A gambling addiction is a progressive addiction that can have many negative psychological, physical, and social repercussions. It is classed as an impulse-control disorder.

You can feel your heart rate getting faster, your palms are getting sweaty and you feel agitated. The excitement grows as you feel a rush of adrenaline coursing through your body. This ‘rush’ you feel is so addictive and as powerful as any illegal drug you can get on the black market. The want of more dopamine just won’t let you hold back. However, it becomes an addiction when it is no longer enjoyable and you feel compelled to continue in pursuit of winning regardless of the odds.