everything to help them and not make a comparison.

[Hirose UK]

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.

Gambling and drugs both have significant impact on addiction, in fact both are two negative sentiments among society that have existed for long time, but of the two, I would respect gambling addict more than drug addict.

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.

For both of them, drugs are much more dangerous and have very detrimental negative effects because drug addicts are people who have lost their sanity and almost most of the nervous system in the brain is damaged due to their use, this is clearly detrimentaldetrimental health.
Those who are addicted to drugs can do bad things to fulfill their desires, such as several cases in my country where drug addicts dare to kill and there are also quite a few who commit suicide because they cannot resist the desire to consume them.
Maybe gambling addicts will also suffer losses but that is only about financial matters, although there are some who do negative things but it is not as serious as drug addict.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

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.

He went on and say something about his friend who use 15 years on gambling and the friend isn't really sure how he will stop and the friend said that if he didn't stop it will kill him sooner or later, like he knew the danger lurking but he doesn't know how to stop, he isn't sure he will get better. The friend started telling him how the world will be better off without him, that's when they started locking him up, and the battle to change him when on for four years straight before he died from strange illness.

     -   Those two are the same: when you have an addiction, it's hard to get rid of it, and I've never seen anyone who was addicted to drugs or gambling get rid of the addiction easily.

Everyone who wants to get rid of it has had a hard time, especially those who have become addicted to drugs, because they need to go to rehab for a few months just to get better, or else their loved ones should be with them in the recovery. Unlike in gambling, your only enemy when you become an addict is really only stress; you are your own enemy, and the one that comes from money must be removed.

[Jody.Drummer]

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.

He went on and say something about his friend who use 15 years on gambling and the friend isn't really sure how he will stop and the friend said that if he didn't stop it will kill him sooner or later, like he knew the danger lurking but he doesn't know how to stop, he isn't sure he will get better. The friend started telling him how the world will be better off without him, that's when they started locking him up, and the battle to change him when on for four years straight before he died from strange illness.

     -   Those two are the same: when you have an addiction, it's hard to get rid of it, and I've never seen anyone who was addicted to drugs or gambling get rid of the addiction easily.

Everyone who wants to get rid of it has had a hard time, especially those who have become addicted to drugs, because they need to go to rehab for a few months just to get better, or else their loved ones should be with them in the recovery. Unlike in gambling, your only enemy when you become an addict is really only stress; you are your own enemy, and the one that comes from money must be removed.

It's because their mindset always wants to do it due to some expectations that are in their mind, and also they always do the same thing like that very often which results in unconsciously they enter into an addiction where they will feel like there is something missing from their life if they don't do something like that anymore. I think it's natural that someone is very difficult to get out of addiction because it is a pleasant habit according to them that is difficult to get rid of in any case whether it's drug addiction or gambling.

Actually I'm sure in their little hearts they must want to quit and want to have a normal life like other people in general who don't depend on anything like drugs or gambling, yes I understand it's difficult but remember that doesn't mean you can't, when you can climb a tree then it's impossible if you can't get down, if it's difficult maybe you need some help like a ladder to make it easier for you to get down from that tree. Well it's no different with gambling or drugs, and that means you need some help from other people or do rehabilitation to realize your mindset that has been lost even though it does take time but I think it doesn't matter. In any case there must be a process that you do and sacrifice to achieve something.

[wiss19]

Which one is more addicting? I think it depends on the country, as some disallow gambling and then allow the use of most drugs. While the other is the opposite of it. But if we are to talk about their effects if we consume them equally, I think both are the same addicting.

Actually, not only them but anything that can make us happy or give us a dopamine can be addicting if we don't have a control for our selves. Cool story bro, but what is your gambling status right now? If you are scared and you stop playin for a while, then maybe you feel that you are getting addicted to it. But that's great. Once you feel you are now better, you can try playin responsibly again.

[Natsuu]

I think it is wrong to generalize gambling addicts and drug addicts just compare which can be more responsible. I think gambling have the same level of addiction effect to players just as much as drugs can do. Maybe we just met different people who handls their habits differently. I dont know any gambling addict or drug addict who are thankful of their situation, anyone would regret it. Im glad that the man the man OP mentioned found a way to change his life and his experience serves as a  reminder of the challenges many face with addiction.

[Betwrong]

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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.
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That's because for a crackhead, you spend 200 grand on drugs and you are dead. It's almost guaranteed, you know. Unless someone robs you or you lose it to gambling, your fate is pretty much determined.

Overall, I don't like the comparison because there's no such thing as responsible crack users, while 90 to 95%% of gamblers do gamble responsibly.

[ethereumhunter]

I think it is wrong to generalize gambling addicts and drug addicts just compare which can be more responsible. I think gambling have the same level of addiction effect to players just as much as drugs can do. Maybe we just met different people who handls their habits differently. I dont know any gambling addict or drug addict who are thankful of their situation, anyone would regret it. Im glad that the man the man OP mentioned found a way to change his life and his experience serves as a  reminder of the challenges many face with addiction.

Any addiction will definitely have a negative effect on the mind and health. Even though the effects will definitely be different, we will still feel different effects. We don't know which is more dangerous, gambling addiction or drug addiction, because we try to avoid all addictions, especially gambling addiction. Moreover, we often gamble so there is a possibility that we may experience a gambling addiction. But if an addict can cure himself, that is something that needs to be appreciated because to be able to heal himself requires a lot of hard work and belief that he can heal himself.

[Betwrong]

~ Any addiction will definitely have a negative effect on the mind and health. Even though the effects will definitely be different, we will still feel different effects. We don't know which is more dangerous, gambling addiction or drug addiction, because we try to avoid all addictions, especially gambling addiction. Moreover, we often gamble so there is a possibility that we may experience a gambling addiction. But if an addict can cure himself, that is something that needs to be appreciated because to be able to heal himself requires a lot of hard work and belief that he can heal himself.

Drug addiction is definitely more dangerous. Why? Because gambling makes you put your money at stake, while when you take drugs it's your health is what at stake, and you will surely lose in the long run, it's not like with gambling. People say that with gambling you will surely lose all your money in the long run. That's not true. And that you are guaranteed to lose at least something is not true either. There are gamblers that are in profit from their gambling activities. A small portion, yes, but they exist. But no one is "in profit" from drug usage. Gambling addiction is a terrible disease, but it's more easily cured than drug addiction.

[ethereumhunter]

~ Any addiction will definitely have a negative effect on the mind and health. Even though the effects will definitely be different, we will still feel different effects. We don't know which is more dangerous, gambling addiction or drug addiction, because we try to avoid all addictions, especially gambling addiction. Moreover, we often gamble so there is a possibility that we may experience a gambling addiction. But if an addict can cure himself, that is something that needs to be appreciated because to be able to heal himself requires a lot of hard work and belief that he can heal himself.

Drug addiction is definitely more dangerous. Why? Because gambling makes you put your money at stake, while when you take drugs it's your health is what at stake, and you will surely lose in the long run, it's not like with gambling. People say that with gambling you will surely lose all your money in the long run. That's not true. And that you are guaranteed to lose at least something is not true either. There are gamblers that are in profit from their gambling activities. A small portion, yes, but they exist. But no one is "in profit" from drug usage. Gambling addiction is a terrible disease, but it's more easily cured than drug addiction.

Both of them pose a danger to our lives, both our health and our mental health because gambling addiction can cause us to lose all the things we own, including the possibility that we will end our lives by committing suicide because we are not strong enough to bear the burdens we face. Drug addiction is directly related to our health and if we overdose, we can lose our lives so both can pose a danger to our health. But maybe the experience of someone who is addicted to gambling and drugs will be different and maybe they will say that it is better to be addicted to gambling than addicted to drugs and vice versa. Therefore, we must be able to avoid any addiction because the risks are not commensurate with health.

[Dewi Aries]

~ Any addiction will definitely have a negative effect on the mind and health. Even though the effects will definitely be different, we will still feel different effects. We don't know which is more dangerous, gambling addiction or drug addiction, because we try to avoid all addictions, especially gambling addiction. Moreover, we often gamble so there is a possibility that we may experience a gambling addiction. But if an addict can cure himself, that is something that needs to be appreciated because to be able to heal himself requires a lot of hard work and belief that he can heal himself.

Drug addiction is definitely more dangerous. Why? Because gambling makes you put your money at stake, while when you take drugs it's your health is what at stake, and you will surely lose in the long run, it's not like with gambling. People say that with gambling you will surely lose all your money in the long run. That's not true. And that you are guaranteed to lose at least something is not true either. There are gamblers that are in profit from their gambling activities. A small portion, yes, but they exist. But no one is "in profit" from drug usage. Gambling addiction is a terrible disease, but it's more easily cured than drug addiction.

That's true, but I would like to add a little bit, drug addiction or gambling is just as detrimental, both of these things have adverse effects and are also dangerous. First, both of these things involve money which is an important role, both of these things cannot be done if there is no money in drugs as far as I know "there is money, there is goods". And in gambling "there is money, there is a game" that's what I know. And secondly, addiction to gambling or drugs will harm their health sooner or later their health will be damaged because they are always concerned with their addiction, that way they will damage their health, for example drugs are obvious if addicted to this one thing health is at stake, drugs can damage thinking, depression, anxiety, and severe mental disorders. Gambling addiction will damage health, relationships, attitudes, mindsets can also lead to mental disorders as well as drugs, there is nothing good in these two things if they have entered addiction. It would be nice to gamble just for fun, avoid addiction and also avoid things that trigger addiction. As for drugs, I think it's better not to be rash.

[Ever-young]

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.
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.
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.

He went on and say something about his friend who use 15 years on gambling and the friend isn't really sure how he will stop and the friend said that if he didn't stop it will kill him sooner or later, like he knew the danger lurking but he doesn't know how to stop, he isn't sure he will get better. The friend started telling him how the world will be better off without him, that's when they started locking him up, and the battle to change him when on for four years straight before he died from strange illness.
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.

Addiction is Addiction, and it's bad, whether gambling, drugs or any other way. They all have their disadvantages and ways they take things from us without warning. Maybe for a crack head, he may not be loosing most of his money but trust me, he's loosing more than just money, his sanity. You first need your sanity to be able to enjoy your money, have seen a millionaire lunatic before, I've seen one and he's nothing I wish to be like. So does gambling addiction has its own disadvantages, you have your sanity but your money isn't safe, which for me is more preferable than having all the money without my sanity. So think twice before choosing to be addicted to drugs to being addicted to gambling.

And who said gambling addiction can't be fought. There's no level of addiction that's beyond fighting, you just need to take that decision and work towards fighting it, get all the help you need, even if you can't stop gambling totally, at least you it's possible to kill the addiction.

[Taskford]

~ Any addiction will definitely have a negative effect on the mind and health. Even though the effects will definitely be different, we will still feel different effects. We don't know which is more dangerous, gambling addiction or drug addiction, because we try to avoid all addictions, especially gambling addiction. Moreover, we often gamble so there is a possibility that we may experience a gambling addiction. But if an addict can cure himself, that is something that needs to be appreciated because to be able to heal himself requires a lot of hard work and belief that he can heal himself.

Drug addiction is definitely more dangerous. Why? Because gambling makes you put your money at stake, while when you take drugs it's your health is what at stake, and you will surely lose in the long run, it's not like with gambling. People say that with gambling you will surely lose all your money in the long run. That's not true. And that you are guaranteed to lose at least something is not true either. There are gamblers that are in profit from their gambling activities. A small portion, yes, but they exist. But no one is "in profit" from drug usage. Gambling addiction is a terrible disease, but it's more easily cured than drug addiction.

Its both dangerous but drug addiction can cause a lot trouble in our life since it change the chemical balance in our life so people will experience some malfunction and the worse they get crazy with that. Unlike gambling where people just can't stop theirself to gamble but the distraction only limited for them since they can still think about good and afraid with law if they do something bad to other people. But People should avoid to be in any situation since both addiction is harmful that's why people need to think other important thing so that they can get away when some situation occur on them and they need to fight addiction so they would not experience any worst condition brought by avoidable mistakes that can be taken care of.

[Juse14]

Someone who is addicted to drugs will stop using drugs when they fall ill, because their body can no longer take drugs. And someone who is addicted to gambling will stop when their financial condition is in chaos and they are at the lowest point in their life. But who would have thought that financial conditions alone were not enough to stop someone from gambling. Because there are still people who prioritize their gambling activities more than breakfast. When they have some money, the first thing they think about is gambling, because they think that if they win, they can go to a restaurant and buy delicious food.

Gambling addiction and the domino effect of gambling addiction is worse than we think.

[cafter]

I have seen peoples faces who are addicted to gambling they are surrounded by many mental illnesses/disorders their face also seem very scary not scary but like they are stressed for a long time.
any addiction is bad in my opinion, but gambling is very very harmful to person who gamble for recovering his pass losses or simply he is addicted to gambling they addictions is bad for gamblers family members,
gambling addiction can be effectively treated when individuals receive strong support from their family.

[Webetcoins]

Its both dangerous but drug addiction can cause a lot trouble in our life since it change the chemical balance in our life so people will experience some malfunction and the worse they get crazy with that. Unlike gambling where people just can't stop theirself to gamble but the distraction only limited for them since they can still think about good and afraid with law if they do something bad to other people. But People should avoid to be in any situation since both addiction is harmful that's why people need to think other important thing so that they can get away when some situation occur on them and they need to fight addiction so they would not experience any worst condition brought by avoidable mistakes that can be taken care of.

Excess of anything is dangerous, be it gambling, drugs, sex, games, or anything in general, and whether which addiction is the worst depends on the extent a person uses it. A person who is addicted to gambling but not deeply addicted might not be in as much trouble as someone who is an extreme drug addict and consumes a lot of drugs in a single day. Similarly, if you switch positions, a person having a small amount of drugs isn't in as much trouble as someone who gambles a lot.

However, it's true that drug addiction affects your mental and physical abilities and makes you mentally handicapped and physically weak, whereas gambling addiction makes a person financially weak or broke and it also does have some psychological effects on a person since they keep thinking about it all the time.

[LesterD]

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

Both are extreme addiction that leaves a huge scar on a person's life. Addiction to gambling causes mental stress and sometimes leads to anxiety and depression. Drugs affect the physical body of a person. Your body may suffer to the extent that you will no longer help yourself to recover. They are both addictions, nothing is greater than the other. All we know is that it is not healthy if you get addicted.