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The Fact is, Recent studied have shown that individuals with a Gambling Disorder suffer from a higher rate of Suicide than people with other addictions. Some Gamblers cannot "just stop" any more than an alcoholic or drug addict can stop using their drug of choice. Gambling addiction causes changes in the gambler's brain in ways that require treatment and recovery to arrest the addiction. 

Gambling addiction, also known as compulsive gambling or gambling disorder, is an impulse-control disorder. Compulsive gamblers can't control the impulse to gamble, even when it's hurting themselves or their loved ones.

Eight signs you’ve got a gambling problem:

1. You can’t stop

Just as an experienced poker player knows when to “hold ’em or fold ’em,” those who gamble for fun limit themselves and their bets. Compulsive gamblers struggle with both the time and money they’re spending. Betting takes over their life, and they find themselves constantly wagering. They try to quit, but can’t.

2. You gamble with money you can’t afford to lose

Problem gamblers don’t stop with “fun money” set aside for betting. They use money budgeted for bills, savings, or their kids’ education. Sometimes they squander not just their last penny, but borrowed money as well.

The psychologist Stacy interviewed said one of his patients had borrowed money from sources so unsavory, he’d put his family’s safety at risk.

3. Your bets go beyond entertainment

Recreational gamblers play for fun and spend a few dollars to have a good time. Gambling addicts place bets for reasons other than entertainment, often trying to escape anxiety or other problems. Whatever issues you face, gambling isn’t the solution.

4. You attempt to recover losses by gambling more

Have you repeatedly tried to get back money you’ve lost gambling by betting more? Problem gamblers may see more betting as the solution to financial loses rather than what it is – throwing good money after bad.

5. You gamble with more and more money

Like many addictions, pathological gambling can start small. But problem gamblers won’t be content keeping the stakes low or setting limits. They need to bet more and more to experience the rush.

6. You go to extremes to find money to gamble

Pathological gamblers don’t stop gambling when their bank account runs dry. Instead they go to extremes to find more money. While this may stop with borrowing, some problem gamblers resort to theft, forgery, or other crimes to feed their habit.  When found out, many end up in jails and prison.

7. You put gambling before more important things

Problem gamblers allow their habit to take priority over other parts of their lives. A gambling addict might skip watching her child’s soccer game or miss time at work to hit the casino. Careers are put on the back burner and relationships deteriorate at the expense their habit.

8. Gambling negatively affects your emotions

While gambling can be an exhilarating experience, addicts might experience emotions signaling a problem, including:

Frustration or irritation when you’ve tried to quit and failed
Feelings of remorse
A decrease in ambition
An urge to celebrate an unrelated event by gambling

In addition to these warning signs, test if you’re addicted to gambling on the Gamblers Anonymous website.

If you believe you’re addicted, there are steps to help you quit. Taking early action is the key to salvaging your job, relationships, and bank account.

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