1. by Ioana Petrut

2. To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. To play a game of chance for stakes.

3. Gambling is also a major international commercial activity, with the legal gambling market totaling an estimated $335 billion in 2009.

4. Family problems relationship difficulties financial worries illness bereavement unemployment People may turn to gambling as a means of coping with or blocking out difficult events or problems in their life.

5. Alcohol abuse Many people (around 50%) of people with gambling addictions also suffer from alcohol addiction and the two addictions can fuel each other. Depression Figures suggest that people with a big gambling addiction are around twice as likely to suffer from depression.

6. The bad financial and familiar problems They usually go there The age Other behavior or mood disorders

7. Relationship problems Financial problems, including bankruptcy Legal problems or imprisonment Job loss or professional stigma Associated alcohol or drug abuse Poor general health Mental health disorders, such as depression Suicide

8. We fight all the time about my gambling. I'm tired of sneaking around, lying and hiding my losses. My reputation has been hurt. Gambling is all I ever think about. It has taken over my life. I've stopped caring about things that should be important to me. I've borrowed money from so many people. I feel ashamed to face them. I'm afraid I'll lose my job because I'm always so distracted. My health is suffering. I feel like such a loser. Sometimes I hate myself so much I want to end it all.

9. Gambling problems hurt families in many ways: Money problems Emotional problems and isolation Physical and mental health Burnout Impact on children Physical and emotional abuse

10. Make a decision on a given day when you wake up that you will not gamble. Find something at that time to replace your gambling. Read as much as you can about gambling addiction. Have a close family member handle your money. Make a list about how your gambling problem has affected your life in a negative way. See a counselor that specializes in addictions, especially gambling, and talk to this person about your problem.

11. To check the legal age in the gambling places To communicate more with their families To involve them in various new activities To show them that we support

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