Gambling addiction – one of those that a gambler can hide from close ones and friends for a long time. Then it becomes noticeable that the person needs help and the addiction is somewhat advanced,…
When a person believes they can still win back or stop whenever they want, the addiction usually only grows stronger. Gabrielle, a senior specialist and psychologist at the Gambling Supervision Service…
Why gambling debts can accumulate to tens of thousands of euros, it may seem that the only solution is personal bankruptcy. However, lawyer Vytautas Budnikas, already no…
Sports betting often looks different from gambling. Some call it entertainment, others a way to test their knowledge of sports. However, according to the Gambling Supervision Service…
One spouse secretly takes out loans and loses the money gambling. The other only finds out about the debts when they have already grown. Can one person be held responsible for the decisions of…
Many people think that the most important step in fighting gambling addiction is to stop gambling. However, specialists say that the real work often begins right then….
Laima (real name known to the editorial office, author’s note) knew that her husband was betting on sports matches, but she considered it an innocent pastime. Meanwhile, unexplained incidents at home increased…
Recurring dreams about psychoactive substance use, a bottle of alcohol that “automatically” appears in the shopping cart, a persistent urge to smoke – these often…
“I thought my husband was just unlucky at work. That he wasn’t getting the promised bonuses, maybe he chose the wrong workplace. I didn’t even think about gambling,” Justina recalls today…
About a person’s gambling addiction, relatives often find out only when he is already in debt, has lost relationships, or is in a complete emotional crisis. Until…