This question is often asked by relatives and friends as they cannot understand why gamblers are putting themselves and their loved ones through such pain and unhappiness. If something is causing such a problem, why not just stop and be happier? A similar question is ‘why are some people able to gamble within their limits without developing such problems? Does it demonstrate a sign of weakness, or the inability to cope?’ However, the truth of the matter is rarely so simple. Gambling problems ...
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