When people think about winning the lottery they usually assume that it’s going to answer all of their problems and help them achieve everything they want in life. But they don’t think about the potential problems that can go along with that big win. After all, having a whole lot of money isn’t necessarily everything you would think. There’s a lot that goes along with those big jackpots.
Bankruptcy
A large number of people who win the lottery, and even those who win millions of dollars, have gone bankrupt within a few years of winning. There are a number of reasons for this, from those who spend the money recklessly to those who have been robbed or those who take an annuity option and spend more in a year than they are given.
Others have seen misfortune take their money away a little at a time, such as through lawsuits (even frivolous ones) and the loss of familial relationships. In the end, losing money is definitely a common occurrence for many winners.
Addiction
For too many people who win large amounts of money find themselves in some way plagued by addiction. Either a friend or relative gets addicted or they find themselves addicted. It might be gambling, drugs or alcohol, but no matter what it is these addictions can lead to serious health problems and can make life miserable for the lottery winner in a number of ways.
Addiction can also eat away at the money that they have, whether by direct spending on the addictive substance or by trying to help someone
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