Gambling can affect self-esteem, relationship's, physical and mental health,work performance and social life. It can harm not only the person who gambles but also the family, friends, workplaces and communities.
When someone is addicted to gambling, I believe it will significantly affect them in one or two ways, negatively impacting both their personal life and their relationships with others. However, being a gambler without an addiction, in my opinion, does not necessarily have any adverse effects on either society or their family. For instance, I have been a gambler for a very long time, but, honestly, almost none of my close friends or family members know that I gamble because I have never shown any signs of addiction.
My friends are unaware that I am a gambler, and this secrecy is possible because I manage my gambling without letting it control my life. On the other hand, if I were addicted to gambling, it might lead to harmful behaviors, such as borrowing money from people without returning it or even stealing from others, thereby causing distress and problems for my close friends and family.