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People addicted to gambling are characterized by rash actions, long hours at the computer or regular visits to gaming venues. All their free time revolves around social media and living an alternative virtual life. A persistent emotional attachment to gambling, computer games and constant social media use may require professional intervention. Ignoring the addiction can have serious consequences.
Gambling addiction – a modern problem
Gambling addiction is a pathological condition accompanied by an uncontrollable craving for certain kinds of entertainment:
- computer or mobile games;
- betting at racetracks, in traditional or online casinos, card games;
- constant time on social media, etc.
Addiction begins to form when a person’s real life is overshadowed by virtual reality and an irresistible craving for gambling. Key causes of this condition include:
- unresolved conflicts;
- self-esteem problems;
- lack of fulfillment and inability to express dissatisfaction or aggression appropriately.
Gambling addiction: how it shows
Like any disease, gambling addiction has specific symptoms that may vary depending on the degree of dependence.
- Most free time is spent on social media, even when this was not planned. The person is drawn to gambling venues to try their luck, fully convinced that gambling will bring success and wealth.
- Household chores take a back seat, and the surroundings no longer attract attention. Gradually the person finds excuses to skip school or work to spend the time gaming.
- Despite well-reasoned arguments, the gambler denies computer addiction or a craving for gambling, giving standard excuses about it being a way to relax. Aggression toward loved ones, friends and acquaintances is possible.
- The game character becomes more interesting than their own life or the real people around them. For the addicted person, the character’s condition matters more than their own appearance.
Gamblers also tend to immerse themselves in the game world, letting it override real-life issues. When they have no money for casino bets or virtual bonuses for their characters, they may take out loans, sell property or steal.
