Definition
What is gambling?
Gambling is betting valuables on a game of chance.
What are the causes for gambling addiction? (4)
Mental health disorders, influence, financial problems, relationship problems
How does gambling affect the health of the affected?
Physical and mental illness is in a decline. Person may become overwhelmed with adrenaline and stress that their overall health is poor.
What is gambling addiction?
Gambling addiction is gambling without thinking or considering consequences. Gambling addiction is being addicted to the game of chance. (impulsive gambling)
What are the effects of dangers of addiction? (4)
Financial decline, damaging relationships, mental distress, interfering with work and personal life
How does gambling affect the relationships of the affected?
The relationships become week and are often ruined. However, some people may find comfort in their relationships with other people and will get help that way; therefore strengthening their relationship.
What is a financial problem?
A financial problem is a decline in someone's financial status. Includes loss of job and money.
What disorders or habits is gambling addiction connected to?
Taking drugs, abusing or using substances, ignorance, annoyance
What significance does influence have in gambling addiction?
Influence can be peer pressure or substance addiction. Both are something you can rarely opt out of, resulting in gambling addiction if taken to far.
What is chasing losses?
Chasing losses is gambling away more money to hopefully win back lost money.
What are some treatments for gambling addiction? (3)
Therapy, journaling, meditation, avoidance, medication, dealing, getting help from family and friends, changing ownership of financial responsibilities.
Why is gambling addiction so dangerous?
It will not only cause problems with money, relationships, and health, but life in general. All mentioned effects can take a toll on life.
What is jeopardizing?
To purposely or accidentally expose or cause harm to something, in order to destroy it.
Who does gambling effect?
The gambler, parents of the gambler, friends of the gambler, anyone with any relationship with the gambler.
Who is responsible for the addicted person?
Themself.