Can gambling online become an addiction.?
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yes. Ask you credit card.
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As a recovering addict, I have learned that it is possible to become addicted to anything, especially tobacco products. Addiction is a physical, mental, and spiritual disease. Once you cross the line, you cannot go back.
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yes...you can be addicted to pretty much anything.  Drugs, alcohol, sex, food, etc.\n\nTYPES OF ADDICTION--\n\n\nAddiction reaches beyond alcohol and drugs. Many people suffer from all sorts of different addictions. Gambling, eating, shopping, sex, internet, work, video games, etc can all be just as addictive in many cases just as destructive to a person. Those behaviors may affect the person differently, but they can be just as devastating as substance dependence. The 12 step program, which was originally devised for overcoming alcoholism, has now been transformed into well over 200 different addiction support groups. Always remember too much of a good thing can hurt you.
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Addiction Solitaire and Alchemy.
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I love /hate ,I've become addicted to the point where I get head aches , I know I should be doing something else but I'm not. My BF introduced me to the game ,isn't that the way addiction starts  someone introces you to it at a party tells ya it'll be fun ,If you don't like it you can quit any time.peer pressure ect.\nI might need rehab soon  after this game....\nGL
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Well the obvious risk is losing your money.  Thats why it's called gambling.  Now consequences depend on what you are gambling/betting on.  If it is in a legal casino, animal race tracks or the lottery, the only consequence for it is winning, losing, or possibly becoming addicted.  If it is under the table type/illegal gambling, consequences depend on money involved, type of activity, and so on....it really depends on situation and circumstances.
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I ono...should be illegal...gambling is dumb
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I don't think gambling is in the bible. But being a good steward with what God has blessed you with is in the bible.\nGod giveth and God can take it away.
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I think anything disrupting your life and causing a problem is an addiction.  You will have to make that call.
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NOOO...u are not alone...im changing my addiction too...someone help us!! lol
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online casinos, be aware that an online casinos may easily cheat.
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Ummm ... do you have a specific question about them? I can tell you that it is the most effective kind of reinforcement and that it is the reason why gambling is addictive. When you aren't sure when the reward is going to come you tend to think it's always right around the corner. I hope that helps!
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Well, the internet is a wonderous thing. Like you said, you can use it for almost anything, and the answer to everything you want to know is right at your fingertips. The likelihood for all of us is that we will become dependant on it in some way. Net addiction is a real and serious thing, and some people do let it take over their lives. When one finds one's self neglecting real life friends and obligations it's time to step back from the PC for a breather. I find it easiest to turn off the computer completely so I'm not so tempted to sit down and have one quick game every time I have to come into the computer room for something.
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hi heart of glass, was a bit of an online gambler meself... didn't see anyone about it but luckily managed to stop meself before it got too out of hand... What I found was by limiting my computer use to 2 hours per week, i no longer had time to spend when I logged on, just enough to answer emails... drastic I know... but think of the amount you've spent so far. That could have paid fer a nice holiday I bet. Anyway good luck.
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Depends on the person, strong minded people could try heroin once and walk away or some can be a functioning addict.  Get up all week and go to work then binge on coke all weekend but be A-ok monday morning.  A weak minded person will get caiught up in this, lose their job, sell all their things and turn on everyone.  I have seen it a lot too.  Its very hard to understand. Same reason some people can gamble and not get addicted. Just depends
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I have a bf whos mom and him go gambling atleast once or twice a month.  They spend like $300 at a time and usually end up losing.  You need to find an addiction group to join. Basically that is all gambling is, is an addiction.  It will ruin your life and the lives of people around you if you continue on this way.
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I don't know how old you are. I am 60 and I got on line at work about 13 years ago and was instantly hooked. It took me over 10 years to get bored. Even still, I take it in spurts. It's like any other addiction. It provides an instant high  I have stayed out here and played bookworm all night before. It's not my big thing any more. I have gone back to television. Ha ha. Seriously, take it easy. It's dangerous, addiction of any kind. It will affect your life. You are going to be running on an adrenaline rush, and you better be careful.