When gambling addiction has become tougher than drug addiction.

[Botnake]

I always thought that drug addiction is worse than gambling addiction, but there are news saying that in this country, gambling addiction has become harder to quit than drugs.

So what is happening to the world, does the rampant number of gambling sites, which I think are already thousands or hundreds of thousands operating and ready to cater to anyone, whether they are in a country where gambling is restricted or not, result in this serious problem of addiction?

What do you think about this, is the rampant increase of gambling sites good or bad for people overall?

‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction
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“The Telegram groups have made me gamble more. The only common topic in the groups is gambling. Everyone gambles ... When you listen to all the advice and tips, you will be placing bets on dozens of matches. It is difficult to detach oneself,” Chan said.

[lodocus]

While drug addiction creates a genuine biological dependence in your body, with gambling, the entire addiction is in the mind. If you have a weak mind, meaning you struggle to control your emotions, you can easily fall into a gambling addiction.

In my opinion, drug addiction is definitely harder to overcome, but if we have to make a comparison, I think overcoming gambling addiction is difficult because it’s so much more accessible. Once you’ve recovered from drug addiction, you might never encounter it again in your everyday life. But gambling is different. Especially when you follow sports, gambling will always be right in front of your eyes in one way or another.

[libert19]

This sub is addicted to gambling addiction topics, isn't it. Anyway, on topic, different addictions are not a competition, and personally, I don't have experience with either but my my little brain gauges drug addiction to be worser than gambling and I can't articulate the gymnastics my brain did to come to this conclusion.

So what is happening to the world, does the rampant number of gambling sites, which I think are already thousands or hundreds of thousands operating and ready to cater to anyone, whether they are in a country where gambling is restricted or not, result in this serious problem of addiction?

I think people promoting gambling by wearing signatures on bitcointalk is main cause behind gambling addiction. Say no to casino signatures!

[Finestream]

I think it is worse if a gambler is also addicted to drugs, that is a complete formula for wrecking a life.

But that is the reality because with gambling addiction, there is no limit when it comes to the money we can lose, while with drugs, there is a limit on how much the body can consume in a single day, that is why gambling addiction can be far more serious in that sense. But both are really big problems, not only for the person experiencing it but also for the people around the addicted person, because they are already not in the right mind and they can commit a crime anytime.

[Orpichukwu]

The shared quote sounds like the victim belongs to some prediction Telegram group where a group of people who work as a team operate and control the group with their testimonies and share recent games, which they talk about with assurance that the game can be won, but in reality one loss leads to another.

And for who is the real cause and promoter of the level of gambling addiction we have out there? I will see the type of promotion some of the casinos run. Not all are innocent, as parading a casino and running ads as if it's an easy place to make money attracts vulnerable victims into gambling, driven by their own greed and desire to make fast money. Aside from this, addicted gamblers also need to take full responsibility that they were not forced into this.

[DrBeer]

I always thought that drug addiction is worse than gambling addiction, but there are news saying that in this country, gambling addiction has become harder to quit than drugs.

So what is happening to the world, does the rampant number of gambling sites, which I think are already thousands or hundreds of thousands operating and ready to cater to anyone, whether they are in a country where gambling is restricted or not, result in this serious problem of addiction?

What do you think about this, is the rampant increase of gambling sites good or bad for people overall?

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While drug addiction or alcoholism (let’s call them "chemical dependency" for simplicity’s sake) can be treated with substitution therapy and by reducing the body’s dependence on these substances, gambling addiction is a purely internal, psychological problem. And "pills" won’t solve this issue.
I think the right solution would be to conduct educational outreach in schools and institutions, restrict access to gaming platforms, and impose stricter penalties on the platforms themselves for violating the rules. Unfortunately, I don’t see any other options...

[Hatchy]

I always thought that drug addiction is worse than gambling addiction, but there are news saying that in this country, gambling addiction has become harder to quit than drugs.

So what is happening to the world, does the rampant number of gambling sites, which I think are already thousands or hundreds of thousands operating and ready to cater to anyone, whether they are in a country where gambling is restricted or not, result in this serious problem of addiction?

To me personally, addiction is same regardless of where it finds it self. Drugs addiction, gambling addiction, any addiction all have negative influence on someones life. It only differs in the ways in which it happens. Quitting gambling in general is a very difficult task and you know what's even more concerning is the fact that they do not recognise that they are addicted until it has begun to damage their personal life. They tell themselves that they are normal, even when the public continues to tell them that their habits are leading them astray. I don't blame gambling sites on anyone addiction because these business do not approach the gamblers. They only promote their brands while the gamblers are the ones who sign up and ends up being Addicted.

[nimogsm]

I always thought that drug addiction is worse than gambling addiction, but there are news saying that in this country, gambling addiction has become harder to quit than drugs.

So what is happening to the world, does the rampant number of gambling sites, which I think are already thousands or hundreds of thousands operating and ready to cater to anyone, whether they are in a country where gambling is restricted or not, result in this serious problem of addiction?

What do you think about this, is the rampant increase of gambling sites good or bad for people overall?

....

While drug addiction or alcoholism (let’s call them "chemical dependency" for simplicity’s sake) can be treated with substitution therapy and by reducing the body’s dependence on these substances, gambling addiction is a purely internal, psychological problem. And "pills" won’t solve this issue.
I think the right solution would be to conduct educational outreach in schools and institutions, restrict access to gaming platforms, and impose stricter penalties on the platforms themselves for violating the rules. Unfortunately, I don’t see any other options...

We need to talk about this in elementary school and continue to discuss the problems of gambling addiction, preferably with real-life examples, so that guests can come and explain what can happen. Instead of being talked about by teachers who know nothing about it, it's difficult to compete with bloggers on streaming platforms who promote gambling and only show the successful side of things. Children will prefer them.

[Obim34]

I always thought that drug addiction is worse than gambling addiction, but there are news saying that in this country, gambling addiction has become harder to quit than drugs.

What do you think about this, is the rampant increase of gambling sites good or bad for people overall?

Drug addiction is worse than gambling addiction, similar compulsive habits but one can be directly harmful to our body system.

Gambling addiction is also bad, neither is good and both are difficult to quit, but compulsive gambling can be easier quit than drug addiction, it takes self determination to end gambling addiction, but drug addiction requires proper rehabilitation.

Increase in gambling site is a common reason for the increase in a addiction, specifically when they come with good promotions and bonuses, but at the end, this is just businesses for the owners, and under the rules, gamble responsibly.

[Cointxz]

That’s a bit exaggerated. Drug addiction requires a lot of therapy and withdrawal to substance in able to get it over while gambling addiction can be solved through stopping gambling by making your mind busy on other things such as socializing with friends.

Drug addiction is costly while you don’t any chance to win. You are destroying your body too when overdose unlike gambling addiction that only destroys you financially.

[Ummeettaa]

I always thought that drug addiction is worse than gambling addiction, but there are news saying that in this country, gambling addiction has become harder to quit than drugs.

So what is happening to the world, does the rampant number of gambling sites, which I think are already thousands or hundreds of thousands operating and ready to cater to anyone, whether they are in a country where gambling is restricted or not, result in this serious problem of addiction?

What do you think about this, is the rampant increase of gambling sites good or bad for people overall?

‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction
reading the full story..

“The Telegram groups have made me gamble more. The only common topic in the groups is gambling. Everyone gambles ... When you listen to all the advice and tips, you will be placing bets on dozens of matches. It is difficult to detach oneself,” Chan said.

In the past, the case of drug addiction in my country was much more than gambling but with the current hard situation of the country and gambling not restricted, making money, leaving a comfortable and good life has become the first priority of everyone in the country.

As such, that brought the ideas of everyone whether the rich that already has the money and are leaving a good and comfortably life wants more to it not to talk of the poor that are not leaving a good and comfortable life and also some not having a tangible or limited source of income

Let also not forget to talk about most of the youth that lacks good parenting, do no want to study, work or learn a skills but all wants and hoped to be rich and use the modern facilities and leave an expensive life. Most of the parents nowadays are to be blamed for all this because some do go to the extent of comparing their children with others that are doing ok and not minding where the money is being made.

All the above are some reason why many youths, poor and rich in my country are being drawn to gambling this days rather than preferably going into drugs.

[Vaculin]

That’s a bit exaggerated. Drug addiction requires a lot of therapy and withdrawal to substance in able to get it over while gambling addiction can be solved through stopping gambling by making your mind busy on other things such as socializing with friends.

Drug addiction is costly while you don’t any chance to win. You are destroying your body too when overdose unlike gambling addiction that only destroys you financially.

We can call it worse if the basis is money lost because in gambling, you can lose everything you have.

There are stories in the past about people who went bankrupt due to addiction, so that is really dangerous when you are in that situation, and some even steal funds from the company they are working for just to finance their gambling addiction.

But in terms of how to cure ourselves from addiction, I think drug addiction is harder.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I think it's obvious that is the effect of gambling is bad to the society. But the question is how some countries are giving those online or offline gambling licenses to operate on them? Simply because they are getting money thru tax, but at what cause?

So this is a double edge standard, while their community is getting addicted and lives getting rekt, government doesn't care as they are all after the tax money that they can generate out of it.

[Darker45]

Perhaps what makes gambling addiction harder to quit is that gambling isn't illegal. It's openly available and you can gamble anytime 24/7. With drugs, there must be times when you're forced to quit or at least delay its use.

What I'm trying to say is that there isn't much that strongly deters a gambler from gambling. Whereas somebody into drugs could be forced to stay away from it at least for a while if, for example, his/her source is caught, there's a scheduled drug test, law enforcers heighten their operations cracking down on it, and other reasons beyond one's control.

[Ziskinberg]

I think it's obvious that is the effect of gambling is bad to the society. But the question is how some countries are giving those online or offline gambling licenses to operate on them? Simply because they are getting money thru tax, but at what cause?

So this is a double edge standard, while their community is getting addicted and lives getting rekt, government doesn't care as they are all after the tax money that they can generate out of it.

They cannot just stop gambling because it is addictive, just like alcohol, it is a big industry and even if it can destroy health, it is still there in the market.

So gambling sites or casinos cannot be blamed completely just because some people get addicted, and besides, let us say we have 1 million gamblers, addicted gamblers are not even 1% of them, so it is not an issue that would force the government to ban gambling.

Unless you are living in a country where gambling is considered a sin, then they normally ban it because that is their belief.

[Akbarkoe]

Both are bad if the addiction is at its peak whether addiction in gambling or addiction in drugs, both cannot be compared and there is nothing better than an addiction because the consequences of acute addiction will cause a person's life to be destroyed and can even bring others to ruin.
Not a few who are addicted to drugs they die because of over dosage and also not a few people who are addicted to gambling they also die by hanging themselves because they have a lot of debt to finance their gambling.

[Bigjoe33]

People who are addicted to drugs might feel they are doing the wrong thing but becomes difficult to stop and get away from it. But I feel those addicted to gambling does not even see anything bad in it. After all, gambling is legalized, and they can go on and on gambling with convinctions that there is no issues, perhaps they are doing so with there money. So believe this is another reason while gambling addiction will be more difficult to stop and get a more deep grip on poeple or the society at large. Both are really bad, but people are getting more deeper into gambling. Another reason is also this false feeling of making profit from it. Thats another reason that drags people into it. Once I gamble, I will win and make more money. And even while they keep losing, they still believe they will win anytime soon, and they keep sinking without anything to show for it. It's just too bad

[Shinpako09]

Both are harmful if they are not kept under control. But for me, drug addiction is still worse than gambling addiction. Both are hard to quit and both have serious consequences, but being addicted to drugs is a different level. Drugs are far more damaging to both the body and the mind.

While there are many cases of gambling addicts ruining their lives, I still can't compare it to the damage caused by drug addiction. Recovery from gambling addiction is not easy either, but compared to drug addiction, I think it's still more manageable. Just imagine what drugs can do to a person's body and mind.

If I only had two choices, being addicted to drugs or gambling, I'd choose the latter. At least with gambling, there is still a chance of winning. With drugs, it's all losses and no real chance of gaining anything from it.

[salad daging]

How about PAGCOR in the Philippines is it helpful with this service to overcome gambling addiction problem? Because I have never overcome problem gambling with any service because this problem must be solved by myself.

What do you think about this, is the rampant increase of gambling sites good or bad for people overall?

Good and bad depends on the individual, every gambling industry wants to make a profit so its development is accelerating, on the other hand there are people who are affected by this addiction, this goes back to each one.

[Rabata]

Any kind of addiction is bad. Gambling addiction or drug addiction is a serious disease for an individual and a family. If there is such an addicted person in a family, then that family will definitely be in trouble. One addiction will bring financial disaster and the other will definitely bring physical disaster. I do not want to consider either one as good or bad, both addictions are bad. But whatever the addiction is, it is necessary to control it. When someone is addicted to gambling, he suffers financially. If he later understands his mistake, then he may not get his wealth back but he can return to normal life. But if he is addicted to drugs, it is bad for the body and even if he wants to recover, it is often not possible.