100,000 Yen Benefits Called by groups working on gambling dependence

100,000 yen benefit A group working on gambling dependence issues calls attention 6:16, May 9

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Organizations working on the problem of gambling dependence over a benefit of 100,000 yen per person call for measures such as discussing the usage in advance with the family, as people with addiction may put the benefit into gambling and worsen the symptoms I am.

According to a public interest incorporated association "Thinking about gambling addiction problems" in Tokyo, people continued to refrain from going out due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and people with addiction repeatedly complained of a feeling of obstruction and stress. However, the risk of exacerbation of symptoms and recurrence is increasing.

In addition, regarding the benefit of 100,000 yen per person transferred to the householder's account, the family of the addicted person has also received consultations such as "I may put it into gambling and worsen the symptoms". .

In the group, it is necessary for the family to discuss the usage and keep the cash card and passbook before receiving the benefit as `` People with addiction fall into a unique mental state where the cash does not work when they see cash '' We are calling for measures such as consulting with local governments and private sector counters.

Representative Noriko Tanaka said, “Many gambling addicts are more common in men than women, and in Japan, there is also a pattern in which“ male household heads are addicted ”. I would like to encourage the government to consider a mechanism for the family to receive it. "