Is prevention better than cure?

[NewRanger]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

Is prevention better than cure? I think everyone can do basic math. If asked which is better, many respondents would certainly say prevention is better at the outset. I think prevention is more effective at the end, and it takes time, energy, and mental effort, and it's not easy to treat if you're already addicted.

Sometimes people survive gambling without becoming addicted, but that's usually rare, and only a select few are able to do so. Addiction usually develops gradually, not all at once, once we start, even though it's always initially perceived as just a trial and error. Personally, I tend to avoid approaching people if they can't handle the psychological burden. The fact is, not everyone has the same level of discipline or mental resilience to deal with a situation once trapped.

[yhiaali3]

Yes, I think there is some logic in abstaining from gambling from the outset for people who fear addiction. For those who fear addiction if they gamble a little, in my opinion, it's best to abstain from gambling from the outset.

I believe this is why religions like Islam and Christianity prohibit gambling. The philosophy behind prohibition is that even a little gambling will eventually lead to addiction and cause significant harm to themselves and their families. Therefore, it must be prohibited before harm occurs.

[maydna]

It is better to avoid addiction in the first place so we will not have any problems. Many ways we can prevent addiction so you can learn how to do that. We should not let ourselves spend more money on gambling but always strictly with our funds. No one will know when they become addicted to gambling. So that makes us be careful when we gamble.

[adaseb]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

I think the way people get addicted to gambling specifically is when they actually win big. If someone goes to the casino, and ends up losing $50 right away, they will probably not come back. Why would they ? But if someone goes to the casino and they instantely win $500, they will keep gambling to get more and more and eventually they will lose their money.

So you are correct, its better not to gamble at all rather than gamble and get addicted and then have to go to gamblers anonymous to get out of the habit. But keep in mind that there are millions of people going to casinos every day and a small amount are actual gambling addicts. Most just do it for entertainment. Kind of like smoking or going to the movies.

[Dave1]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

Yeah, most likely there are people who are not that attractive to gambling. I have a close friend, who I have been closed for many years, partying before and then drinking all night long. But when it comes to gambling, he didn't want to get himself involved. Even if we encourage him to go to landbase casinos. He will come with us, but he won't gamble any money.

That's why I really admire the self control of this guy. Although he had some serious medical issues in the last two years and we haven't seen him for a while, but still though, if I remember back what we are doing and him not gambling, I just do hope that I have the self control that he have.

[Die_empty]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

Some people have an addictive personality, making them easily prone to addiction. Maybe they might have engaged in some activities and become addicted easily. Prevention would be better than cure for those people. It is cheaper and easier to avoid gambling than to strive to fight the abnormal behaviour. For others who can control themselves and see gambling as a worthy cause, there is no need to be scared, it's just for fun. And it could also be beneficial if you are fortunate enough to win.

[Kelward]

If anybody that wants to start gambling begins to have a serious doubt whether they'll become addicted they should probably not. It could be a sign that they don't have what it takes to be in total control when they begin to gamble, if they surmon enough courage then they can start. Gambling is for people that can take risks, it doesn't mean that is has to be high risks so weak minds who don't take risks should think twice about gambling. Two things can happen to weak minds who goes ahead to gamble, it's either that they will be devastated after a lose or they will become addicted.

[Olatundespo]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

Gambling can also help you to become mentally healthy. For people suffering from anxiety, a touch of entertainment can make the time they spend more enjoyable. New gamblers seem to be more likely to lose more than to be addicted to gambling. Most of them do not want to get involved in the gambling industry for fear of losing too much. Based on the title of your thread, I think it would be unreasonable for you to predetermine what kind of measures you can take to prevent addiction before you start gambling. Before starting gambling, you need to prepare yourself mentally so that you can control yourself because gambling is most harmful when you are too emotional.

[Outhue]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

They are capable people, many people don't even understand what they are, they make decisions based on how they feel, they don't use their heads, when I see people who make decisions base on who they are I always respect them, it is called self awareness.

Most gamblers right now are not supposed to be gamblers, they just do it out of influence by their friends or people around them, the best gift of life is understanding what you are all about, if you want to upgrade yourself it should be spiritually or enhancement of the mind and body not gambling, this thing called gambling can ruin your spirit. I am a gambler but a careful one, I know my limit and my weakness, when I tell people that I can't risk a lot on gambling they reply that I won't make any significant money, I am good with how much I can make with few dollars, I know myself better than anyone.

[libert19]

I would say so, yes. There is no point in creating a problem, and then solving it afterwards, it looks futile, plus often, cure can be expensive and time consuming.

I have never been a gambling addict, even before I made my first bet, I had heard stories of people who got themselves and their families destroyed with gambling addiction and this played a significant role in keeping myself cautious while gambling — to this day I have no gambling related regrets. Profit?

[fredericktaylor]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

From my point of view, gambling is mainly for entertainment, not for making money or getting rich quick, gambling cannot be a part of our lives. If a person gambles for his own mentality and entertainment, then the main purpose is right and he has self-control over himself. When a person gambles with the hope of getting rich quick with the thought of profit, then it gradually turns into addiction and he does not have self-control over himself, this is not the main purpose of gambling. To protect yourself from gambling addiction need to set aside money and time, It is absolutely not right to be greedy to get back lost money, you need to take a break from gambling sometimes, you need to set aside the money you need we follow the right rules when gambling then we have self-control over ourselves, so the main purpose of gambling is right.

[retreat]

Their mindset isn't wrong, as the wise saying goes, "Prevention is better than cure." So, if someone avoids gambling because they think it could potentially lead to addiction, that's fine, as long as they understand their limits and the potential risks. But not everyone is like this, some are adept at controlling their gambling activities and knowing their limits, thus preventing them from falling into addiction so easily. So, it all comes down to individual ability.

[Nahl]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

We cannot judge them has weak mentality because the strength of mental would be different depend on how those people to see it but in my opinion probably why those people says that because they know their mental weaknesses that's why when they starting to gambling even for the first time it can lead them to being an addicted

The other reasons probably they used to be addicted to other things and struggle to cure from that and they do not want let this thing happend again that's why they will learn from the mistakes and will be avoiding the things which have potention to make them got addicted again including to gamble

[₿itcoin]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

If you are afraid that you will get out of control, then it is wise to avoid gambling. So imo  prevention is better than cure when it comes to gambling. If you are able to control population-level prevention such as limits, ad blocking, access control, the harmful effects of gambling on financial and mental health will be greatly reduced.

Yes, many people think that treatment works for addicts, but getting help is much harder than avoiding addiction in the first place, so it is not worth being lazy in building resistance against addiction.

So I would say, do you want a good nights sleep? then Avoid it. or  if you must gamble, then definitely set boundaries and be aware of where to get help.

[BitGoba]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

Theres some truth to that way of thinking. Not everyone who tries gambling becomes addicted, but the risk is always there and you never know how you’ll react. Its much easier to prevent a problem than to deal with it later. If someone feels they might be prone to addiction or simply doesnt want to take the risk, the safest option is not to start at all.

[lionheart78]

Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

It makes sense when one wants to avoid being a gambling addict, they tend to avoid gambling.  I agree that prevention is better than cure, but I think it is not applicable in all cases.  Like, if one doesn't want to get fat do they have to avoid eating?  If one doesn't want to get into a road accident, do they have to avoid streets?  I think the best action for this is to deal with all things with caution.  Have awareness and knowledge about anything we do, and be responsible enough to know the limit.

For me, gambling is neither bad nor good; it is up to the user on how they will make use of it.  It can be both beneficial and harmful, so avoiding gambling at all may make someone miss some good experiences while obviously avoiding the possible self-inflicted harm.

[coin-investor]

Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

Prevention is always better than a cure for anything that relates to addiction, but that doesn't mean that you will need to avoid playing in casinos.

Prevention in gambling is all about avoiding situations that will lead you to spend more than you can afford to lose, which will result in chasing your losses.

If you're not someone who cannot sustain or do not have the means to play in casinos, then don’t do it until you have the means to do it, and if the time comes that you already have the means, then be a responsible gambler to avoid the worst part of getting addicted, because the cure is not easy.

[Cryptmuster]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

For people who know they're easily tempted, it might be better not to start playing at all. There are also enthusiasts who are easily drawn to anything new, especially where they can make quick and easy money. I think it's precisely for these people that gambling is very dangerous. If you can't adhere to the rules, or worse, don't have them yet, and you start playing, be prepared to lose everything. Stories of players losing all their money and even their homes speak volumes about such people.

[_act_]

Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

Prevention is always better than a cure for anything that relates to addiction, but that doesn't mean that you will need to avoid playing in casinos.

Prevention in gambling is all about avoiding situations that will lead you to spend more than you can afford to lose, which will result in chasing your losses.

This is a very good point. If you want prevention about gambling addiction, gambling is not what that should be prevented, the addiction should be what that should be prevented. No one should start gambling because they want to make money from it, they should gamble for fun instead. With this, they can gamble and prevent gambling addiction, instead of not gambling, depriving themselves from the fun they can get from it.

[Sonia_123]

There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?

That is not true that when you gamble you must be addicted, we have a lot of persons that are gamblers but not addicted, it is the way you handle your gambling activities that will determine if you will be an addict or not . Obeying the rules and regulations can not lead you to addiction instead entertainment and relaxation, remember gambling is specifically meant to be for fun and not an avenue for making money, when you reason about making money through gambling be rest assured that you will be an addict, because you will end up chasing your loses, spending what you cannot afford to lose with limiting your time and your bankroll, but for those who who abide to the rules and regulations of gambling does not get addicted, instead they have their fun to the fullest and even make more wins out of the gambling since their intention was not to win, but it just came,which will make them more relaxed and have fun.

What about other benefits attached to gambling, Some persons use gambling to regain the good health, knowledge and others.

If one is addicted he should be held responsible for is addiction and not gamble, if you know your brain or mind cannot control gambling activities and yourself towards gambling, it is better to stay away from gambling and don't cause problem for yourself and your families .