Causes of Compulsive Gambling
Causes of compulsive gambling can include several things. Because of this, two different people may have entered into compulsive gambling for entirely different reasons. Therefore, it is unwise to say or think such things as “Well, I don’t have that particular problem, so I don’t have to worry about compulsive gambling.”
It is thought that some causes of compulsive gambling may be due to problems with or imbalances of certain chemicals in the brain. For instance, the brain secretes a chemical called dopamine so that we will want to look for things that bring us pleasure or make us happy. When we find something we like, say, for example, sex, the dopamine “rewards” us with pleasurable feelings.
Because the possibility exists that brain chemicals are involved, it is felt that one of the causes of compulsive gambling may be genetic in origin. If you think that you may be starting to engage in more than just “casual” gambling, try to determine if someone else in your family has a gambling problem.
Other causes of compulsive gambling may also come as a result of your environment. If you are constantly exposed to gambling, either by associating with people who gamble, or by having easy access to gambling facilities or opportunities, this can lead to compulsive gambling.
Causes of compulsive gambling often are linked to substance or alcohol abuse or dependency. It is possible to suffer from both a gambling dependency and another addiction, or to move back and forth between problems.
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Posted on: Mar. 10, 2010
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