Gambling addiction is process in which an individual cannot control their urge in gambling even when they tend to lose. They are willing to sacrifice their most valuable assets with the hope of winning. A story was told of a young man in my community who used his only son for gambling because he was so addicted that he can't do without gambling in a day. he can do anything when it comes to gambling. I also know people who are wealthy today through gambling. So, is it wrong to be too addicted to gambling?
Of course it's wrong. From the story you described, it can be seen that the impact of a gambling addict is very bad, he is even willing to sacrifice everything he has, perhaps the worst impact is committing suicide after everything is finished. They get rich from gambling because they can manage their time, manage their money and have a strategy. But not many people get rich from gambling, and this is not because of addiction. It is true that they gamble every day but they have control, because what is called addiction is those who do not control themselves when gambling.
how can it be control or how can one manage gambling?
To control yourself so you don't get addicted. You have to use money to gamble according to your abilities, don't push too hard so that when you lose you don't feel disappointed and are ready to lose money. This may seem trivial, but it often has a negative impact on our finances and mental health when we gamble with money we are not prepared to lose. Budget allocation when gambling is also very important so that we can control our finances well, of course this must be done consistently, and most importantly when gambling, don't expect to get rich. Lastly, don't chase losses when you lose because this is the beginning of a gambling addiction.