What is Gambling addiction?
[[File:Online problem gambling.jpg|thumb]] A '''gambling addiction''' is when someone is obsessed with [[gambling]] despite the negative consequences. Gambling addictions often puts the person in risk of losing everything. People with this illness often think about [[suicide]] more than the general population. Many people use gambling as a way to get away from their terrible lives and to gain satisfaction. In many ways, gambling addiction is similar to other [[addiction]]s (such as the addiction to [[Alcoholism|alcohol]] or the addiction to [[illegal drugs]]). Someone with a gambling addiction often<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gambling Addiction Symptoms|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178|access-date=2023-05-11|website=Mayoclinic|language=en-US}}</ref> * Needs to gamble with more and more money to satisfy themselves * Has made repeated unsuccessful efforts to cut back * Is always gambling * Persists to win back their losses * Has jeopardized or lost relationships * Relies on others to provide money to provide financial support * Neglect responsibilities * Lie and hide gambling activities Gambling addiction<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cutsad|date=2024-02-14|title=Can Gambling Addiction Be Cured? The Good and the Bad|url=https://www.cutsad.com/post/can-gambling-addiction-be-cured|access-date=2024-02-24|website=Cutsad|language=en|archive-date=2024-02-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224212007/https://www.cutsad.com/post/can-gambling-addiction-be-cured|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a serious disease difficult to overcome. In most cases, it is treated through [[therapy]], [[Support group|support groups]], medications and counseling. In some cases, specific drugs can help. There is no definite cure. Research demonstrates how the brain can get addicted to gambling. There is also evidence older people are more likely to become gambling addicts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Losing Everything to Gambling Addiction|url=https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-01