The most common signs of addiction are: 
 
1\. Lack of self-control 
2\. Deprivation 
3\. Confusion of emotions 
4\. Loss of interest 
5\. Frugality 
 
These are the signs that you should be careful in gambling. 
 
For example, if you are new to gambling, you might be tempted to gamble a lot in the past. 
 
This is a good sign that you should be careful in gambling. 
 
You can also try to avoid gambling addiction by following the steps below: 
 
1\. Do not gamble at all 
2\. Don't gamble with your life savings 
3\.4\. Don't gamble with your friends 
5\. Don't gamble with your family