Last week was Super Bowl Sunday. While that was probably fun for many people, for, people with relationship problems, it can be a dreaded day. It is certainly a day for excessive drinking, up there with New Years Eve. It is a big day for domestic violence, and it can be a big day for gambling.
Does your spouse have a problem with gambling addiction? Gambling addiction is the uncontrollable urge to continue gambling despite the toll it takes on one’s life. Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain’s reward system much like drugs or alcohol can. In fact, gambling addiction is the most common impulse control disorder worldwide.
How do I stop my gambling addiction?
Professional help is available to stop gambling and stay away from it for good.
- Understand the Problem. You can’t fix something that you don’t understand. …
- Join a Support Group. …
- Avoid Temptation. …
- Postpone Gambling. …
- Find Alternatives to Gambling. …
- Think About the Consequences. …\
- Seek Professional Help.
What Causes an Addiction to Gambling? Many factors can contribute to a gambling addiction, including desperation for money, the desire to experience thrills and highs, the social status associated with being a successful gambler, and the entertaining atmosphere of the mainstream gambling scene.
Can a compulsive gambler change? Considerable changes in attitude and behavior have to occur on the part of the gambler and spouse/family. In conclusion, while not every action compulsive gambler will go through every stage of the cycle, he will normally go through the first three at a minimum. Many stop at stage four and never make it to recovery.
Is your spouse’s gambling affecting the family’s finances? If so, you may want to call our office and come in for a consultation. Steven W. Hair, focuses his practice as a divorce attorney, family law attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and Safety Harbor.
For more information, visit our website at www.FamilyLawClearwater.com
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