00:00Forbes reports gambling can be a potentially harmful and severe addiction with the ability
00:05to negatively impact your personal and professional life. Gambling addiction or
00:09gambling disorder is a behavioral addiction that was recently redefined as a substance-related
00:15and addictive disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
00:20fifth edition. Daniel Hoshman, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, says because gambling has been
00:26fairly normalized both socially and commercially. It's hard for people to identify when it has
00:32crossed the line of an addiction. But gambling addictions can be devastating. The financial
00:37ruin and time lost can end marriages, lose trust in relationships, and lead to immense shame and
00:43self-hatred. These six expert tips may help to address a gambling addiction. Recognize the problem
00:49and remove the stigma. Try to confide in a loved one and don't carry the pain on your own. Don't
00:55underestimate the power of support groups or 12-step programs either. Seek professional help
01:01and don't let the financial burden stop you. Lynn Sternlicht, a licensed mental health counselor,
01:07reiterates, if you're concerned about being able to afford professional care,
01:11know that there are always options available.
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