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Compulsive gambling is a type of behavioural addiction (also known as a “process addiction” and an impulse control disorder) where the individual has a pathological compulsion to wager. The addiction to gambling becomes destructive, but the gambler continues despite the negative consequences- this is gambling addiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compulsive gambling often takes tremendous amounts of time, and as the gambler spends increasing amounts of time at it, other activities suffer. They neglect relationships, family and home responsibilities. They often miss work. They neglect meetings and other important obligations, or, they may gamble while they are at work- or when they should be sleeping or interacting with their family. The results can be more than they can afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the losses accumulated, the compulsive gambling continues until the addict is able to admit the problem and accept help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gambling treatment and recovery programmes are plentiful but it’s worth remembering, as with any addiction- stopping isn’t the hard part- staying away in the long term is what counts, therefore outpatient group therapy or individual counselling on a long-term basis is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of addiction include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n