Experts say there needs to be more education and awareness about the dangers of
But those ads can have a troubling effect, says Vineberg. Because while they may show people winning, “winners” are not who the advertisers are really trying to target.
Spending more money than you initially intended to or pulling money from other sources to fund your habit is the No. 1 indicator, she says. Another concerning sign is if your habit starts to impact other aspects of your life, like jeopardizing your significant relationships, career opportunities or education.Article content
that you bet no more than one per cent of your household income before tax per month, and to restrict yourself to gambling no more than four days a month.. However, Gabriele notes that when a gambler’s behaviour becomes problematic, they may choose to reset these limits or turn to offshore accounts.Article content
“Or they’re worried about not having any money at all, because they’ve spent it all on gambling,” she adds. “And of course, they’ll gamble even more, because that causes a great deal of distressed feelings.”An addict may soon find their problem has gotten so big that they can’t cover basic expenses, like their mortgage or rent payments.Article content
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