If Winning and Losing Leads to Gambling Addiction, Is There Really no Way Out?

[Akbarkoe]

Imagine being a new player and losing my first $100 in my first gaming session. It's definitely a disappointing start. I don't see how it could lead to addiction. I might think I just lost $100 and don't want to deal with gambling anymore, seeing it as a huge scam. Don't you think?
Otherwise, I might interpret that loss as: I need to recoup my losses, start betting relentlessly to recover, and then become addicted!
It really depends on how you react to what happens to you, right?

Addiction is a behavior that doesn't want to stop, doesn't know limits, and reaches satisfaction. If you can limit yourself to both the amount of money and time you gamble, I don't think addiction will be a problem, even if you want to gamble every week.

The basics of understanding gambling addiction need to be understood before gambling. Some people try it and are attracted only by the profits, which is honestly the wrong intention when it comes to gambling. Although casinos offer such things as profits for their customers, it's important to remember that they're only giving messages to the lucky ones.

You just need to limit yourself, sir. Don't chase losses, because that's where your emotions start to fluctuate. This is how people get hooked on excessive gambling, unable to let go of their hopes and expectations.

[Text]

I think while the brain’s reward system plays a massive role, not everyone who gambles becomes addicted. Some people gamble occasionally and walk away while others get trapped in the cycle of chasing wins or losses. Gambling addiction is not inevitable cause the brain can be hijacked and it can also recover with the right help and boundaries. For me it’s not just about winning or losing, it’s about how often and why we gamble and whether we have the awareness and safeguards to stop before it takes over.

[Fiatless]

I am really intrigued by how a normal gambling session can lead to gambling addiction.  I read people saying winning in a gambling session can lead to gambling addiction, while I read in articles that losing also leads to gambling addiction.  Does this mean that whether a person gambles for fun or for profit will be a gambling addict, since both winning and losing are experienced by the same group.

Neither wins nor losses lead to gambling addiction. Disorder in betting is caused by behavioural problems. If you have the mentality that a winning streak shows your mastery over the system,  you might start gambling excessively. You can also have problems if you assume that you can chase losses and recover all you have lost. If you gamble for fun, I don't think you will chase losses or gamble more than you can afford to lose.

[Hispo]

I think while the brain’s reward system plays a massive role, not everyone who gambles becomes addicted. Some people gamble occasionally and walk away while others get trapped in the cycle of chasing wins or losses. Gambling addiction is not inevitable cause the brain can be hijacked and it can also recover with the right help and boundaries. For me it’s not just about winning or losing, it’s about how often and why we gamble and whether we have the awareness and safeguards to stop before it takes over.

Everyone has a risk/reward system built in their brains, so even though some people are more prone to become addicted to gambling and betting, there is window for anyone to get addicted, because we are all human beings in the end.

Curiously enough, there are some psychiatric medications which mess up with the dopamine receptors of the brain, making people who have never been prone to get addicted to gambling, to get hooked up. Showing there is much dependence on the brain chemical when comes to whether one becomes a problem gambler or not..

There is a case of that well-known user of the forum who became addicted to gamble and defrauded thousands of dollars because of some medication he took.

[terrific]

Both winning and losing can seriously lead to addiction. And it all comes from anything that's too much, we can be addicted.
So from the little things when we gamble, with the small wins that we get and as well as losses, it's where it starts.
And it is true, that if you're for fun or profit, you have the tendency to become addicted and you have no way out.
The reason why many gamblers are becoming addicted is when they have become out of control.

[len01]

All of these problems are really about "MONEY." One person can be happy about having a lot of money, while another can feel regret and anger over losing it. The solution to all of this is simply to stop gambling with real money and gamble with fake money. And regarding this addiction, for me, it’s not about winning or losing but about the mindset of every gambler. If gamblers truly see gambling only as entertainment, they wouldn’t keep gambling continuously and would always consider winning and losing as normal outcomes in gambling. So, it’s all about the mindset.

[passwordnow]

The solution to all of this is simply to stop gambling with real money and gamble with fake money.

That won't make any sense for a gamble who aims for profit if he's going to do that. But you're right, it's a solution for those who can't stand to themselves whether they win or lose because after all, they're about to get addicted from it. And that's why if there are demo accounts that they can gamble with, they should be happy and enjoy with that. Otherwise, they won't consider it as an actual gambling and that's why they don't think it's as fun as real money.

[Bitcoin Smith]

First of all addiction is not something that occurs instantly it's something that builds up over the period of time and you said it right that dopamine rush is causing all these and this is happening as a result of someone is losing their control over their action and that is what addiction is all about. It doesn't matter they win or lose, when they are doing it for the wrong intentions then they will likely to become addicted but there's different levels in addiction so not everything will be showing all signs and in most cases the addicted persons will not show any signs at all and just live their life till the end.

[coin-investor]

So the question is, "Is there really no way out for gamblers to stay fit and in control?"  Is gambling addiction inevitable??   If winning and losing lead to addiction, how can we maintain our sanity

As long as you are not exceeding your budget in your allocation, you know how long you should play, and you can take a break anytime you want, then you maintain your sanity.

Control is everything when you are in a casino, if you are swayed by the temptation to extend your time and increase your bankroll. You have a hard time taking a break, then you are addicted to gambling, and it's taking control of you instead of you taking control of how you gamble.
This is an alarming stage and you need an intervention to get back your samity and control

[hyudien]

I'm sure we all know that greed is the root cause of addiction. Greed can make gamblers impulsive, whether they win or lose. Winning is certainly what we desire, but the excitement of it fuels our desire to win even more. Losing is also inevitable, as one loss can lead us to chase another. Ultimately, addiction is what we get. Greed cannot be completely avoided because it's human nature but we can minimize it through responsible gambling, meaning playing within our means and stopping at our predetermined limits, whether we win or lose.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Winning or losing is not what leads to addiction, if you can remember well that addiction is not only found in gambling, but you can also see it on other aspects of life, addiction simply means that the gambler is not responsible enough from his kind of gambling pattern and such could lead to abnormal gambling behaviours from him, such could also be that the gambler exhibits the highest level of indiscipline in gambling and things are done uncoordinated.

[AbuBhakar]

Winning or losing is not what leads to addiction, if you can remember well that addiction is not only found in gambling, but you can also see it on other aspects of life, addiction simply means that the gambler is not responsible enough from his kind of gambling pattern and such could lead to abnormal gambling behaviours from him, such could also be that the gambler exhibits the highest level of indiscipline in gambling and things are done uncoordinated.

In able to become addicted you something that will trigger your addiction either substance or anything that will make you feel satisfied when you experience it.

On this case, it’s winning and obsession to chasing losses is the frequent culprit on why many gambler becomes addicted after being exposed on gambling for a long period of time.

It’s the feeling of satisfaction is what makes people addicted.

[Accardo]

On this case, it’s winning and obsession to chasing losses is the frequent culprit on why many gambler becomes addicted after being exposed on gambling for a long period of time.

It’s the feeling of satisfaction is what makes people addicted.

Winning motivates gamblers to fall back to chasing losses, then attracts uncontrollable expectance which builds up to a weight the gamer couldn't carry anymore, it'll subdue the dopamine such that little wins won't flinch the gamer anymore. As the chase fasten up the unforseen trouble buckles up to position the gambler in a constant need for bigger wins to satisfy his/her hunger for dopamine.

[Jody.Drummer]

TLDR; it’s really our responsibility as gamblers to take care of ourselves. The problem is, a lot of people see gambling as a way to make easy money, and that kind of mindset can easily lead to addiction.

Another thing, I always hear people blaming casinos or the industry for their addiction, but in reality it’s their own choice to gamble and their own failure to manage the risk. At the end of the day it depends on the person, if we fall into severe addiction, then we also have to accept that it’s on us.

For those who truly see gambling as a way to get rich quick, this is a major reason many become addicted to gambling, and I don't think there's any doubt about it. Their gambling style also depends on their perspective. If they truly view gambling as a form of entertainment, their behavior would be unsustainable. So, this excessive behavior is indeed caused by a flawed mindset from the start.
Becoming addicted is entirely their own fault, but unfortunately, many people are unaware of their flawed behavior. Some may realize it and consider recovery, while others remain steadfast in their original mindset of seeking big wins.

[Samlucky O]

So the question is, "Is there really no way out for gamblers to stay fit and in control?"  Is gambling addiction inevitable??   If winning and losing lead to addiction, how can we maintain our sanity?

Too many questions for gambling addiction haha.
Well there is really a way out for Gambler to stay in control and not getting addicted which is simply Having self control and not letting greed take a bigger part of your emotion. Setting boundaries can be a good way of controlling addiction.

Gambling can not be inevitable since the choice is within the gambler to chose and not nature chosing it for us.

Yeah if wining and losing leeds to addiction but we can still maintain our sanity because most people are doin it perfectly well without getting addicted. It would have been a problem if everyone was a victim but however it is two sided meaning some have self control and some doesn't, and we can learn from those that have self control.

[YOSHIE]

If Winning and Losing Leads to Gambling Addiction, Is There Really no Way Out?

Of course there is no way out, unless you really have the intention to stop completely to gamble and really forget the gambling site forever.
A simple example:
Someone who has been addicted to cigarettes, they know that cigarettes are dangerous for their health, but no cigarette money must be available to be suctioned, a variety of debts, asking friends and so on, cigarettes must be there.

That's how for example to those who are addicted to gambling, even though they know that gambling can be detrimental or loss, the important thing is to bet with various ways, Gambling must still be played, no matter the negative or positive way to get money in placing bets.

[EluguHcman]

Does this mean that whether a person gambles for fun or for profit will be a gambling addict, since both winning and losing are experienced by the same group.

Yes, both winning and loosing can integrate casino or gambling sites users to be addicted if they are too curious that they don't even understand that the more they gamble without budgets and just focuses on their zeal playing to win on the desperacy they could hurt themselves out of lack of self control.

So the only way to stay addiction free whether you are winning or loosing is to stay aware that spending more than you can afford when loose in gambling does not worth it but only gamble with what you can afford to loose. These values may comprise of both funds and time.

[rachael9385]

Winning can propel you to keep on gambling and losing can also do the same, the way out of this is to set a limit for yourself. A gambler that doesn't have a boundary would definitely fall for one of these, you might find yourself losing money all in the process of gambling to make more profit after winning and you can also lose while trying to recover your losses, have a daily limit that. You don't exceed

[imamusma]

So the question is, "Is there really no way out for gamblers to stay fit and in control?"  Is gambling addiction inevitable??   If winning and losing lead to addiction, how can we maintain our sanity?

Too many questions for gambling addiction haha.
Well there is really a way out for Gambler to stay in control and not getting addicted which is simply Having self control and not letting greed take a bigger part of your emotion. Setting boundaries can be a good way of controlling addiction.

Gambling can not be inevitable since the choice is within the gambler to chose and not nature chosing it for us.

Yeah if wining and losing leeds to addiction but we can still maintain our sanity because most people are doin it perfectly well without getting addicted. It would have been a problem if everyone was a victim but however it is two sided meaning some have self control and some doesn't, and we can learn from those that have self control.

It must be acknowledged that at some point every gambler may have felt frustrated, bored, had problems in life, and so on. All of this is due to gambling in the wrong way, which crosses the line and causes many disruptions in daily life. I think gambling problems aren't just about financial losses, there are people who have problems because they invest too much of their time in gambling. At that point, every gambler shouldn't have to think hard about how to find a way out, what needs to be done is to stop.

[o48o]

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So the question is, "Is there really no way out for gamblers to stay fit and in control?"  Is gambling addiction inevitable??   If winning and losing lead to addiction, how can we maintain our sanity?
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Why would you jump to that conclusion. And why would it always lead to addiction? Majority of people can use substances, watch tv, gamble, eat sugar or do anything addictive, without getting addicted.

But people are different and if you happen to have addictive personality that gets easily hooked, ADHD or something else, you might get addicted more easily, as your dopamine system isn't working in healthy way.