The Gambling Commission has released a report that shows that the UK has over 250,000 problem gamblers. The figure currently represents about 0.6 per cent of the adult population. What this figure fails to show is the crippling effect a gambling addiction has on family life.
It is also arguable whether the figures are an accurate reflection of the scale of problem gambling. Most Internet gambling is a hidden phenomenon and many don't want to admit that they have a gambling addiction. That is why Gamblers Anonymous always tells the afflicted that admitting there is a problem is the first step towards recovery.
Symptoms and Signs of Problem Gambling
- Taking time off of work and spending less time with the family in order to gamble.
- Secret gambling.
- Feeling remorse after losing money and vowing to quit.
- Gambling with money that is needed to pay the bills or solve financial problems.
- When losing, further bets are placed to win back any losses. When money is won, more money is gambled to win more.
- Gambling when feeling down or when a desire exists to celebrate.
- Bank and credit card statements go missing to hide what has been happening.
The Financial Impact of Problem Gambling
A gambling addiction has terrible financial ramifications for family life. The gambler will spend literally any money available, including that needed for priority bills. It is not uncommon for the afflicted to waste the money needed for the bus fare home on a needless bet.
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