How can we avoid addictions in gambling?

[DaNNy001]

The simple answer to this is to limit the time you spend gambling, because the more time you set out to gamble you would get addicted to it...for those that are already addicted you can start by cutting down your gambling activities, if you are the type that gambles 6 times a week reduce it to twice a week... Addictions is easy to avoid when you are disciplined.. Lastly, don't use gambling as a source of income

[Slow death]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions?

First of all, the person needs to make it very clear that they are playing for fun. Every day they should repeat to themselves that they are playing just for fun, nothing more than that. Then, look at the source of monthly income they have, how much is left after paying all the bills and how many things they do each month for fun. Then, set a maximum amount for gambling and be very disciplined. Never play with an amount that you cannot afford to lose.

-how often should we gamble?

Preferably play on weekends when you have nothing to do. Playing every day is not good in my opinion. You need to look at gambling as entertainment, so you shouldn't play every day. In my case, for example, I only place sports bets on major league games, which are games that take place on weekends and are now on vacation.

[Sonia_123]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

By setting a limit for yourself that you must not exceed in time and bankroll, in this way you can be able to manage your funds properly, without any stress and if your stipulated amount get exhausted before time, avoid  gambling from your reserve, gamble with what you can afford to lose, so that you will not start chasing your loss to avoid addiction, therefore  a gambler must not be greedy but self-control when gambling as anything can happen at anytime because gambling is not all about winning, in most cases is lose,but winning comes ones a while,most times we gamble for fun.

There are various times which one can gamble mainly in his free time, it depends on the individual, some gamblers everyday, 2-3 times a week, while some gambles weekly, when is comfortable for you.

[lionheart78]

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

I think the best guideline to avoid or control our gambling activities to avoid addiction is to follow the guide to responsible gambling.  This one is a good example posted by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board : 10 Rules of Responsible Gambling

Aside from this article I believe there is a page dedicated for responsible gambling guide on every casinos so I think it is better to check them for more information.

-how often should we gamble?

this is one good answer for this question:

Set a time limit and stick to it. Decide how much of your time you want to allow for gambling. Leave when you reach the time limit whether you are winning or losing.
Create balance in your life. Gambling should not interfere with or substitute for friends, family, work or other worthwhile activities.

Meaning it is up to you to set how often you wanted to gamble but make sure that it is not affecting you negatively.

[|MINER|]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

First of all, I think that in order to eliminate addiction from gambling, we need to try to change our perspective towards gambling. For example, most of those who are addicted to gambling think that money can be generated from gambling. They see it as an income source that will make them quick rich.

I think we need to change this kind of perspective and start taking gambling as entertainment first.
At the same time, we need to control our own greed, keep our expectations low from gambling, the thing is that you will face loss in most cases and win in very few cases. I think these things are enough to save a gambler from addiction. And of course, the last common dialogue I will say is invest as much as you can afford to lose.

[Jaycoinz]

It's always said that people should gamble responsibly, that notice isn't a writeup for decoration it's a constant reminder that if you end up doing the opposite you might end up regretting.Responsible entails that you stake moderately and take gambling as a something you derive entertainment from not a profession. Try not to take gambling seriously because no matter how hard you try it can not be a full time job that will always pay you

[GiftedMAN]

Best way to gamble without getting addicted is avoid chasing losses when you lose and stop gambling when you are winning. If you keep gambling continuously when you are losing you will become addicted and if you keep gambling because you are  winning you will see yourself not stopping even when you begin to lose.

Greed leads to addiction any gambler who avoids greed can't get addicted.

[Derekfunds]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

Anyone who join gambling knowing that  winning is not guarantee or certain will never fall victim of becoming an addict because he will always play with caution which is the best approach to gambling but anyone who carried it  in mind that they will buy heaven and earth through gambling is really dreaming and if the person doesn't wake up early he will kick the bucket so quick because depression and frustration can kill. Op, to be honest with you, someone can not tell you when to gamble and when not to gamble because they will only tell you what works for them and what works may or will not work for you so everyone needs to figure it out themselves.

[ShowOff]

Best way to gamble without getting addicted is avoid chasing losses when you lose and stop gambling when you are winning. If you keep gambling continuously when you are losing you will become addicted and if you keep gambling because you are  winning you will see yourself not stopping even when you begin to lose.

Greed leads to addiction any gambler who avoids greed can't get addicted.

There are many good pieces of advice on how one should gamble without becoming addicted. The simplest way is to not take gambling too seriously. In other words, treat gambling the same way you would treat a sport for example. You can start playing with enthusiasm and end it with joy, I think that's the easiest way to avoid addiction.

A gambler who chases losses can be certain they are already addicted. They have clearly failed to control their emotions and have ignored the principles of gambling that should be firmly upheld. In addition, people who gamble excessively are more likely to potential addiction, sspecially for those who use gambling as a means to make money.

[iv4n]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

We can't avoid it... but we can control it. There is only one way to control it, and that is to gamble with money you can afford to lose.

-how often should we gamble?

It doesn't matter as long as you are gambling with the money you can afford to lose. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise, you can do what you want with your money... but be responsible, don't overspend & regret later. That pretty much works for many other things in life, not just gambling...

[mcdouglasx]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

Having other hobbies that have nothing to do with gambling, or exercising, will keep you physically and mentally healthy and you won't depend solely on the satisfaction of gambling to feel good.

-how often should we gamble?

Obviously if you spend many hours on something it is possible that you are already addicted and do not know it, so if one day you stop playing and the next you try not to play but you feel anxious about playing it is better that you slow down the pace you are going, not everyone has the same control so recommending a time would be useless, because you could be addicted doing only one game a day.

[sunsilk]

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

- Always set a budget for yourself whenever you're going to gamble. A budget that you will not mind if you lose it on an instant. Because if not, you'll be one of those gamblers that have been chasing their losses.

And in the end, they've now become one of the gambling addicts for doing it again and again.

- It's fine to do it every day but as long as you're not compromising the other things you do, it's okay to do it whenever you're convenient to. Because not everyone can avail to gamble daily but they set also a day whenever they're free, maybe on a Friday or Saturday night.

[Yablee0]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

Well if you are worried about this stuff happening and want to stop addiction from taking hold on young minds, then stop adding to what you consider the problem by opening topics about gambling. Start searching and read 1 of the other 20 topics on gambling addiction.

Just a suggestion.

With due respect sir, I never said am a
 a gamble addict, it is just a common reality i observe in our society that I feel we should talk the way out of it.

[Fredomago]

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

Proper set of limitations and good practices would help to avoid becoming addicted to gambling, if you know your limit and you fully understand what are the risks that you may encounter once you exceed from that limit, you will be alarm that you need to follow and practice whatever limitations that you setup by yourself, by following your own rules you'll also limiting yourself getting addicted, it's your own take that's needed there's only you who can practice it.

[Onyeeze]

From what I've been seeing in gambling I noticed that so many persons who are into gambling there are in gambling because there are looking for a profit but most people claims that there are gambling in order to entertain themselves but it is very clear that the most of the gambler who are in today in gambling there are there because there one is situation whereby it will be easier for them to double their money and some people who have no job who is jobless there are in in gambling today because the see gambling as a source of generating income and also a source of survival that is why you see many people lining up in gambling today, because of profit making and that is why many people get addicted and many people gambling ruined their life.

[Crypto Library]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

I think the most effective way to avoid becoming addicted to gambling is to treat gambling as entertainment only, where we gamble with a certain amount of money that we can afford to lose, just for fun.

Never think that we can make a living from it or that if we invest a large amount here, we will easily become a millionaire. I think if we gamble with these things in mind, we will never become addicted to gambling because it will not be something serious for us. And if there is nothing serious, it is never possible to become addicted to it.

[Ivystar5]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

Don't even attempt gambling! best way to avoid not getting addicted is not even starting at all, there is no two ways about it you have to stay away from it in order not to get addicted.

If we keep making theories on how to avoid getting addicted we are only fooling ourselves, you shouldn't even gamble in the first place if you think you could get addicted or don't want to get addicted, it's just the fact that discipline is an option for not getting addicted hence those who are faint hearted that can't stand it shouldn't attempt it in my opinion.

[Yamifoud]

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

You will know by yourself if you're already on the wrong path and in the addiction stage. Your actions and behaviors say a lot, and a certain action is needed.
What action should you take?
   - Examine yourself to see what happens and decide whether you continue gambling or completely stop.

Here is the story: many gamblers know that they are addicted already but take no action to solve the issue. Instead, they let it happen and continue doing their bad habits. Then, when things worsen, they blame the casino, which is supposedly themselves.

[Alphakilo]

how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

A practical way to control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions is to find an hobby that requires you to engage in it with your hands. Something that is exhilarating and pumps your energy like gambling does, it could be like weight-lifting, cross-fit, even painting.

I find it difficult to think about something else when I am doing some activities with my hands. Because while working with my hands, my mind and brain is also involved.

[Hispo]

The simple answer to this is to limit the time you spend gambling, because the more time you set out to gamble you would get addicted to it...for those that are already addicted you can start by cutting down your gambling activities, if you are the type that gambles 6 times a week reduce it to twice a week... Addictions is easy to avoid when you are disciplined.. Lastly, don't use gambling as a source of income

I would also add not to drink or smoke while gambling. I believe if one combines either smoking or drinking with gambling, it would only matter of time before the person ended up getting addicted to any of those activities. Gambling can trigger the production of certain neurotransmitters in our brain, which are tightly associated with the risk and reward area of our central nervous system, when mixing that cocktail of substances in our brain (which are normally stimulating) with depressive substances (like alcohol) we tend to slide down the rabbit hole of addiction faster.

It is not a secret there are gamblers who use alcohol to relieve the pain of losing significant amounts of money to the casino each time they chase losses. Smoking is less obvious than alcohol, however nicotine is used to reduce the anxiety of facing financial problems as well.