Though much has been done and said about various kinds of addictions like Alcoholism, and Drug abuse, also, most recently addiction to sex, not much has been said or even thought about addiction to gambling. Being addicted to gambling can have far reaching consequences like loss of job, health and relationships.

Moreover, addiction to gambling follows the same psychological process of craving and withdrawal symptoms, underlining the fact that it is a psychological problem which needs professional help.

Bellwood Health Services has realized the ignorance and lack of knowledge about gambling addiction and has thus unveiled a series of posters which implore people to seek help, as “Gambling is just as addictive”. The copy shows dices taking up addictive pills’ place and also a card rolled like a heroin joint. The creative and the copy are equally compelling and Doner Canada ad agency has done a good job.

I would rate these posters very high as it tells people how serious gambling addiction could be. Professional help is always advisable for gambling addiction as it is like any other psychological addiction. However, I doubt physiological dependence to gambling and hence, it may not be appropriate to compare it with heroin or snorting cocaine.

Via: Ads of the World