Is gambling habit forming?

Question

Is gambling habit forming?

Answer 1

I can be, although it certanly is not for everybody as i play blackjack on an almost ful time basis and HATE the game, so i would say i am far from addicted.

Answer 2

You know I have watched all my friends go down the path of using illegal narcotics because they were all addicted.  I thought i was smart by not doing drugs.  So by myself cause all my friends were doped up i started gambling.  now most of my druggy friends are now fine and drug free.  me on the other hand have lost everything there is to lose to gambling and i cant stop.  I am not saying use drugs but i am saying do not ever start gambling.  If you ask me its the most addicting thing in the world next to s*x and mountain dew.

Answer 3

Gambling can be habit forming if you have an addictive personality.

Answer 4

Gambling is definitely habit forming. I believe people get addicted to gambling for the sheer thrill of winning. There is a great sense of pride and joy of winning, and a feeling of having to earn it all back when you lose. It's an emotional rollercoaster...and for a lot of people, that's what hooks them to gambling.

Gambling should be a fun, responsible activity that YOU have control over. Don't let it control you!

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

yes. it can be it can take over you to the point were any thing is on the line .. i had a friend who bet his house!!!!!!!!!!  luckily hewon.. but some people lose it can realy take over you be care ful

Answer 7

It is definately habit forming.  Setting limits does not work for everybody.  Most gamblers set limits and break them.  You become caught up in a game of "let me just win back what I lost" and you never get ahead and just keep losing or you win some and the circle continues.

Answer 8

Yes it can be habit forming but you've got to set a limit.