Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Any addiction is psychological problem mostly. Those addictions due to substance abuse also affects body. Addiction to gambling, risk taking activities etc are purely psychological. Such addict people get adrenaline raised and they get addicted. More over, there is money involved. Urge to regain the lost money and to gain more make the person involves more and more in gambling. Best method is to involve in other activities which consumes your time and gives you exercise. Sweating can remove the addiction. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.