The well-being of their children is the main concern of parents with a healthy perception of parenthood. Therefore, the risk of children or adolescents falling into addictions represents one of their greatest fears. However, the reality is that it can happen. Even some addictions are seeing their incidence increase, as is the case with sports betting addiction, according to psychologist Adhara Monzó Calero, who has seen the number of patients with this problem grow in her own office.
The reasons can be multiple, such as poor control by parents over their children, emotional and affective deficiencies or insecurities, among others. When dealing with this situation, the role of the family will be fundamental, especially when addressing this issue once the situation has been discovered. It is important to take into account the recommendations of specialists when it comes to how to act.
Psychologist Adhara Monzó Calero explains the process that leads to sports betting addiction. It all starts with making the odd bet, as a hobby, on a sport about which you have notions, for example, football. However, thoughts about gambling are becoming more frequent. Therefore, less time elapses between bets and activities or hobbies that were previously important begin to be put aside.
The addiction worsens when you feel a very intense desire to bet on different types of sports, even though you have no knowledge about them. The addicted person loses control and no longer even feels any fun when placing bets. The situation reaches its maximum when it affects the rest of the aspects of the individual’s life.
From the addiction treatment and rehabilitation center Addiction Syndrome they explain how to deal with a person who suffers from gambling addiction. Parents with children addicted to sports betting should remain calm and deal with the situation according to a series of steps.
