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When you are affected by an addiction you are probably not aware of who you are hurting and the effect that you are having on these people’s lives. Chances are if you are suffering from a gambling addiction you are not paying attention to the other people in your life who are directly effected by this condition.
Gambling addictions, like all other addictions, hurt a number of people either directly or indirectly. Here is a look at some of the people who are hurt by your gambling addiction, and the list might be longer than you thought.
Immediate Family Members. Your immediate family members are hurt directly by your gambling addiction. Chances are you are spending the household finances as well as gambling in secret which can effect your relationships with immediate family members. Any addiction puts a strain on husbands, wives and children.
Co-Workers. Sometimes addictions run into our professional lives. Co-workers might find themselves picking up your workload because you are not doing the amount of work that you should be or you are skipping out on work in order to pursue your addiction.
Friends. Friends are directly affected by your addiction also. Just like immediate family members your relationships with them are strained and that can lead to feelings of tension or hatred from your friends. If you are deeply in debt you might have borrowed money from friends which can also put a strain on the relationship.
There are a lot of people that can be affected by your gambling addiction. Friends, family members and co-workers are all feeling the strain of your addiction. However, the person that is affected the most by the addiction is yourself as you are the one who is having to deal with the strain of the addiction. If you believe that you may be suffering an addiction to gambling seek help. It not only helps yourself but those around you.
