RESPONSIBLE PLAY
Many people do not even realize how terrible a gambling addiction can be. Addiction ruins lives.
Betting on sports or in casinos, playing the stock market or making rash investments, spending hours on computer games with no time control – these are the things that pose a threat to you. Addiction starts today with small steps and can grow into very serious problems tomorrow. They will ruin your life, so if you take basic preventive measures, you can save yourself.
Healthy boundaries don’t stop anyone from playing slot machines or betting on sports. If you approach it sensibly, these pastimes can be good entertainment. Only play for virtual money, don’t spend a lot of time playing and think about how many bets you have placed. Never sit down in a bad mood at slot machines or computer games, let alone when you’re drunk. Basic self-control will help you avoid falling into the abyss of addiction.
But if you do have problems, don’t assume that life is over. There are people out there who want to help you. Contact the services we have already mentioned and life will return to normal.
LUDOMANIA
Ludomania is an overly strong addiction to gambling that has certain negative symptoms that have a negative impact on a person’s life.
Symptoms of ludomania include continuous thoughts only about games, the inability to pause during the game or quit slot machines. Also, a person spends more and more time playing games and cannot stop playing. If you notice these signs in yourself or your loved ones, we recommend contacting the support sources listed above.
To prevent the development of gambling addiction, we recommend controlling and setting limits on time spent playing games, and preventing games from taking up most of your free time.
