Taking interest in and playing gambling games is a very common behavior. Although the type of games played
over the years may vary, gambling addiction, which is a difficulty with impulse control, continues to exist at all times
. Nowadays, sports betting games played especially via the internet are becoming increasingly popular. The ease of placing, following and depositing/withdrawing these bets over the internet increases the risk of addiction.
The individual with gambling addiction;
– on gambling ruminates excessively (e.g., reliving
past gambling experiences, preventing or planning the next game, or thinking of ways to get money to gamble) Needs to gamble large amounts of money,
– has attempted unsuccessfully on several occasions to control, reduce or stop gambling,
– is restless when attempting to reduce or stop gambling,
br /> – gambles to escape from problems or to get rid of a negative mood (e.g.,
feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression),
– gambles with money and loses, then to replace what he lost the next day often
comes back ("chasing" one's losses),
– lies to family members, therapist, or others to hide how much one gambles,
– to obtain the money needed to gamble, may engage in illegal acts such as fraud, fraud, theft, embezzlement,
– loss of an important relationship, job, or education, or loss of career or success in one's profession due to gambling. He risks or loses the opportunity.
In the treatment of this disorder, antidepressant, anticonvulsant and antipsychotic
drugs are used to provide impulse control. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most used therapy method. Apart from this, environmental
regulations, treatments for other possible underlying mental disorders and addressing the family are other
approaches.
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