Gambling is that uncontrollable impulse that pushes a person, the gambling addict, to continue betting his money without taking into account or without caring about the consequences that this will have in his life. A conduct disorder that, as it progresses and worsens, will have a greater negative impact on all aspects of the individual's life. For this reason, it is important to know how to identify their symptoms, since gamblers often need their environment to get out of this vicious circle. So these will be the ones who should know how to detect a loved one's gambling addiction.
Problems in relationships with your family or friends, as well as in the work environment, and you may even lose your job. Complicated economic situations, which often end in bankruptcy. Even confrontations with the law or fatal outcomes, such as suicide. The complications that can derive from pathological gambling make it necessary to intervene as soon as possible.
The Malaga Association of Gambling Players in Rehabilitation (Amalajer) lists a series of symptoms that are key to identifying a case of gambling addiction.
