Who does gambling addiction affect the most?

[Dimitri94]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

When any member of a family becomes addicted, the gambling effect affects the entire family. And if that gambler runs the family, the effect will be even more deadly. A gambler who is addicted will never have enough money. When he will not be able to necessary expenses for the family, disaster will fall in the family. And if a father gambles during his retirement, I think there will be no great harm for him, but his health problems may increase as a result of excessive gambling. In this case the other members of the family must be well informed about his addiction and he can be brought under control. Gambling is fun for a short period of time, but gambling can become addictive in the long run.

[michellee]

It is their children who will be most affected by gambling addiction because children do not know anything about what their parents are doing. But his family will also experience this impact, which can cause his family to fall apart. There is a possibility that their children will also follow what their parents do because they may often or have seen their parents gamble.

Children who already know how to gamble will start gambling with their friends. It will make them accustomed to gambling until they grow up and will become gamblers. But usually, there are their families who will prevent the children from being affected by gambling.

Those who are used to gambling should reduce their gambling activities and not become addicted to gambling. That was to prevent his family from being torn apart because of what they did. And when his family is torn apart, everyone will also feel the impact.

[Blitzboy]

The effects of gambling addiction, in my opinion, are a common battle that each gambler and their family experiences differently. The gambler, battling pressure and loss, must constantly make decisions. The family struggles emotionally, feeling helpless and overwhelmed by the addiction.

While gambling addiction is dangerous, many gamble for fun. These people keep their passion from becoming addictive. It proves that responsible gambling can be entertaining and exciting.

Finally, treating gambling addiction systemically is necessary. Its about assisting the gambler and their family, respecting their interconnected experiences. Promoting ethical gambling and appreciating its lighter side can also help people view gambling more positively. Happiness comes in many ways, as long as we do it wisely and with respect for others.

[Accardo]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

When any member of a family becomes addicted, the gambling effect affects the entire family. And if that gambler runs the family, the effect will be even more deadly. A gambler who is addicted will never have enough money. When he will not be able to necessary expenses for the family, disaster will fall in the family. And if a father gambles during his retirement, I think there will be no great harm for him, but his health problems may increase as a result of excessive gambling. In this case the other members of the family must be well informed about his addiction and he can be brought under control. Gambling is fun for a short period of time, but gambling can become addictive in the long run.

A father that gambles will need to control his actions and stabilize the need to gamble at all times. The requirements for a gambler differs and each player have his goals and needs that led him into gambling. Those requirements of his, determines his actions and decision while gambling. It's not appropriate to think that every father that gambles would have a bad family to groom, thereby resulting to a disaster. But anyone, a father or child who ends up getting addicted in gambling will need the help of his family to be safe. Hence, both parties will suffer it, but the pain is on those who wish to share in the agony of their beloved father or child. It's not mandatory that the family will feel the pain, but the gambler who is suffering from the pain, would have a bigger trouble to solve than those helping him.

[Kelvinid]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

The most affected ones are ourselves mentally and physically.

Not to mention a lot but generally, addiction could ruin everything --our future, relationships, and most of all, finances.
Many reports that someone (a gambler) commits suicide after losing millions, some defaulted on loans, some got separated, etc --and this is because of gambling addiction.

So don't try falling into this because it is hard to get out of addiction once you're there.

[leonair]

Excessive gambling is detrimental to the life of a gambler no doubt, stories, facts and truths have proven this that they suffer a lot of pressure, tension, loses and frustration. I am also concerned about the impact of gambling on the lives of those dependent on the gambler like his immediate family(wife, children, parents and siblings). I have heard stories of children whose early lives were messed up due to the bad habits of gambling addiction of their fathers. A very recent one is one account in this forum which created a topic staring his hatred for gambling and backing his claim with same ugly story of being a product of a home where the father is a gambling addict. He stressed that it ruined his father and affected him disastrously. I know how painful and frustrating it is when your foundation its poor, and the negative effect is massive.

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

Gambling addiction most affects those who are financially dependent on the gambler.  Because when a gambler loses gambling he can somehow manage his food and survive but it becomes very difficult for him to manage food for his whole family so I think his family is more affected than those who are addicted to gambling. Especially his wife and children as well as his children are attracted towards gambling and at some point they follow their father and become addicted to gambling.

[aioc]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

The immediate family will feel the effect if a gambler has 10 immediate members in his immediate family 10 people will have the negative effect of having an addicted gambler in his family.
The gambler will just ignore the criticism all they care about are themselves and their gambling and how to fund their accounts, they have no shame and are not bothered by anything, whereas for a family they need to take action because they can see that the addiction could worsen that could lead to a life of criminals if their kin is not cured from addiction.

[m2017]

"Who does gambling addiction affect the most?" - This is obvious. Someone who gambles. Anyone who gambles cannot, in principle, have a gaming addiction.

Excessive gambling is detrimental to the life of a gambler no doubt, stories, facts and truths have proven this that they suffer a lot of pressure, tension, loses and frustration. I am also concerned about the impact of gambling on the lives of those dependent on the gambler like his immediate family(wife, children, parents and siblings). I have heard stories of children whose early lives were messed up due to the bad habits of gambling addiction of their fathers. A very recent one is one account in this forum which created a topic staring his hatred for gambling and backing his claim with same ugly story of being a product of a home where the father is a gambling addict. He stressed that it ruined his father and affected him disastrously. I know how painful and frustrating it is when your foundation its poor, and the negative effect is massive.

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

Undoubtedly, the accompanying problems of a gambling addict affect all relatives and friends in one way or another. Both materially and psychologically. Undoubtedly, the negative effect is most pronounced on children.

There can only be one solution here. If you want to save them from possible problems from gambling addiction, stop gambling. Because one way or another, every gambler comes very close to this disease.

[rahmad2nd]

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So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

if we talk generally, everyone in a family will be affected. I mean, whether it's the gambling addict or the family. but even so, if the gambler does not have responsibility it will have consequences and impact on his own family. however, in reality gambling addicts do not always harm the people closest to them. so, we cannot always generalize from case to case. however, if we talk generally, almost all cases like this will really affect and impact a family. one of the impacts, as you said, could also be worse than that. and what is certain, everyone can feel the loss and even be harmed. so, it's not just the family itself. likewise for the addict, the consequences of his addiction, whether he realizes it or not, have an impact on his environment and family. in the end, nothing is gained.

We also have to look at the side of the addict himself, there are many people who want to get rid of their excessive habits. however, because he no longer had good control, he had difficulty controlling his high desire to gamble. well, in this phase the family plays the biggest role in helping people get rid of the problems of people who are addicted. whatever the addiction, what is called an addiction is still an addiction. in other cases, the addict could also be very detrimental to the family. which means, he doesn't care, the most important thing is that he can give vent to his desires. well, the points in each case will always be different even in the same problem. that is why it is very important to have a broad understanding of gambling itself, responsibility and self-control. if not trained, disciplined. hence, the impact could have consequences as we discussed.

[bangjoe]

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So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

Then the answer is the gambler, if he does not have the principle of gambling responsibly then the second victim affected besides him is the closest person, but this is relative because the closest person can fight the logic brought by a gambler who has been influenced because he has a different understanding of gambling.

Then what should we talk about after finding this answer? But I actually think more about friends first than family, because the cycle of a human being will be closer to his friend, especially about things that are considered negative compared to family.

[Dewi Aries]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

When any member of a family becomes addicted, the gambling effect affects the entire family. And if that gambler runs the family, the effect will be even more deadly. A gambler who is addicted will never have enough money. When he will not be able to necessary expenses for the family, disaster will fall in the family. And if a father gambles during his retirement, I think there will be no great harm for him, but his health problems may increase as a result of excessive gambling. In this case the other members of the family must be well informed about his addiction and he can be brought under control. Gambling is fun for a short period of time, but gambling can become addictive in the long run.

Of course because the first people who will feel the impact of gambling are the people closest to them such as family members who are there, the situation will be more worrying if as you say that the addicted is the head of the family, it is certain that their lives will not be fine, especially losing balance in terms of family finances, It doesn't matter how rich their background is but still if basically someone who gambles is already addicted then obviously the possibility for a worse future will definitely occur, it is not uncommon for us to see rich people who go bankrupt, in terms of an excessive gambling approach or addiction anything can happen, the rich have great potential to go bankrupt and the poor will get poorer.

Basically gambling is nothing more than a leisure activity to have a bit of fun and there should never be any seriousness in its involvement, it is very dangerous and vulnerable for anyone to end up in the addiction phase and end up experiencing a lot of problems as a result of the wrong approach. That's why it's important to always have a straight understanding of gambling, the risks involved are far greater than the chances of winning and that means losing money is more likely to happen, you will never get a better situation unless you stop. The other thing is yes I agree with you that the other family members who are there I hope they know about his father's bad habits and with that I think at least surely they will take precautions.

[harapan]

Excessive gambling is detrimental to the life of a gambler no doubt, stories, facts and truths have proven this that they suffer a lot of pressure, tension, loses and frustration. I am also concerned about the impact of gambling on the lives of those dependent on the gambler like his immediate family(wife, children, parents and siblings). I have heard stories of children whose early lives were messed up due to the bad habits of gambling addiction of their fathers. A very recent one is one account in this forum which created a topic staring his hatred for gambling and backing his claim with same ugly story of being a product of a home where the father is a gambling addict. He stressed that it ruined his father and affected him disastrously. I know how painful and frustrating it is when your foundation its poor, and the negative effect is massive.

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

In Most cases,the closest person to the addicted is affected mostly,but first of all the gambling addicted is affected deeply in such a way that it would Pierce through his thinking and rupture it in the sense that he might be mentally derailed.

Merely looking the gambler might be feeling he's not been affected but it sure does but mostly the affected person's would be from his immediate family,probably parent's,wife and siblings.

[gabbie2010]

A gambler whose relative depend on for their basic needs like payment of bills, feeding etc would suffer most from the consequences of the addicted gambler, of course we knew how such gamblers blew up their money in their bid to win a jackpot unfortunately money that is suppose or meant to cater and to take care of their dependant relatives was wasted on irrelative thing it's a pity that relatives of some addicted gamblers had been passing through hardship caused by an individual to make matters worse many of those addicted gambler would never listen to counsel or advice until they ended up bankrupt.

[piebeyb]

There can only be one solution here. If you want to save them from possible problems from gambling addiction, stop gambling. Because one way or another, every gambler comes very close to this disease.

I admit that even all gamblers have experienced this disease, but there are those who really sink into it and there are those who recover from this addiction. After all, this is only a matter of time, usually people who are addicted to gambling still have enough money so they can still finance their gambling, how about If they no longer have money, they will definitely realize that they have gone too far.

Luckily my family advised me at that time and I heard them that I should not be addicted to gambling too deeply, since then I have limited my budget and playing time so that I can slowly reduce my gambling hours and that has succeeded in eliminating the feeling of wanting to gamble like feeling addicted to gambling, it is true that we are the ones who have to start to stop gambling addiction so that the people around us are not affected by the negative impacts that we experience from the gambling addiction. whoever it is, never ignore good advice for us.

[alastantiger]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

There is a direct and indirect effect. If the gambler has a family who he is dependent on, it affects them directly as they will eventually bear the financial and emotional cost of everything. If the gambler has no family and is independent, the addiction affects him the most. It starts from his finances, to his mental health. And it is in this mental health that the gambler becomes suicidal. If help doesn't come quickly he may end it all as he can no longer bear the guilt and the shame he has brought on himself.

Gambling addiction can be cured. Gamblers struggling with addiction can be help. There are many resources out there online and in hard copies to help them. But the first step is to come to the realization that you need help.

[Rufsilf]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

I believe that a gambling addiction can have an impact on the addict as well as his family because it can lead to a lot of trial and error in terms of financial stability and produce more serious issues when the gambler becomes addicted to betting.
But if I were to compare the two, his immediate family would be the one that suffers more. This is due to the fact that a gambler may lead to relationship issues within the family as well as emotional and financial suffering. In addition, the family could experience guilt and shame if they believe they are to blame for the addict's actions.
However, the problem lies with the gambler addict for sending him down this path of irresponsibility and for entering the game of chance, knowing full well that there is always a risk. He alone will be abusing his health and emotions, and in the end, his family will bear the consequences of all the dumb things he or she has done.

[Oilacris]

Excessive gambling is detrimental to the life of a gambler no doubt, stories, facts and truths have proven this that they suffer a lot of pressure, tension, loses and frustration. I am also concerned about the impact of gambling on the lives of those dependent on the gambler like his immediate family(wife, children, parents and siblings). I have heard stories of children whose early lives were messed up due to the bad habits of gambling addiction of their fathers. A very recent one is one account in this forum which created a topic staring his hatred for gambling and backing his claim with same ugly story of being a product of a home where the father is a gambling addict. He stressed that it ruined his father and affected him disastrously. I know how painful and frustrating it is when your foundation its poor, and the negative effect is massive.

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

This is why it is really that important as a father or a parent then you shouldnt really let your children do see on the things that you are dealing with.It is really just that impossible that you wont really be that making yourself to be wary on the things that do happen around and what are the good and bad things that your children could be possible be able to encounter into their lives. This is why it would really be that always best that you should really know on whats to avoid and whats to teach upon them. Being parent wont really be that easy on which you would really be needing yourself to be that responsible on what are the things that you would really be needing to teach. Who do wish for their children to experience worst out of their life? It would really be just that impossible for someone does.

[Sakanwa]

So I want to ask, between the gambling addict and his immediate family, who does the addiction affect the most?

I believe that a gambling addiction can have an impact on the addict as well as his family because it can lead to a lot of trial and error in terms of financial stability and produce more serious issues when the gambler becomes addicted to betting.
But if I were to compare the two, his immediate family would be the one that suffers more. This is due to the fact that a gambler may lead to relationship issues within the family as well as emotional and financial suffering. In addition, the family could experience guilt and shame if they believe they are to blame for the addict's actions.
However, the problem lies with the gambler addict for sending him down this path of irresponsibility and for entering the game of chance, knowing full well that there is always a risk. He alone will be abusing his health and emotions, and in the end, his family will bear the consequences of all the dumb things he or she has done.

I agree with you on this.The family did not send him to get addicted to the game,it was a choice that he made, therefore,when the trouble that follows it comes,he would still be the one to take it with full chest,he has no choice or neither will he dolge  from it,but his family can choose to deny him if he does anything stupid or behaves in a way that they don't like,they might decide to disown him.
This is the reason why it is warned,you must be above the age of 18 before you start anything gambling,because at that age,it is believed you are responsible and accountable to anything that happens to you.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

The biggest impact is usually on the closest people, for example family, especially if they are married, have children and a wife, it will definitely have an impact on them, I once saw a friend of mine, he really neglected his wife and children and he was busy with his cellphone playing slot gambling. As a friend, I have warned him, even his extended family also advised him, but he still doesn't seem to care about anyone's advice.

He doesn't see his addiction as a problem, he sees it as a normal thing and as something very important, more important that he should ignore every other thing and face it squarely and primarily and rejecting other things to secondary option. The most dangerous thing about addiction is that  the addicted person didn't see anything wrong with what he's doing, because of he does, he would think of the adverse effects and consider changing for the better for the sake of those he loves and Care about.

Now come to think of it, if the addict is the wife, do you think the husband can  cope with her wayward behavior?, and don't we think the children will suffer more neglect if the wife is the addict here because I feel the wives are caregivers. When the caregiver is now careless, how do you feel the home will be?.

[hedgeh0g]

A gambler whose relative depend on for their basic needs like payment of bills, feeding etc would suffer most from the consequences of the addicted gambler, of course we knew how such gamblers blew up their money in their bid to win a jackpot unfortunately money that is suppose or meant to cater and to take care of their dependant relatives was wasted on irrelative thing it's a pity that relatives of some addicted gamblers had been passing through hardship caused by an individual to make matters worse many of those addicted gambler would never listen to counsel or advice until they ended up bankrupt.

Yes, relatives of addicts and close people suffer first of all. It always hurts to think about it when a son has to take care of an old mother, and at the same time he loses the money she needs for treatment. Or when a father has to earn food for his small children, but he doesn’t do this, but borrows money from his neighbors to play.

I think that the player’s relatives and close people should take immediate and tough action towards him, call all friends and acquaintances from his telephone list and tell them not to lend him money under any circumstances. Also always tell the player not to play and give advice, but sometimes I think this will only complicate the whole situation and make him angry, so this needs to be done carefully. Something must be done, otherwise many people will suffer from inaction in this situation, but then it may already be too late.