Gambling in recent time has become a lifestyle. Addicts are unable to participate in any other meaningful undertaking thinking of what will transpire the next minute.
It is impossible for them to leave the couch.
This has lead to reduced productivity in school performances, jobs and fall out of close friends and partners. A person always keeps on repeating the same thing to achieve the same results.
Psychologists say that gambling addiction is playing a role in psychological and social challenges.
Signs of gambling addiction include excessive borrowing to sustain the trend, the inability to stop, depression, involvement in criminal activities among other things.
Gambling has seriously affected addicts and they are likely to do the following:
1. Suicide thoughts
The gambler experiences suicidal thoughts due to losing a lot of money.
2. Neglecting bills
An addict will leave out their responsibilities such as taking care of their families. Instead, they will depend on the family to give them cash for gambling or they will borrow.
3. Anxiety and depression
The addict will always get upset if compelled on changed behaviour or increased use of money in unnecessary needs. The feeling of waiting for the results can be filled with anxiety and stress.