Gambling can be stopped with will power and self control. You do not need therapy combined with other treatments, simply act like a responsible adult.
There shouldn't be addicts everywhere if it can be stopped with willpower and self-control. Remember addiction is an
uncontrolled urge to do things they are addicted to and in this case its gambling.
I read an article about hypnotherapy and it stated that it is an effective way to control gambling addiction because it targets the subconscious of the person. In the article titled
Can hypnotherapy stop gambling urges? explains how hypnotherapy works to combat gambling addiction.
The article stated several factors listed below of how hypnotherapy can help with gambling addiction:
- Addressing unmet emotional needs
- Understanding that the brain hates a loss
- Regulating dopamine responses
- Rewiring cognitive patterns
- Managing impulsivity and emotional dysregulation
- Reducing anxiety and stress
- Strengthening self-esteem and confidence
- Building resilience against triggers
- Creating positive visualizations for change.
You can check the link above to see how hypnotherapy works as listed above.