How do you prevent gambling problems? Describes tips for preventing and treating gambling addiction.
Answer:
Some tips to keep the gambling problem under control:
- Decide in advance how much money you want to play with. If need be, only take this amount with you.
- Decide for yourself how much time you want to spend on it.
- Keep your promises to others. Don't cancel them because you want to keep on playing.
- Know that you always have more chance to lose than to win.
- If you win, take the money and stop playing.
- Don't try to win back your losses.
- Find out if you have the need to gamble when you have problems.
- If you can't make it alone, don't hesitate to get help.