Gambling Problem In Singapore
Gambling Addicition
For the most part, gambling in moderation is a socially acceptable behavior, however, gambling problem is another story. If gambling addiction is left untreated it can negatively affect your financial situation, marriage, family, and other aspects of your life.
Myth: Problem gambling is not really a problem if the gambler can afford it. Fact: Problems caused by excessive gambling are not just financial. Too much time spent on gambling can also lead to relationship and legal problems, job loss, mental health problems including depression and anxiety, and even suicide. Gambling is an activity where a person risks a valuable item, such as money or jewelry, on the outcome of an event that is determined mostly by chance. It is considered as one of the most insidious of human vices as it presents the illusion of easy money, yet it can lead to financial problems. SINGAPORE: The Thye Hua Kwan Problem Gambling Recovery Centre and the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) at the Institute of Mental Health saw 1,000 more cases of problem gambling in the last three years compared to the three-year period prior, Minister for Social and Family Development Tan Chuan-Jin said in Parliament on Tuesday. Their gambling behaviour increases over time, both in frequency and amount wagered. Click here to access the website of the National Council on Problem Gambling - part of Singapore's national framework to address problem gambling.
Gambling is an activity where a person risks a valuable item, such as money or jewelry, on the outcome of an event that is determined mostly by chance. It is considered as one of the most insidious of human vices as it presents the illusion of easy money, yet it can lead to financial problems.
Some behaviors that might be shown by people who have gambling addiction or gambling problem are:
- Obsessing over any type of gambling
- Neglecting bills and expenses and using the money to gamble
- Avoiding work or other commitments to gamble
- Stealing money to gamble
- Feeling guilty after a gambling session
- Taking bigger and bigger risks while gambling
- Finding it difficult to control, stop or cut down gambling or feeling irritable when doing so
- Feeling a sense of emptiness or loss when not gambling.
If you feel like some of the symptoms above are familiar, talk to us and do not let your addiction hold you back. If you suspect that a family member or partner may have a gambling problem, our family therapy and marriage counseling services at the Singapore Counselling Centre can be an extra support in helping your loved one to escape from his or her addiction.
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