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Gambling addiction is a behavioral disorder defined by an overwhelming and uncontrollable urge to gamble. Its development can be influenced by various factors, including underlying mental health conditions or a genetic predisposition to addictive behaviors.
Those struggling with this addiction often become psychologically dependent on gambling. When they are unable to gamble, they may experience symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, or depression.
For many problem gamblers, the outcome of betting—whether winning or losing—becomes secondary. Regardless of losing everything or gaining significant wealth, the compulsion to continue gambling remains.
Debt
One of the most common consequences of problem gambling is financial hardship. While most gamblers lose money, those with a gambling addiction are unable to stop despite repeated losses. This often leads to borrowing money to continue gambling, creating a destructive cycle that can persist without treatment.
Career Difficulties
Gambling problems can be viewed as a liability in certain professions, particularly in government or finance. As a result, being identified as a problem gambler may hinder career advancement or even result in job loss.
Strained Relationships
The financial pressures caused by compulsive gambling often affect loved ones. Families may face reduced quality of life, depleted savings, or even the loss of a home, leading to resentment, conflict, and fractured relationships with spouses or children.
Mental Health Challenges
The stress of financial and relational struggles can significantly impact mental health. Many individuals with gambling addiction experience anxiety or depression, and in severe cases, may even consider suicide as a way to escape debt and perceived family burdens.
Substance Use
Coping with the emotional toll of gambling addiction sometimes leads individuals to misuse drugs or alcohol. Substances may provide temporary relief from stress or mental health symptoms, but often worsen the cycle of addiction.
During treatment for gambling addiction at Satori Recovery, here’s what your treatment plan with us looks like.
Individual therapy consists of one-on-one talk therapies with a licensed therapist. These therapies will help you get to the root of your addiction and discover what’s causing your problems surrounding alcohol.
One example of individual therapy that may be used during treatment is cognitive-behavioural therapy. It’s a goal-oriented type of therapy that helps you reframe your thoughts and behaviours so that you can manage the symptoms of gambling addiction.
Group therapy is when you receive psychotherapy in a group setting. During group therapy, a therapist will guide sessions to ensure the session is productive and stays on track.
Group therapy offers several benefits beyond receiving treatment in a group setting. It’s also a way to receive peer support in a safe environment. Hearing the stories of other people can help reduce the feelings of isolation that are typically present when you’re going through addiction.
Holistic therapies aim to complement traditional therapies so that you have a more well-rounded recovery experience. These therapies may include yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, and more.
These are seamlessly integrated into your programme for a deeper level of healing. Engaging in holistic therapies also helps you rediscover passions and develop interests outside of addiction.
Aftercare is always important after going through inpatient treatment. After leaving a rehab centre, you’ll be constantly exposed to triggers that can lead to relapse. Maintaining what you have started is an important part of what needs to happen after primary treatment.
Aftercare plans provide continued therapy so you’ll know how to face challenges outside of rehab properly.