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ONLINE GAMBLING ADDICTION
Online gambling addiction, also known as gambling disorder, is a form of behavioral dependence characterized by difficulty controlling or stopping gambling, even when it causes significant harm to the individual's life. This type of addiction shares common characteristics with other addictions, such as substance abuse, because it activates the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine and generating pleasure, excitement or temporary relief.
How does addiction develop?
Casual start: Many people start gambling for fun, curiosity or to make easy money.
Emotional refuge: For some, gambling becomes a way to escape from problems, relieve stress, anxiety or loneliness.
Intermittent reward: One of the factors that make gambling addiction so powerful is its unpredictability. The brain becomes “addicted” to the feeling of excitement provided by sporadic wins, creating an incessant search for repeat pleasure.
Loss of control: Over time, the person may continue to gamble even in the face of financial losses, family or work problems, because the urge to gamble is greater than the ability to resist.
Signs of gambling addiction
Constant worry: Thinking about gambling all the time, planning bets or remembering past wins.
Increasing gambling: The need to bet increasingly larger amounts to obtain the same level of excitement.
Inability to stop: Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling.
Lies and isolation: Lying to family or friends about the frequency or amount spent on gambling.
Financial and emotional harm: Debts, family conflicts, job loss, and symptoms such as anxiety or depression.
The role of online gambling
Online platforms have expanded access to gambling, making it more dangerous due to characteristics such as:
Availability: It is possible to gamble anytime, anywhere.
Addictive design: Apps and websites use strategies such as notifications and quick rewards to capture the user's attention.
Anonymity: The person can easily hide the habit, making it difficult for family members to notice the problem.
How to treat gambling addiction?
Recognizing the problem: Admitting that there is an addiction is the first step.
Psychotherapy: Therapy is effective in identifying triggers and developing strategies to resist the urge to gamble.
Support groups: Like Gamblers Anonymous, they offer emotional support and the exchange of experiences.
Financial control: Delegating money management to a trusted person can help limit access to resources.
Blocking access: Using tools to restrict access to gambling websites and apps.
Psychiatric support: In some cases, medications may be recommended to treat associated symptoms, such as depression or anxiety.