Gambling addiction: prevention of addiction to online games

Casino games for money are great entertainment. They allow you not only to have a good time, but also to win real money, if you are lucky. Online games allow you to feel the drive, cheer up and increase your energy level. However, there is also a downside — gambling addiction. What it is and how to avoid it, read below.

What is gambling addiction

In simple terms, gambling addiction is a gambling addiction. This is a pathological craving for gambling for money, which dominates all other life values. A person with an addiction prioritizes gambling, and career, study, family and hobbies recede into the background.

Diagnostics of gambling addiction

Symptoms of gambling addiction are as follows:

• Absence of any other interests except gambling for money;
• change in the manner of speaking and sometimes even the gait;
• irritability, constant anxiety, instability;
• constant debts and lack of money;
• problems with career and studies;
• neglect of family;
• constant lying;
• long absence from home, or too long stay within four walls;
• constant increase in time spent playing games;
• abrupt change in the range of interests;
• insomnia, sickly appearance, etc.

People with gambling addiction rarely admit that they are addicted. It will take a lot of time and effort to convince them of this. However, do not be upset, there have been many cases in history when a person with gambling addiction limited himself in gambling at his own discretion. If you detect the symptoms listed above, it is better to contact specialists - they will help you choose the best way to treat addiction.

Prevention of gambling addiction

When playing for money, you need to adhere to the following rules:

Do not play while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. It will be difficult for the player to control himself and he can make many rash bets.

Do not try to win back at any cost — this can lead to even greater financial losses. It is better to take a break and return to the games later.

Before you start betting, you should set limits on the funds spent and the time spent in the game, and do not go beyond them under any circumstances.

And the most important rule for the end: online casino games cannot be considered a source of income. This is one of the ways to spend leisure time. Winning in slot machines should be perceived as a pleasant bonus, and losing — as a fee for entertainment.