Reasons for Gambling addiction

[Furious 7]

If we have discipline, addiction will not occur. Even if the goal is to make money, discipline can prevent us from becoming addicted to gambling. Many people become addicted to gambling because, among other things, they lack discipline when gambling, which leads them to continue betting, ignoring the risk of loss. For example, after experiencing a loss, they deposit more money to gamble again, which can lead to repeating the same behavior.

Besides discipline, I believe there are other factors that can lead to addiction, such as a mindset that believes gambling is a quick way to make money, or that you can get rich instantly just by gambling. And perhaps many people become addicted because they have cultivated this flawed mindset.

[Hispo]

All those reasons you've mentioned are definitely the reasons why people are gambling, so does it mean that everyone here will get addicted in the long run?

I bet you don't get the point. Those who turn gambling addicts are certainly those who are gambling irresponsibly from the very beginning, those who's greed are uncontrollable so they end up gambling most of their time, thus spending above their income, and losing most of them.

Its always discipline and self-control that matters in gambling. If you think you don't have this, you will always end up addicted with gambling.

Not all gamblers will become addicts in the future, addiction to gambling is completely avoidable. Discipline and self-control are key, but let us be honest: not all people on this world and within gambling ecosystem is able to keep a minimum degree of self-control and discipline in order to manage their money responsibly, so they become addicted to gambling before they realize it.

The pipeline starts with greed, passes through chasing losses and ends up in addiction. If one manages to control greed, then one will never go through the addiction pipeline.

[gunhell16]

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

Everything you said is a huge lie, OP. I don't know what your basis is for this, but I'm sure it's not true. I've had my share of problems, and I do treat this as gambling, though it's not a frequent thing. In short, I use gambling as a break or a 'recess' to calm my mind and think clearly.

Besides, whenever I play, I only put in a limited amount of money. Once that’s gone, I stop immediately. That's when I’m actually able to think straight about my problems. I haven't become an addict, even though I've been gambling in the crypto space for many years now.

[Sonia_123]

When one talks about addiction in gambling most people always think it's always greed or love of money that causes it but it's more than that

Sometimes when I ask some gamblers if they are addicted they'll just reply as
"No I just come here to relax an play some games" but this reason also is why alot of gamblers today are addicted
You may wonder how..
It all stars from the brain. Your brain cares for you and anything you find as an activity of positivity it will always want to go back there

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

These things I mentioned are actually positive and the brain interprets it that way. There for anything you rely on to give you these results repeatedly will become an addiction at the end because your Brian is now programmed that if you need any of these you will have only these option of gambling in your head

This is basically how addiction in general works - positive potential results.. but has solution to give you the results = Addiction.
And to stop this you can only replace the activities and it's not as easy as it sounds, it is a very difficult

Use healthy habits to satisfy your urges.

A gambling addict does not even know that he his being addicted and that is why when you tell them they are being addicted they don't accept and they can fight you because of it and cut you off entirely from them . Gambling for fun does not lead to addiction, it is gambling for money that leads to addiction because you will be chasing loss and wins which will make you lost control of yourself .

[Ryu_Ar1]

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

These things I mentioned are actually positive and the brain interprets it that way. There for anything you rely on to give you these results repeatedly will become an addiction at the end because your Brian is now programmed that if you need any of these you will have only these option of gambling in your head

This is basically how addiction in general works - positive potential results.. but has solution to give you the results = Addiction.
And to stop this you can only replace the activities and it's not as easy as it sounds, it is a very difficult

Use healthy habits to satisfy your urges.

In fact for now when it comes to identifying addiction in gambling it is very rare for gamblers to admit they are addicts and this is quite normal.

Regardless of whether the reason is acceptable or not greed remains one of the things that cannot be missed because if there is no greed for more money, always wanting to profit and being selfish with themselves then addiction may also not occur.
Maybe some of us also gamble to unburden ourselves or try to escape the living conditions as you said but at the end of the day this is the least option for me on why gamblers are in gambling which results in addiction.

[Stablexcoin]

Not every attribute mentioned here is actually true because addiction is more like a mindset game rather than what you say it to be. One could gamble for fun or entertainment and not become an addict depending on how he sees the game so it doesn't necessarily have to be about the fun for addiction but the mindset for control. If we can conquer greed and foster discipline and self control, it's definitely possible not to become an addict.

[silpersurfer]

It is true that gambling addiction does not always occur out of greed or love for money. The problem still emanates from the principles of life and discipline of an individual. Whatever motive starts the urge-whether to relax, seeking entertainment, escaping stress, or filling free time-if a person has no set boundaries and self-control, it is easy for gambling to develop into a destructive habit.

The mind naturally repeats actions that give it a sense of ease, this is where principles of life have their place. Individuals with control over themselves normally stop; they do not make gambling the only avenue for pleasure or peace. On the other hand, when an individual does not exercise control, the person keeps repeating the action unknowingly and finally gets addicted.

In the end, putting healthy ways in place of gambling matters a lot but without firm rules and control, any harmful habit can show up again in a new shape.

[Cyber_warrior]

The purpose of gambling will not make you addicted as long as you can control yourself. It doesn't matter whether you gamble for fun or to make money.

If you are gambling for fun, you might not get addicted to gamble, but if you are a gambler, and you are desperate to make money from gambling, in the long run don’t be surprise that you will end up getting addicted to gambling because either you are winning or losing, you won’t want to stop gambling, you will just want to continue gambling.

I just feel trying to make money when gambling is the main reason why most gamblers do get addicted to gambling, they are just after money, and they won’t stop gambling even when they losing, because they believe if they continue, they going to win back all what they have lost, and if they are wining, they won’t want to give up because they will believe their winning streak is going to continue until they start losing back.

[uchegod-21]

It all stars from the brain. Your brain cares for you and anything you find as an activity of positivity it will always want to go back there

Gambling can lead anyone to addiction if they can't control themselves, whether it's their finances, time, desires, or even their brains, as the OP suggests. Personally, I consider gambling to be the same as any other game, including online games. The only difference is, that the risk of losing a lot of money in gambling is more likely to happen, than in online games, if if we play irresponsibly. So, I don't think we should ignore the whole "self-limitation" thing, and that applies to any activity that can lead to addiction. Therefore, let us be wise in every step, or activity we take. Don't take gambling too seriously, consider it just entertainment, and that is how we should view gambling. So, we can become responsible gamblers.

By the way, we as humans have complete control over our bodies, including our brains. So, when we say we can't control it, or try to blame our brains for our mistakes, I think that is wrong and seems like an excuse to avoid admitting our mistakes.

The main point is that all gamblers should have control over their urge to gamble. Op already made it clear that gamblers can get addicted for any reason other than monetary reasons. So if you say gamblers should treat gambling as entertainment, it still won't save them from getting addicted if they lose control of themselves as they gamble. The right advice is to remind gamblers to be conscious of themselves as they gamble. If they lose control, they may suffer the consequences.

[Makus]

Those who are addicted to gambling will never admit to gambling addiction, yes it is true that every person's brain takes care of their body. So never identify yourself as an addicted gambler by yourself, but we have to understand by looking at the gambling behavior of gamblers. We can definitely get the right sign from the gambling behavior, because those who gamble for money basically enter the win to recover the lost money, and those who gamble regularly and are addicted will never take a break. Yes, it is possible to get out of gambling addiction only by changing habits, and it is also possible to get out of gambling addiction by adopting strategies.

That's where the problem actually starts from, if they don't admit that they are addicted to gambling it would be impossible to for them to take a step to control their addiction. changing habits is indeed one of the ways to get out of gambling addiction, if gamblers can change their routine and make it a priority to make sure that they keep to these changes then it would be possible to make progress, changing habits isn't the main issue the problem is consistency, not everyone is disciplined enough to keep up with the standards they set

[lombok]

The main point is that all gamblers should have control over their urge to gamble. Op already made it clear that gamblers can get addicted for any reason other than monetary reasons. So if you say gamblers should treat gambling as entertainment, it still won't save them from getting addicted if they lose control of themselves as they gamble. The right advice is to remind gamblers to be conscious of themselves as they gamble. If they lose control, they may suffer the consequences.

This is what will help to avoid a person who is in the trap of dependency falling into the ominous circle of the satisfaction limits and saturation points. We observe that the reason behind the addiction is based on a whole lot more than economic incentive or the aim to grab the quick likes of fast money. The creation of an awareness of the role of self knowledge in the action will offer actual defence against any manifestation of deadly loss of control. The responsibility of all actions taken personally is one of the core values that we need to keep in order to have a good quality of life.

[Powerjumboo]

When one talks about addiction in gambling most people always think it's always greed or love of money that causes it but it's more than that

Sometimes when I ask some gamblers if they are addicted they'll just reply as
"No I just come here to relax an play some games" but this reason also is why alot of gamblers today are addicted
You may wonder how..
It all stars from the brain. Your brain cares for you and anything you find as an activity of positivity it will always want to go back there

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

These things I mentioned are actually positive and the brain interprets it that way. There for anything you rely on to give you these results repeatedly will become an addiction at the end because your Brian is now programmed that if you need any of these you will have only these option of gambling in your head

This is basically how addiction in general works - positive potential results.. but has solution to give you the results = Addiction.
And to stop this you can only replace the activities and it's not as easy as it sounds, it is a very difficult

Use healthy habits to satisfy your urges.

Can you really define a gambling addict the way you define a gambling addict? I don't think it's possible to define a gambling addict that way. However, if a person starts gambling, if he gambles recklessly and keeps losing and doesn't remember the losses, if he starts gambling more and if he borrows from people when necessary, then that person will quickly become addicted. Also, a person who thinks of gambling as one of the means of earning money will become addicted to gambling because gambling is not for making money, but for entertainment. However, those who I have seen who accept gambling as entertainment and use a small amount of money for gambling, can gamble by following those rules and not become addicted to it.

[Jody.Drummer]

When one talks about addiction in gambling most people always think it's always greed or love of money that causes it but it's more than that

Sometimes when I ask some gamblers if they are addicted they'll just reply as
"No I just come here to relax an play some games" but this reason also is why alot of gamblers today are addicted
You may wonder how..
It all stars from the brain. Your brain cares for you and anything you find as an activity of positivity it will always want to go back there

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

These things I mentioned are actually positive and the brain interprets it that way. There for anything you rely on to give you these results repeatedly will become an addiction at the end because your Brian is now programmed that if you need any of these you will have only these option of gambling in your head

This is basically how addiction in general works - positive potential results.. but has solution to give you the results = Addiction.
And to stop this you can only replace the activities and it's not as easy as it sounds, it is a very difficult

Use healthy habits to satisfy your urges.

The causes of gambling addiction vary. Some people simply focus on money, while others are driven by greed, which ultimately leads to addiction. Sometimes those who are addicted won't admit it, they might even say they're just doing it for fun, even though there's an irresistible desire to win. But I think the main reason is a flawed mindset. If the right mindset is in place, addiction won't occur. A flawed mindset pushes players to do things beyond their capabilities or beyond their limits, and this creates a distinct feeling of a persistent pull that keeps them going.

[Agbamoni]

..Therefore anything you rely on to give you these results repeatedly will become an addiction at the end because your Brian is now programmed that if you need any of these you will have only these option of gambling in your head

I dont agree with this part, my friend. Addiction doesnt works that way. Because you do something repeated doesnt gets you addicted, but on what grounds, what reasons you do them. You can only get better when you do something consistently. If you are a good learner, too bad, gambling is not something that has a straightforward path that can be mastered. The reason for addiction is the emotions that comes in it when you gamble. Either the emotion of getting rich through it or the emotions of having fun frequently with it.

[iBaba]

Responsible Gambling practice should never be ignored, Because you can't gamble without getting addicted when you don't have responsible gambling practice. Responsible Gambling practice involves setting boundaries when it comes to gambling, prioritizing money that is ment for family running and business is key because many people don't don't have money that they set outside for the purpose of gambling. You have to be specific setting outside money which you will use for gambling will help reduce those losing money when it comes to gambling.

Also when gambling, the gambler should have in mind that he needs to also set for himself a strict budget to adhere to if he wants a way out to his gambling games and does not want to get addicted. If you ask for my own individual opinion, I will tell you that there are two things that when you are gambling and you take good note of them, that is when I will consider you as a responsible gambler.

One of these things I want to mention is by setting a time frame for your gambling games such as you having a specific time or period where you gamble or at least having specific time or periods where you do not gamble like an example with people who gambling even at work place, at place of worship and other places that are meant for you to do some serious things. When you gamble in those places, you can lose your responsible self to gambling without you noticing.

The second one is setting a clear budget for your gambling games, whenever you want to gamble and you want to gamble responsibly, the next thing you should be thinking of taking good care of and havign clarity about is your budget. Setting up budgets and strictly working towards them help you to maintain that level of discipline you need to not become addicted in gambling.

[Julien_Olynpic]

The causes of gambling addiction are very diverse, but I'd prefer to write about the predisposing factors rather than the causes. When we say that most casino games are driven by the desire for pleasure, not profit, that's true to some extent. Long-term profit is difficult to achieve, and almost no one makes it. I'd ask this: why do we go to restaurants if we know in advance that at home we:
1. We can cook the exact same dish, but just as delicious, and maybe even more so.
2. We can cook the same thing at home, but much cheaper?
Obviously, at home we won't have the same pleasure as at a restaurant. At home, we can organize a homemade roulette table with friends and even bet money on it, but the pleasure won't be the same. For pleasure, we need at least some social proof, if not of success, then of the ability to spend money.

[lovesmayfamilis]

People prone to addictions will always have mental health issues. These problems may not manifest for a long time, but if a person becomes addicted to something, such as alcohol, gambling, or, worse, drugs, the addiction develops much more quickly and frequently. Any head injury, whether a simple blow or an accident, can have a detrimental effect on a person's health over time. Dopamine, which the OP refers to as the pleasure derived from any activity, will force such a person to constantly replenish it in the body. Therefore, those who have problems perceiving the world around them, psychological problems, depression, or stress need to be very careful with their hobbies.

[junder]

Gambling addiction occurs due to misconceptions and misperceptions about things like gambling. Many people view winning as easy, and this is the mindset that leads to addiction. This tendency also leads to players being unable to accept defeat. This misguided reaction leads them to continue gambling until they achieve a satisfying win. However, because winning is random, this pursuit of victory continues, leading to addiction.

[Smartprofit]

People prone to addictions will always have mental health issues. These problems may not manifest for a long time, but if a person becomes addicted to something, such as alcohol, gambling, or, worse, drugs, the addiction develops much more quickly and frequently. Any head injury, whether a simple blow or an accident, can have a detrimental effect on a person's health over time. Dopamine, which the OP refers to as the pleasure derived from any activity, will force such a person to constantly replenish it in the body. Therefore, those who have problems perceiving the world around them, psychological problems, depression, or stress need to be very careful with their hobbies.

In my opinion, under certain circumstances, anyone can fall into the trap of gambling addiction (as well as other types of addictions, of which there are indeed many).🙋

I also developed a gambling addiction in my early youth (although I don't suffer from any mental illnesses). The mechanism by which gambling addiction develops is purely psychological (it's not related to mental disorders, blows to the head, etc.).

In my case, a number of negative circumstances coincided. Problems at work. Young age. Underdeveloped critical thinking. A financial crisis. Aggressive advertising. Incredible luck at roulette, etc. If you think about it, the human life is quite long, and for anyone, no matter what stage of life you're in, all these negative circumstances can coincide simultaneously. And then the person will most likely develop a gambling addiction. It's very difficult to avoid...

At the same time, I don't regret anything! Of course, it was a very negative period in my life, but as a result, I became stronger and more psychologically resilient.  I've learned (I hope so) to manage risks. Gambling can actually be seen as a way to learn how to manage risks. Can we say that if you give up gambling, you'll never face risks again? Of course not! Therefore, in my opinion, we shouldn't turn a blind eye to the existence of gambling in our world. It's much better if you're willing to understand this everyday phenomenon.

[Byebyebtc]

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

This is not true, this is not what defines who is addicted to gambling. If someone is gambling for fun but not wasting money on gambling, the person is not addicted to gambling at all. What defines gambling addiction is frequently using gambling to look for money but in the process you are losing money and you can not control yourself than to continuingly gambling and losing money.

What you are saying is different from what the OP is saying,
He is picking out other ways one can be addicted to gambling, he did not say gambling for fun will make one addicted, he is trying to pick out factors other than greed that can lead to addiction, which he mentioned that if your motive is relaxation, making money, pleasure etc
Then you are likely to get addicted due to brain wanting to feel like that again.

So you have to understand first before you reply