Gamble addicts should be sent to the rehad or correctional centers

[Zed0X]

How do you notice that someone is a gambling addition? I mean someone that you are not close to, you must notice some unusual vices before investigating.

The funny thing about this thread is that if characteristics of gamblers are mentioned, there are few people here that are commenting here that are actually addicted to gambler but they don't even know they are addicted to gambling. This is why such place OP suggested is going to be a failure because you never even know of you are an addicted person or not.

There are levels or stages of addiction. Someone who might need rehab are the extremes that needed intervention. As for how to notice, it's usually the ones with constant issues with money. I remember a co-worker some years ago that borrows almost every week. The head got curious and later found out that the person often gambles.

[robelneo]

There are level to gambling addicts If the gambling addict is already harming himself and becomes a menace to his family and other people, they should be sent to a correctional facility but if the addiction is moderate, then a consultation with a professional which will give him a plan to overcome his addiction is the one that is needed.
But its important that on the first sign of addiction, the gambler should be aware of it and his family so addiction can be stopped at the right time.

[electronicash]

There are level to gambling addicts If the gambling addict is already harming himself and becomes a menace to his family and other people, they should be sent to a correctional facility but if the addiction is moderate, then a consultation with a professional which will give him a plan to overcome his addiction is the one that is needed.
But its important that on the first sign of addiction, the gambler should be aware of it and his family so addiction can be stopped at the right time.

the deeply addicted person are only revealed when the addiction is already at its worse phase because in the first signs they noticed is that they are in denial of this addiction. i think most of the time they are only revealed when families are already talking behind his back because they are already seen the worse of this addicted person like he stole some stuff to sell in order to support his gambling.

the horror show is not fun for them that's why some times these gamblers are kicked out of the house. correctional maybe would help.

[Agbe]

There are level to gambling addicts If the gambling addict is already harming himself and becomes a menace to his family and other people, they should be sent to a correctional facility but if the addiction is moderate, then a consultation with a professional which will give him a plan to overcome his addiction is the one that is needed.
But its important that on the first sign of addiction, the gambler should be aware of it and his family so addiction can be stopped at the right time.

The best form to handle gambling addicts is through rehabilitation through professional counseling officers as they are in a better place to reform and equip people with gambling related matters , sending gambling addicts to correctional facilities for the sole purpose of engaging in gambling will no be fair because them engaging in gambling is their right but the only problem is the accesive engagement in gambling which has become a problem to them self and invariable to the society at large

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Gambling is a social problem as it affects majority of the people in the society.

Gambling addition is terrible as it has brought pains to its victims, their family and friends.

An addicted gambler can do anything to raise money for stakes. He can kill, obtain through false pretence, decieve, kidnap for ransom and even sell personal and family properties.

What's your experience?
Are you a gamble addict?
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Lets not get it wrong, not all gambling addicts are mentally imbalance, taking to rehab may have to deals with the extreme and outrageous stage with the evidence of being brutally affected by the nature of their gambling habit and this have caused them to lose memory, money and many precious people around them and left with nothing, so a normal and average person can be addicted without being taken to rehab if his condition does not warrant for such.

[JoyMarsha]

Gambling addiction is not good. The moment friend members get to know that one of their family members is addicted to gambling, taking them to rehab or talking them out of gambling will do a lot of good than letting them just be by themselves because that's a big danger on its own. After all, the person who is addicted will purposely sell off their family properties to make sure they continue with their gambling addictions.

[LUCKMCFLY]

For me it depends a lot on the situation the addict is in. Sometimes when they are starting out you can evaluate what or how far they can go, but when they are at an advanced level without a doubt in my opinion they have to go somewhere alone to preserve and safeguard the person's life. For me the rapid intervention of a specialist is essential and they can be treated. Sometimes an addict can not only try to take their own life, they can do crazy things that can take many people down with them, so to avoid many bad things that can happen they should be treated quickly.