Dissociation

Recovery language

Definition

The state of losing track of time, money, and surroundings while gambling — sometimes described as "the zone" or "the machine zone." For many people it is the actual draw: not winning, but not being present.

Preferred phrasing

safe to use as written.

Source

https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/faqs-what-is-problem-gambling/

Cite this

Betttr. "Dissociation." The Gambling Recovery Glossary. https://betttr.net/glossary/dissociation/ (accessed 2026-09-20).

Last updated: 2026-09-20.

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