Overview Gambling may start out as an amusement but in some of them it gets into their minds, wallets, relationships and day to day lives. Addiction to gambling, also known as gambling disorder, is a severe yet curable disorder. Recovery can, indeed, be with the proper support. What is Gambling Addiction? Gambling addiction  is a behavioral addiction, which is characterized by the uncontrollable desire to gamble regardless of the adverse effects. In contrast to recreational g