Is gambling the most addictive behaviour?

[deano1990]

I used to have a problem with gambling on sports. I don't tend to have an addictive personality, however gambling definitely caused me problems.

What's your views on problem gambling and gamblers?

[zeitgeist057]

No, gambling is not "the most addictive behavior". There is no "most addictive" behavior, because it all depends on the individual and their proclivities. For you, gambling may be extremely addictive. For others, they might find it easy to walk away from gambling and not understand why it's really appealing at all. For other people, it might be working that they are addicted to, working out, masturbating, or sex.

I might argue statistically speaking sex and masturbation would be the "most addictive" behavior, in that it is the one behavior that the majority of the world finds more pleasing. But even that, many, many people don't enjoy or feel that way about sex and masturbation. But if you look at addictions, I would guess that porn addiction is more prevalent than gambling addiction.

As for what I think about gamblers and the addiction, it's just a simple neurochemical response to gain (of money/resources) which releases endorphins. That thrill is what the gambler is chasing, but it's really quite foolish if you take the big picture in and look at all the wealth generated for the casinos based on the losses of gamblers. There's a reason casino resorts give away packages and entice people with free or discount food and accommodation: they know they'll get it all back if even a small percentage of these people sit down and play their games that the house always wins.

Have a look at some of the following pictures, and hold the thought in your mind, "All this was built using the money of gambler's (losses)":

The house always wins. . This is why in college if anyone wanted to play blackjack, I would always volunteer to play for money if I could be the dealer and cover their real money bets. Easy money.

[Guy13]

Cocaine and gambling, from people I know, often go together. Buzz x2

[Jadethedream]

Hi dean x ❤️ I think it can effect peoples lives and the habit of not controlled can be addictive. I know from experience my step dad has problems which why he in lot of money troubles. It can end up leaving you bankrupt, losing loved ones, families and friends.

It’s fun in moderation. But like all things that are addictive from junk food to drugs. it can become dangerous if done too much.

[Finchie40]

Lucky for me , I grew up with parents’ that love Gambling at the casino , My Dad for whatever reason would win most the time and had Lady Luck on his shoulder , As for my Mom , she was a hit or miss , but she knew when to stop playing. Lucky for me , my parents’ taught my brothers’ and I on how not to go crazy with Gambling and My Dad taught us some tricks. My Dad’s tricks has helped me win some nice cash without putting myself in the hole. Unfortunately I witnessed a lot of people putting themselves on the hole and not knowing when to stop. So Gambling can be a very addictive behavior that could take over you and put yourself in the hole. Casino’s know people get addicted and that’s why they make a shit ton of money

[Fireguy17]

Probably about 3rd.
drugs, alcohol, gambling