Gambling addiction without loss of money.

[Julien_Olynpic]

Generally, it's important to distinguish between gambling addiction with loss of money and gambling addiction without loss of money. People often don't make this distinction, or they make it implicitly, lumping them together. Classic gambling addiction, which brings you close to financial ruin, is more serious and requires much more rigorous therapeutic measures—such as a ban on gambling, a change in activity, a stay in specialized treatment facilities, and so on.
But let's discuss gambling addiction without loss of money. The reason for distinguishing this particular form of gambling addiction is that it's milder and likely treated differently. What do I mean by this? For example, these are the online games that teenagers enjoy playing. They primarily spend a significant amount of time playing them, which leads to difficulties in school or social adaptation. But since the games are generally free, this type of addiction is generally milder, as such a gambling addict typically wastes a significant amount of time unproductively, but has no financial problems overall. What do you think about gambling addiction without losing money? Do you think this type of gambling addiction exists, or is it a far-fetched problem? If so, does it require a fundamentally different treatment?

[justinlamode]

Gambling addiction without loss of money is rarely seen or regarded as addiction since the player rarely display the negative characters of an addicted gambler such putting the family in debt, being aggressive, crime and many others. It is usually when there is loss of money that addiction because a big issue.

However, if a player is addicted to gambling and he is lucky to remain in profits, it is a matter of time before he moves into the other side and start exhibiting all the terrible things known for gambling addiction.

[Moreno233]

This is my first time hearing about addiction with and without loss of money because my thought have always been that addiction comes with loss of money which is the main reason it is bad. If I'm addicted to gambling and same gambling is earning me money, why should I even try to stop myself from being addicted? I think there should be another word for such addiction because it is sounding too positive to be called addiction.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Generally, it's important to distinguish between gambling addiction with loss of money and gambling addiction without loss of money. People often don't make this distinction, or they make it implicitly, lumping them together. Classic gambling addiction, which brings you close to financial ruin, is more serious and requires much more rigorous therapeutic measures—such as a ban on gambling, a change in activity, a stay in specialized treatment facilities, and so on.
But let's discuss gambling addiction without loss of money. The reason for distinguishing this particular form of gambling addiction is that it's milder and likely treated differently. What do I mean by this? For example, these are the online games that teenagers enjoy playing. They primarily spend a significant amount of time playing them, which leads to difficulties in school or social adaptation. But since the games are generally free, this type of addiction is generally milder, as such a gambling addict typically wastes a significant amount of time unproductively, but has no financial problems overall. What do you think about gambling addiction without losing money? Do you think this type of gambling addiction exists, or is it a far-fetched problem? If so, does it require a fundamentally different treatment?

Sorry but I think there is nothing like a gambling addiction without the loss of money, and this is because I do not believe there is any such gambling games that playing them is absolutely free, non of such exists anywhere except you are talking about demo version of slot and casino games, then I would also say that it's impossible for a person to only play demo version of slot and casino games until they become addicted, it's impossible..

Or maybe you are talking about other games like video games, this is not gambling games but let's assume it is, it also is not free this days, video games come with in-game purchases like buying weapons, upgrading the old ones, buying bosses, this is are items that can help the person to clear more levels and enjoy the game more, several kids and adults who are addicted to video games spend a lot of money on in-game purchases and this is even worst than gambling because it's is no opportunity of getting any thing back in return unlike gambling games where you get to make some profit if and when you win the game

But also, if you still want to convince me, then you should mentions the games where playing them are completely free and has the ability of getting a person addicted to it.

[Luzin]

I don’t know for sure whether addiction without spending money is considered gambling or not. But equating it with gambling addiction seems different. It appears to be a problem similar to addiction to certain games. I think the future losses are very significant if it relates to the times when he was in school. This addiction is definitely a detrimental attitude. Wasted time, thoughts, and energy.

Overall, although it may not seem overtly harmful and doesn't appear to be recognized as dangerous, it is still a form of addiction and requires an approach to healing. Even without monetary loss, it can greatly affect a person's psychological well-being and requires serious attention.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I don’t know for sure whether addiction without spending money is considered gambling or not. But equating it with gambling addiction seems different. It appears to be a problem similar to addiction to certain games. I think the future losses are very significant if it relates to the times when he was in school. This addiction is definitely a detrimental attitude. Wasted time, thoughts, and energy.

Overall, although it may not seem overtly harmful and doesn't appear to be recognized as dangerous, it is still a form of addiction and requires an approach to healing. Even without monetary loss, it can greatly affect a person's psychological well-being and requires serious attention.

I agree with you, though in my comment above, I've said I do not believe there is any of such as gambling game that doesn't come wit loss of money, in every gambling game, money can be lost either directly or in-directly, I do not know if you know about this saying that "time is money", it's a very popular saying here in my country.

Any gambler who's isn't spending money on gambling is definitely spending time or as the case be, he or she may be spending both money and time, the time spent playing that game is one that could have been used to engage in something more productive that could immediately or in the future be very beneficial to the gambler.
So how ever way we choose to look at this, I still believe that there are no gambling games where the player cant lose money except its not gambling we are talking about.

[bitzizzix]

Addiction doesn't always mean spending or losing large amounts of money. However, gambling addiction always involves ongoing financial loss.
A person's addiction can involve spending a lot of time without spending much money, such as playing online games, surfing the internet, and so on. However, what the OP said reminds me of a friend, but I don't know if it's the same. I mean, I also have a friend who is addicted to one of the many online gambling games. He plays demo games almost every day, but without spending a penny, which is why he feels so happy and addicted.

[Nightwatchmare]

I'm surprised to hear that someone can gamble and get addicted without losing money because all the years i have been gambling, i haven't heard of such a thing in gambling. If there's any betting company where i can bet on games without paying money,  please tell me. I am willing to get addicted to gambling since it will not cost me a dime to bet on games. If playing online games is what you are referring to as gambling addiction without losing money, i don't see it as gambling since the online games is free to play; those teenagers just find themselves a safe way to have fun without losing money.

[danherbias07]

Is that really possible? I mean, he may not be losing too much money, but there might come a time when he will be urged to do it differently and bet something for it, which will lead to gambling addiction and money loss.

I don't believe something like "no losses" exists. The gambling addiction mostly came from either too many losses (chasing) or greed, which came from winning something big and wanting to repeat the same win. There's always money involved while doing it.

Although I do agree with gaming addiction that does not require money, I became one of those playing MMORPG games, and I have not been spending anything ever since they made games "Free to Play".

[Bitcoin_people]

In any case, when school children play such soft games without money, they will definitely get addicted to it. When they enjoy playing these games, they will gradually get into their brains, even though they will not play with money at first. But gradually, they will definitely get into trouble, although they will not lose money in these games, there is a high possibility of addiction and at some point they will try to play with money. Although I think this will be a threat to school students because when they go here to gamble, they will definitely get immersed in it. But for adults, it is not much of a threat, but if they gamble without money, they will be less prone to addiction.

[bitbollo]

urge to gamble despite harmful consequences to one's life, relationships, work, and finances

This is actally the accepted definition of gambling addiction. As you can see there are not only finances involved but many aspects of human beings.
I don't think that their "addictions" are better than others, maybe some are more distruptive versus others or maybe are faster than others.
Even if you don't lose money, but have consequences in other fields... this would already be a great disaster and escaping could not be easy at all.

[Pi-network314159]

What do you think about gambling addiction without losing money? Do you think this type of gambling addiction exists, or is it a far-fetched problem?

Yes those type of gambling addiction exist.Just as you have explained about classic gambling and Gambling without losing money, it is very clear. There is no how we can compare the both, the overall explanation about Gambling addict is popularly known as those type of addiction that allows a gambler to lose fund, in the quest to win huge or chasing after lose. But in the other hands a Gambling addict can also be a person or teenager who play video games all the time and this deprive him or her to do it's duty at home. It is very clear.

If so, does it require a fundamentally different treatment?
 

i think the kind of treatment that is given to a  classic gambler Is different from that which is given to a Gambling addict without losing money. Is just like the treatment given to an adult when they make mistake and the treatment given to a child when they also make mistake is quite different. So an addict without losing money is easy to control since money is not involve than that of an addict that money is involved.

[adaseb]

Generally, it's important to distinguish between gambling addiction with loss of money and gambling addiction without loss of money. People often don't make this distinction, or they make it implicitly, lumping them together. Classic gambling addiction, which brings you close to financial ruin, is more serious and requires much more rigorous therapeutic measures—such as a ban on gambling, a change in activity, a stay in specialized treatment facilities, and so on.
But let's discuss gambling addiction without loss of money. The reason for distinguishing this particular form of gambling addiction is that it's milder and likely treated differently. What do I mean by this? For example, these are the online games that teenagers enjoy playing. They primarily spend a significant amount of time playing them, which leads to difficulties in school or social adaptation. But since the games are generally free, this type of addiction is generally milder, as such a gambling addict typically wastes a significant amount of time unproductively, but has no financial problems overall. What do you think about gambling addiction without losing money? Do you think this type of gambling addiction exists, or is it a far-fetched problem? If so, does it require a fundamentally different treatment?

Yes this type of gambling addiction does exist. Its probably an even bigger issue than actual gamblers who lose real money. There are many adults and kids which are addicted to video game. They dont go outside or go to school or even work due to a game addiction.

I knew a few people in my old school who had to drop out because they got addicted to World of Warcraft and had no life outside of that game. And its similar now with young kids playing Roblox. So even if there is no loss of money, it can still cause life consenquences when all you do is stay home and play games and waste away your life.

[harapan]

But let's discuss gambling addiction without loss of money. The reason for distinguishing this particular form of gambling addiction is that it's milder and likely treated differently. What do I mean by this? For example, these are the online games that teenagers enjoy playing. They primarily spend a significant amount of time playing them, which leads to difficulties in school or social adaptation. But since the games are generally free

Gambling addiction without loss of money I don't think it's possible, cause the first stage that leads to an addiction  is due to a loss of money and need to keep up the process. The fact that the game is absolutely free and the teenagers are having so much fun while at it would definitely enable them to go further with putting in more funds which will results to a loss while they get addicted to the process.. so it's very certain that there's no addiction without a loss.

[Yablee0]

This is my first time hearing about addiction with and without loss of money because my thought have always been that addiction comes with loss of money which is the main reason it is bad. If I'm addicted to gambling and same gambling is earning me money, why should I even try to stop myself from being addicted? I think there should be another word for such addiction because it is sounding too positive to be called addiction.

Bro am still wondering, because the Gambling addiction that I know comes with so many negative and unacceptable impressions, we were meant to believe that gambling addiction is very bad and could be very dangerous for any gambler to adopt, have never seen or hear were a folks become addicted  to gambling without spending or losing money at the process of it, but however we learn almost everyday maybe I consider these a new thing I have learnt today.

[yahoo62278]

Generally, it's important to distinguish between gambling addiction with loss of money and gambling addiction without loss of money. People often don't make this distinction, or they make it implicitly, lumping them together. Classic gambling addiction, which brings you close to financial ruin, is more serious and requires much more rigorous therapeutic measures—such as a ban on gambling, a change in activity, a stay in specialized treatment facilities, and so on.
But let's discuss gambling addiction without loss of money. The reason for distinguishing this particular form of gambling addiction is that it's milder and likely treated differently. What do I mean by this? For example, these are the online games that teenagers enjoy playing. They primarily spend a significant amount of time playing them, which leads to difficulties in school or social adaptation. But since the games are generally free, this type of addiction is generally milder, as such a gambling addict typically wastes a significant amount of time unproductively, but has no financial problems overall. What do you think about gambling addiction without losing money? Do you think this type of gambling addiction exists, or is it a far-fetched problem? If so, does it require a fundamentally different treatment?

My youngest kid flunked out of college because of his addiction to video games. He would rather stay up all night and play games then sit down and actually study. Didn't want to take the time to go to the tutoring center and get help with the math that he was flunking. We (my wife and I) would ask him how he was doing and he would always say he was doing fine and thought he was gonna pass. Then it came time for grades and my wife looked at his portal while he was home on xmas break. Come to find out he had been skipping classes and flunking 4 of the 5. There's more to the story, but you get the point I think.

With the above scenario, there is actually money involved. Scholarship losses, financial loss for books, financial loss for the dorm room, and food costs. Addiction is addiction, whether it be mild or serious as far as money is concerned. You may be blindsided like I was when you find out. Don't take the word of everyone, push the issue especially ifit's family.

[boyptc]

That's gaming addiction.

I've been a gamer all of my life and spent money to the games that I've played for. This is a true situation that teenagers are facing and even kids, with other popular games now that has in-game money, they can't escape that spending.

I think gambling addiction without losing money can happen but in a way that you're spending your time in gambling. There are casinos that have demo modes or free money and in that way, you can think of it as you're gambling without having any penny to spend.

[btc_angela]

It there is no money involved then how can you say that it's gambling addiction?

What you describe is just game that kids play, sure they are hooked on it, but I wouldn't say that it's a gambling addiction without loss of money. It's just simply addiction on some games with dire consequences.

And this could be stop by the parents themselves by limiting the time the kids play.

[Zlantann]

What do you think about gambling addiction without losing money? Do you think this type of gambling addiction exists, or is it a far-fetched problem? If so, does it require a fundamentally different treatment?

Money is not the most valuable asset in life. Time is more important than money.  Time wasting could lead to poverty, health problems, and so on. To that student who is addicted to a game that makes him abandon his academics, he is simply destroying his future. Failure to pass his courses could lead to failure and even mental problems.

Addiction is the inability to control oneself regarding an action or activity. The remedy is to help the individual build control through diverse means. For someone who spends more money on gambling due to addiction, he might be encouraged to embrace budgeting and other financial management strategies. To the students who waste his time, the counsellor might prescribe time management skills, which might include developing a timetable or going off-grid.

[Nahl]

Gambling should be related to money this condition makes the gamblers have spend a lot of money to satisfied their hobbies and eventually these people gets addicted from gambling because everytime they have money what is in their mind is always want to gambling and if there are people who addicted from other else but not involved to money which mean it cannot be says addicted gambling

According to OP stories i can conclude that those kids are gaming addicted and this is the negative impact of used gadget continuously without parenting control in some countries gaming addicted is serious issues because usually the effect is those kids don't want go to schools and socializing with their friends because for whole day these kids only spend their time with their gadget