Is addiction bad only when it is a problem?

[nimogsm]

addiction is very bad even though there is no problem yet, especially if the person is not able to control financial spending. then his money will only be spent to fulfill his addiction. and everyone does not realize that he is addicted before bad things happen, for example, his property runs out or becomes sick because of the addiction or goes to prison, then people realize and want to introspect.

Usually that's what happens when everything is lost, and they just realize or regret their actions. How can someone who is addicted not have a problem or have no issues? I think you are wrong on this. In my opinion, his gambling addiction actually brought disaster to him, making him keep playing to find a way to get money to play again. It is best to arrange your budget in such a way that your daily needs are not disturbed due to gambling and your money that you bet is ready to be lost in this case and you will play freely without any burden.

greed is the best friend of addiction. The desire to win back your lost funds is what leads to addiction and this circle closes. You are right when you mentioned the budget and its control, so the chances of uncontrolled games are significantly reduced.If you properly monitor the budget and have other concerns about games, then the addiction will definitely bypass the player.

[Zigabel]

greed is the best friend of addiction. The desire to win back your lost funds is what leads to addiction and this circle closes. You are right when you mentioned the budget and its control, so the chances of uncontrolled games are significantly reduced.If you properly monitor the budget and have other concerns about games, then the addiction will definitely bypass the player.

Greed actually breeds addiction and not necessarily the best friend of addiction, a greedy man usually gets addicted because he always wants more and that will lead to him getting addicted to the game and may eventually end up not been able to manage his cravings for such because he's to greedy to let go or even see the dangers in that which he has wanted to do at that time. Most greedy gamblers do not have budget as they see that to be a limitation to their gambling and Chances of been lucky enough so they just gamble randomly until they are able to win then they will hope to recover all that they have lost already gambling.its in the long run a regrettable one for them as they will usually regret wishing if they had known, they would have done better.

[goldkingcoiner]

Addiction to gambling is not a problem for some gamblers because there are some gamblers who are addicted to gambling, but it doesn't affect the other activities of their life. They take care of their families, wear good clothes, smell nice, meet up with appointments but still cannot control the urge to gamble. It doesn't affect their life because they can afford to gamble and manage the loses they make. So, to these people addiction is not a problem. They are addicts, but because they are successful, their addiction is ignored or excused as it is not a problem.
So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

There is no such thing as an unproblematic addiction. Addiction is the name for a problem. And it needs to be taken seriously, because people really downplay addiction by saying things like "it does not affect them as much as others" or "they can deal with it". We are all only human, and we should take the plight of other humans seriously, who had to battle with addiction, instead of thinking we are somehow superior by having a stronger will or something.

[HONDACD125]

There is no such thing as an unproblematic addiction. Addiction is the name for a problem. And it needs to be taken seriously, because people really downplay addiction by saying things like "it does not affect them as much as others" or "they can deal with it". We are all only human, and we should take the plight of other humans seriously, who had to battle with addiction, instead of thinking we are somehow superior by having a stronger will or something.

Exactly, addiction is a problem even if it's not problematic for other people, and it's not possible for an addiction to not be problematic for the person who is addicted. How can you have a positive addiction? That isn't possible because addiction means tending to do something excessively, and you can't get positive results by doing something to an excessive level, that is not possible at all.

Whether it's about gambling addiction or something else, an addiction will always be problematic for at least one person, it can either be the addicted person or someone else who stays around them and bear the consequences of the addiction maybe like paying the money or anything else in general.

[DaNNy001]

For me I feel the moment you are addicted to something it's definitely going to be bad Because it makes you crave to do or satisfy those urges and there is absolutely no bound to you when you are on the quest to satisfy this particular urge. You can even sell off your property and even take crazy loans just for the fact that you are addicted to that habit.

[alegotardo]

Addiction to gambling is not a problem for some gamblers because there are some gamblers who are addicted to gambling, but it doesn't affect the other activities of their life. They take care of their families, wear good clothes, smell nice, meet up with appointments but still cannot control the urge to gamble. It doesn't affect their life because they can afford to gamble and manage the loses they make. So, to these people addiction is not a problem. They are addicts, but because they are successful, their addiction is ignored or excused as it is not a problem.
So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

I would say no!
Because anything that is done in excess is not good for our health. Did you know that even drinking too much water can be bad for you!?

Anyway, getting back to your question, you need to carefully analyze what "a problem" is. Problems with gambling are not limited to financial loss or family problems, but also to your mental health.
If a person is so addicted to gambling that they stop doing other things, then they have a problem.
If a person is working or having a leisure time, but can only think about getting home so they can play, then they have a problem.
If they have trouble sleeping or spend several hours awake at night playing, then they have a problem.

The thing is, we often don't see these problems; people who have money and a seemingly happy family are very good at hiding their bad things. Don't be fooled... gambling addiction is a problem for anyone who cannot play responsibly.

[Docnaster]

For me I feel the moment you are addicted to something it's definitely going to be bad Because it makes you crave to do or satisfy those urges and there is absolutely no bound to you when you are on the quest to satisfy this particular urge. You can even sell off your property and even take crazy loans just for the fact that you are addicted to that habit.

The question of the OP is confusing and complicating at the same time because you can't say that "Is addiction bad only when it is a problem?". Immediately a gambler gets addicted to gambling, his addiction automatically have become a major problem for him and anyone around him. Gambling addiction is one of the worst things that can happen to any individual because is an addicted gambler goes broke and can't be able to satisfy his gambling addiction with his own money, he'll do anything possible to raise money to continue his gambling irrespective of how the money is gotten that's why we see some persons who weren't initially involved in any form of criminality become a criminal when he becomes an addict. Gambling addiction leads to depression and so many other unhealthy issues that's why every gambler is advised to resist anything that'll make him or her become addicted to gambling.

[nelson4lov]

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So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

Generally, too much of anything is bad. It doesn't need to be gambling but too much of anything is bad. In terms of gambling, the damage is cumulative and may not be noticed immediately until it gets too bad that stopping it becomes a problem. For gambling, it becomes a problem when you enter a losing streak but need to continue wagering even when your current bankroll has been exhausted. You look for more funding elsewhere just to satisfy gambling addiction needs. In the long run, gambling additions has a net negative effect.

[Russlenat]

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So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

Generally, too much of anything is bad. It doesn't need to be gambling but too much of anything is bad. In terms of gambling, the damage is cumulative and may not be noticed immediately until it gets too bad that stopping it becomes a problem. For gambling, it becomes a problem when you enter a losing streak but need to continue wagering even when your current bankroll has been exhausted. You look for more funding elsewhere just to satisfy gambling addiction needs. In the long run, gambling additions has a net negative effect.

There's a valid point here. Even if you're currently winning money and don't feel like gambling is a problem, addiction can still have negative consequences in the long run. Gambling addiction can lead to greed and an imbalance in your life, consuming too much of your time and energy. Life is about balance, and when you're addicted to something, you lose that balance because you focus too much on your addiction.

Spending all day gambling, even if you're making money, can mean neglecting important relationships, like with your family. Not spending quality time with loved ones is a significant loss, possibly worse than losing a bet. We live to build memories and meaningful connections, not just to make money. Since we can't take money with us when we pass away so it's more important to prioritize experiences and relationships over financial gain.

[Rabata]

Addiction to gambling is not a problem for some gamblers because there are some gamblers who are addicted to gambling, but it doesn't affect the other activities of their life. They take care of their families, wear good clothes, smell nice, meet up with appointments but still cannot control the urge to gamble. It doesn't affect their life because they can afford to gamble and manage the loses they make. So, to these people addiction is not a problem. They are addicts, but because they are successful, their addiction is ignored or excused as it is not a problem.
So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

I think addiction is not a problem for all gamblers who have an addiction but do not face any problems in managing their daily life. Normally we fear addictions because these addictions can seriously disrupt a gambler's ability to function in his daily life. For those who are addicted and can manage to gamble without any repercussions, I think that is part of responsible gambling management. If such an addiction exists in every gambler, no gambler will be harmed by the addiction. I can totally agree with you that gambling addiction is only bad when it creates a problem.

[Akbarkoe]

Addiction to gambling is not a problem for some gamblers because there are some gamblers who are addicted to gambling, but it doesn't affect the other activities of their life. They take care of their families, wear good clothes, smell nice, meet up with appointments but still cannot control the urge to gamble. It doesn't affect their life because they can afford to gamble and manage the loses they make. So, to these people addiction is not a problem. They are addicts, but because they are successful, their addiction is ignored or excused as it is not a problem.
So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

I think addiction is not a problem for all gamblers who have an addiction but do not face any problems in managing their daily life. Normally we fear addictions because these addictions can seriously disrupt a gambler's ability to function in his daily life. For those who are addicted and can manage to gamble without any repercussions, I think that is part of responsible gambling management. If such an addiction exists in every gambler, no gambler will be harmed by the addiction. I can totally agree with you that gambling addiction is only bad when it creates a problem.

Some individuals can control their gambling habits and separate them from their day-to-day living. They can responsibly gamble without letting it affect their work, relationships or financial situation.

Yet addiction is complex and grows over time: a person who could control his gambling at first could find himself caught up in it. Many more negative and destructive behavior patterns are developed also important to appreciate that the ripple effect of addiction is felt not only by the individual but also those around him.

Responsible gambling promotion, generally speaking, along with the provision of help resources to those who need them are paramount. This way we can see that people who gamble do so in a healthy and balanced way, while those showing signs of addiction can get the necessary support.

[nara1892]

If, for example, you don't feel like you are experiencing any problems in your life after you are involved in gambling then that means you are not addicted but rather you are gambling just to fill your free time, but if you feel that it is always difficult for you to get through your daily life without being involved in gambling then it is clear that means you are addicted, and if you say that you are not addicted even though you are in that situation then maybe I will say one of the reasons why gambling addiction can occur without the person realizing it.

I think we can't lie to ourselves, even if, for example, we don't feel like we are experiencing a significant impact as we often hear from other people's ideas discussing the bad phase of addiction, but still, at least you will definitely lose money and time over time, even if for example the amount of loss is not too big, and please evaluate yourself, because I am sure that there will definitely be a certain amount of money lost in gambling if you always find it difficult to pass your daily time without being involved in gambling and clearly that is a problem where you should not lose money in any amount if you do not gamble.

Ever since online gambling and money gaming have come, it would not be wrong to say that every other person is addicted to it and online gambling is also the place where you lose thousands and sometimes millions of dollars. At first, you play for fun and enjoyment but when you lose a good amount of money, you play to recover your money and you have to play with the hope that you might win and you wish you could get your money back but unfortunately it doesn't happen.

Millions of people have lost their money in gambling, earlier it used to be that people used to go anywhere to play gambling, but now gambling is at home, everyone has a mobile phone and online gambling is available on their mobile or other electronic devices. That is how they lose every day and when they realize that they have gambled badly, then they regret it.

I will say something that is easier to understand which is that the prize in gambling or the form of victory in gambling is money which we all need money to continue living and that means it is quite reasonable to say something like you said that it is not wrong to say that any form of game that involves money must have an element of addiction in it that can make a gambler feel more interested in doing it. Having intentions and goals for entertainment is good, but sometimes subconsciously one can experience a change over time where they experience situations like those experienced by addicts but they still maintain the idea that they gamble for fun, but the fact remains that they will never be able to lie with the situation that they lose more money than they make which in turn is trapped in various actions like those often done by gambling addicts such as chasing losses.

That's right, since the advent of online casinos the rate of addicted gamblers has increased, not least because gambling is now more accessible, simply put as long as you have a digital device such as a mobile phone or PC connected to the internet along with having money to gamble with then you can gamble whenever you want, and obviously because of this more gamblers are now losing control.

[DaNNy001]

Addiction to gambling is not a problem for some gamblers because there are some gamblers who are addicted to gambling, but it doesn't affect the other activities of their life. They take care of their families, wear good clothes, smell nice, meet up with appointments but still cannot control the urge to gamble. It doesn't affect their life because they can afford to gamble and manage the loses they make. So, to these people addiction is not a problem. They are addicts, but because they are successful, their addiction is ignored or excused as it is not a problem.
So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

Addiction will always be bad cause it will definitely lead you into the wrong path of making a bad decision that might affect your finances
You can't always be lucky some days are really good and some days are extremely bad.
I have not seen someone who's addicted to gambling that has his or her financial life under control, everything we do in life should be done in moderation, from my experience greed fuels gambling addiction, chasing more even after having some wins is a sign that you are getting addicted.
I'm of the opinion that addiction to gambling will always be a problem and can cause a lot of damage if it isn't controlled

[bakasabo]

Since there is a word problem in topic name, then gambling addiction is considered a situation, when someone is already loosing a lot. Then of course it is bad, as an addicted person would figure out a shortest way (often a scam theme or he is not going to return a loan) to get money. There are of course cases when a person is addicted, but with repeated gambling, he isnt hurting his financial statement much, he simply likes to gamble, then there probably nothing bad from it. But when a person gets into trouble, then there is never any good from addiction.

[shasan]

An addiction that is not yet a problem is not an addiction.  When is addicted to gambling the person will be affected in one way or the other. Addiction is always known for running people's life , addiction is always bad and their is no how it is not going to affect a gambler when addicted.  If someone plays gambles and it is not affected either financially or emotionally,  and the person is still doing well as a gambler, it means the person is playing with the money that he can afford to lose or even playing responsible.

The signs of addiction is taking high risk, playing uncontrollably,  constant emotional pain, for one that is addicted must have a sign of addiction which will be a problem.

Addiction can be for good thing as well as for bad thing. But while the addiction is for the bad thing it may affect our life badly. When anyone can become addicted to a bad thing which may make a loser financially mentally or physically that can't be good for us and we have to suffer a lot from the addiction. And Gambling addiction is one of them.

[wxa7115]

Addiction to gambling is not a problem for some gamblers because there are some gamblers who are addicted to gambling, but it doesn't affect the other activities of their life. They take care of their families, wear good clothes, smell nice, meet up with appointments but still cannot control the urge to gamble. It doesn't affect their life because they can afford to gamble and manage the loses they make. So, to these people addiction is not a problem. They are addicts, but because they are successful, their addiction is ignored or excused as it is not a problem.
So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

You are talking about high-functional addicts, people that are dependent on a substance or an activity but that still hold some self-control in them to allow them to keep their life under control.

But this is only temporary, as even if they can keep the balance for now, it will not be long until they lose control of their lives and they suffer a downward spiral, so a person like that still needs to try to look for help as soon as possible, before such a downward spiral takes place and they ruin their life.

[ethereumhunter]

Addiction can be for good thing as well as for bad thing. But while the addiction is for the bad thing it may affect our life badly. When anyone can become addicted to a bad thing which may make a loser financially mentally or physically that can't be good for us and we have to suffer a lot from the addiction. And Gambling addiction is one of them.

But if that is about gambling addiction, the effect will not be good as we thinks because gambling addiction can cause our lives ruins and we will not have a chance to fix that especially if we can't see what is happens to us. But we must remember that too much will not be good for us so we must balance everything so we can use that properly. Gambling addiction can makes someone forget about what is the important thing in his life because he will not see that he have other things to do besides of just playing gambling.

That's why if you want to playing gambling, you must avoids the addiction to gambling because that can makes you lose everything you have. You will not have a big chance to recover yourself from the gambling addiction and if you don't have other people that can reminds you to reduce or stops your gambling habit, that will only a matter of time to see you will ruins your life.

[Hirose UK]

Since there is a word problem in topic name, then gambling addiction is considered a situation, when someone is already loosing a lot. Then of course it is bad, as an addicted person would figure out a shortest way (often a scam theme or he is not going to return a loan) to get money. There are of course cases when a person is addicted, but with repeated gambling, he isnt hurting his financial statement much, he simply likes to gamble, then there probably nothing bad from it. But when a person gets into trouble, then there is never any good from addiction.

Whatever it is that has become an addiction will definitely cause complicated problems, maybe problems that are difficult to solve, such as when gambling addict loses lot of money and behaves abnormally so he has to solve problems about his attitude and also about the addiction he is experiencing.
And the worst impact of gambling addict occurs when they have spent all their money, this can obviously lead to several other criminal activities because they need more money to continue their desire to gamble.
Yes, these are all problems that gambling addicts always experience, in the end they destroy everything, they live life full of failure and cannot be like normal people in general.
What is clear is that gambling addiction is bad thing and always causes problems, this cannot be denied and there are many facts or real incidents that can answer all of this.

[Julien_Olynpic]

There are some problems here, which are that the term "addiction" is interpreted differently by many and in fact there is no clear definition of addiction. I like this definition: "Addiction is an irresistible craving for the game, which the player himself feels as a pathological craving and this is externally manifested in some destructive behavior such as an increase in debt, dismissal from work due to the game, a breakdown in relations with relatives and creditors. By the way, most often it is relatives and friends who give money to the addicted person for the game. Well, regular bank loans also happen until the person's credit history is ruined. Can there be an addiction without destructive behavior? Only in the initial stage or in the stage of incomplete recovery.

[harapan]

Addiction to gambling is not a problem for some gamblers because there are some gamblers who are addicted to gambling, but it doesn't affect the other activities of their life. They take care of their families, wear good clothes, smell nice, meet up with appointments but still cannot control the urge to gamble. It doesn't affect their life because they can afford to gamble and manage the loses they make. So, to these people addiction is not a problem. They are addicts, but because they are successful, their addiction is ignored or excused as it is not a problem.
So I am need to know, is addiction only bad when it is a problem?

Addiction as the name implies can affect your overall health and quality life and relationships that you desire to share with people around you.The inability to not stay away from catastrophic decisions,ideas and lifestyles can also be seem as addiction.

You trying to tolerate unfavorable personal behaviors is extremely an important feature about yourself to look out for.Whoever is not affected by his/her toxic traits or behavior is obviously not an addict.An addict trying to resist her addictions is an overall addiction problem.