{"id":46009,"date":"2022-04-08T06:00:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T04:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/what-do-i-do-if-im-a-gambling-addict\/"},"modified":"2022-04-08T06:00:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T04:00:09","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-im-a-gambling-addict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/what-do-i-do-if-im-a-gambling-addict\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I do if I’m a gambling addict?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gambling addiction is an addiction to gambling and is a disease<\/strong> that can have serious consequences. What do I do if I’m a gambling addict? If you’re asking yourself this question or suspect you have an addiction, you should go to a detox center to get treatment. <\/p>\n

At CCAdicciones, we can help you<\/strong><\/a> overcome this addiction. You can enter one of our detox centers, and we can offer you specialized treatment to combat gambling addiction, tailored to your specific needs. If you’d like to get to know us, you can call our 24-hour helpline at 617 200 882<\/strong>. Additionally, you can request a free, no-obligation initial appointment to get to know us better. We want to make this first step easier for you, so you can come to us in case of addiction and start finding solutions to the problem. <\/p>\n

Gambling Addiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we mentioned, gambling addiction is an addiction to gambling<\/strong>. This means having an uncontrollable urge to gamble, bet, or put money into any slot machine compulsively. Gambling and betting are what lead people to suffer from this addiction, which is recognized as a disease. That’s why gambling addiction must be treated seriously and without underestimating its potential adverse effects. If someone in your environment is a gambling addict, they should seek treatment to overcome their addiction. <\/p>\n

Casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, sports betting, slot machines… spaces that promote gambling addiction are everywhere, and it’s not difficult to fall into their traps. Currently, when we talk about gambling addiction, we also cannot forget to mention the problem generated by loot boxes, which are reward pots or chests that can be purchased when playing a video game to obtain something whose outcome is unknown. In addition to fostering gambling addiction, the abuse of loot boxes is often related to video game addiction, and therefore, extreme caution must be exercised with these and the danger of suffering a dual addiction. <\/p>\n

Problems of Gambling Addiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gambling addiction is a worrying problem. Many people suffer its consequences<\/strong>, and in Spain, the figures are alarming. In fact, gambling is already starting at very young ages, among other reasons, due to loot boxes. And, evidently, betting houses encourage consumption and incite participation in their business. <\/p>\n

The propaganda from betting houses has been fierce for a long time, and although it still is, since 2021 there have been some restrictions so that they cannot advertise in certain contexts. They can no longer be seen during sporting events or children’s hours, but they still accompany us at many other times, and the strong commitment to advertising by betting houses remains very present. Despite these restrictions, the damage has been done and continues to be done, as gambling addiction affects and will affect many people. And yet, it can still be advertised and promoted despite being aware of all the problems it causes. Just as alcohol is a legal and widely accepted drug, gambling and betting are also highly normalized, and this affects the ability to point out their dangers and raise awareness to combat gambling addiction. <\/p>\n

These are some of the adverse effects<\/strong> caused by gambling addiction:<\/p>\n