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By: Michelle Tee, Sun Aug 31st, 2008
Signs Of A Gambling Addiction There are many signs of a gambling addiction that are important to know. If you or a loved one has a gambling problem, knowing the signs of a gambling addiction will help lead you to an intervention. Although gambling addiction is not as easy to identify as drug or alcohol problem, there are very visible signs that you will be able to recognize. • Lack of interest in activities that have nothing to do with gambling. The individual becomes totally preoccupied with gambling. • Mood changes that are quite frequent and for no apparent reason. The lability of mood will become worse as the addiction progresses. • Missing work or school as a result of gambling. • Lack of self care and unconcerned about appearance. Usually there is an obvious change in appearance. • Money problems, and asking to borrow money. There is also an excessive preoccupation with money. • Stealing money as the severity of the addiction increases. • Unexplained whereabouts for long periods of time, and potentially lying to family an friend regarding this. • Social isolation by the person who suffers from the gambling addiction. • Bizarre changes in spending habits so as to have more money for gambling. These are only some signs of a gambling addiction by an individual suffering from a gambling problem. It is very important for an intervention to take place so the individual with the gambling addiction gets help as soon as possible. Gambling addiction is progressive and it can truly destroy individual lives and families as well. Michelle Tee http://www.gamblingaddiction.tv