Experts warned against more in Online gambling among young people in Turkey and around world Given the heavy use of mobile Phones have gone up significantly over the course of last a few years.
Show the number of Betting sites have increased in virtual environments, d. Genghis Soylu, who He himself is a psychiatrist, he noted out that frequency of Young using These sites have been fired up same time.
“the increase in virtual Gambling addiction caused Serious social, economic and mental problems in Turkey and across world. It has turned into a task public the health problemespecially between young peopleHe confirmed.
call 21 century a “century of Addiction A health professional explained thatvirtual Gambling addiction “which is widely spread among young people because of of Easy internet accesshas become now easier with existence of “Illegal and virtual casinos”.
He went on to me add that sports the bet games Easily accessible via The Internet are the ones who acquire more And the more attention from young people in a certain. “the fact These bets can be made, tracked, deposited and withdrawn easily over Internet also more risk of addiction.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of of Gambling among adults is 3%. on Rate. However, Soylu pointed out out in spite of that problem He is more common in men between ages of 40-50, the average age is gradually decreasing.
Research by the British Gambling Commission in 2021 revealed it children And the young people Very important risk for Gambling disorders,” adding that according to the same researchabout 350 million people View all over the world somewhat of problematic gambling behavior All year. only 10% of whom they consider option of receive medical treatment and fewer of those continue treatment.
Discuss the reasons for this lead people Towards gambling, Soylu explained that main Reasons include seeking and desiring thrills or excitement escape From unwanted feelings and thoughts. Socializing is another reason for young people to indulge in such activities.
Treating pathological gambling addiction as a mental illness, Soylu said people becomes completely immersed in Gambling and can not stop themselves, despite the negative consequences.
He said that gambling often disrupts daily activities and often becomes a problem main priority of person, and thus his nets in An endless vicious circle.
”This vicious cycle leads to many negative consequences, such as dangerousness financial Domestic losses, problems, violence, divorce, and many other negative psychological consequences such as depression, sleep disorders, and suicide.” people You experience such symptoms should Seek medical help right away help.
