Where to seek help if you need; concerned with gambling addiction.

[Fortify]

Hello
So I was going through a story of a girl who literally stole 70,000 Euros to Gamble apparently it all started when she invested 20 Euro and won a thousand and since then she became addicted to easy money.
It made me realize that every now and then there is someone here sharing their addiction stories and it might help to have a particular thread for them to keep all the sources which could help them get their life straight again..

It's always useful to see these horror stories, but it's worth adding "she became addicted to easy money" is a bit misleading - the fact that she kept losing money all along should tell us that it is far from easy to win and pretty much impossible with some online gambling. What I find slightly shocking is the rather low sentence she received for the theft side of it. While I fully support helping problem gamblers, she was basically given a slap on the wrist for stealing what would be a life changing sum of money to many, community service and no jail time. It is actually a discredit to the justice system - if we were talking about a few hundred, or even a few thousand, then it might be acceptable to let them off with this light punishment. However she stole tens of thousands and consistently lied while trying to cover it up. What happens if it was a small company? That might be enough to send it bankrupt and many people could have lost their jobs for her reckless theft. It is essentially fraud and they have been given a free pass, it feels like even 3 months jail time would have sent a minimal message at least.

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[2double0]

Gambling addiction is clearly a malfunction of the human brain which stops thinking about anything and keeps hammering the head with wonderous thoughts like if I win a lottery, if I win a million dollars with just €50 bet, if I could live a lifestyle those celebs live. The hunger of living a king sized life is something that needs to be conquered on by a human brain to control itself, instead of it all the helps will not work as some time later, that gambling addiction will pull out the gambler from his house and take him to the casino.

[crzy]

Gambling addiction can still be cure if you seek for others help, most of the gambling site have their own way to help addicted gamblers, just check their responsible gambling site and seek for their help. If you’re already addicted into gambling, you tend to lose more money than to win and this is the start of many depression. Your family can also help you get out of this gambling addiction, don’t be afraid to seek for help because that’s the only way for you to survive that addiction.

[yazher]

If you ponder about it, refraining from doing things is easy you just need to have a proper way to do so. Because when you refrain yourself from not doing certain things, you don't need to pay for that nor have to get any punishment from doing so. instead, you will gain some spiritual and good conduct. Like for example quitting gambling, you don't really need to go to anyone but it is recommended to seek the help of an expert and after that things will be easy because you don't really need to pay for not doing those things anymore.

[aioc]

Besides the gambling anonymous in your respective countries or localities, you should also ask help from your loved ones, they are the first that should know your condition, besides the professionals, your family will help you to overcome excessive gambling and help you get back to normal life, your family will also suffer financially and emotionally with what you are going through.

[nelson4lov]

Besides the gambling anonymous in your respective countries or localities, you should also ask help from your loved ones, they are the first that should know your condition, besides the professionals, your family will help you to overcome excessive gambling and help you get back to normal life, your family will also suffer financially and emotionally with what you are going through.

It makes a lot of sense since family is the only set of people that would be willing to put efforts just so they can help you recover and get back. The first step towards working their way back from such addictions would be to open up to family but sadly, its not everyone that likes doing so.

If you ponder about it, refraining from doing things is easy you just need to have a proper way to do so. Because when you refrain yourself from not doing certain things, you don't need to pay for that nor have to get any punishment from doing so. instead, you will gain some spiritual and good conduct. Like for example quitting gambling, you don't really need to go to anyone but it is recommended to seek the help of an expert and after that things will be easy because you don't really need to pay for not doing those things anymore.

It sounds so easy but I tell you, it's only easy to say but much harder to put into practice. That's the problem with breaking free from gambling addiction or any other kind of addiction for that matter. You can't just "quit". It takes a lot more than that - help from professionals and support from family and friends to break free from something as strong as that.

[lienfaye]

Besides the gambling anonymous in your respective countries or localities, you should also ask help from your loved ones, they are the first that should know your condition, besides the professionals, your family will help you to overcome excessive gambling and help you get back to normal life, your family will also suffer financially and emotionally with what you are going through.

Indeed, they're the first one who can understand our situation and can give advices. Being open to our family of what we have been going through is important, but there are times that some of us think that its more comfortable to open up with our friends rather than to our family.

When I became addicted few years back, I seek help to my family because I cant bear the emotions of losing money plus the debt I had. Then I attended sessions of counselling to enlighten me and to address the issue, it really help.

Now that I experienced the worse that can happen if you let yourself become addicted in gambling, its a lesson learned to never repeat the samr mistakes. Its important you know your limit and already responsible to know whats right to wrong.

[robelneo]

Now that I experienced the worse that can happen if you let yourself become addicted in gambling, its a lesson learned to never repeat the same mistakes. It's important you know your limit and already responsible to know whats right to wrong.

Addiction is recurring, if you become an addict there is a possibility that it will happen again, that is why these gambling anonymous groups have a follow-up session, it takes character to remain in control after you have reached the height of your gambling, it's hard to forget that one time or many times you've won a lot and you seldom think of your losses, you only think of the excitement and what you've won, so even if you are cured, you still have to check yourself from time to time.

[dunfida]

Now that I experienced the worse that can happen if you let yourself become addicted in gambling, its a lesson learned to never repeat the same mistakes. It's important you know your limit and already responsible to know whats right to wrong.

Addiction is recurring, if you become an addict there is a possibility that it will happen again, that is why these gambling anonymous groups have a follow-up session, it takes character to remain in control after you have reached the height of your gambling, it's hard to forget that one time or many times you've won a lot and you seldom think of your losses, you only think of the excitement and what you've won, so even if you are cured, you still have to check yourself from time to time.

Getting away from addiction is the most toughest challenge because this is just still similar into those common addictions that we do have in real life experience.
Once get hooked then getting away would already be hard or wont be easy even lets say that you are telling to yourself that you can handle that but basing off with
your actions which simply shows addiction then denial would always comes next. Seeking out help would be neither be starting on yourself
or your loved ones or professional thing would be needed.

[xSkylarx]

Hello
So I was going through a story of a girl who literally stole 70,000 Euros to Gamble apparently it all started when she invested 20 Euro and won a thousand and since then she became addicted to easy money.
It made me realize that every now and then there is someone here sharing their addiction stories and it might help to have a particular thread for them to keep all the sources which could help them get their life straight again..
Here is a quote from BBC :-
url of the story :- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-56997362.amp

This is a url with further sources : https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling

The problem is not all countries have a hotline or institutions to help with someone's gambling addiction. Even if there are, gamblers are afraid to go there because his neighbor and relatives will discriminate him if they found out that he goes to some group because of his extreme addiction. If someone got to the extent like what the girl did in the OP, his family could bring him to a psychiatrist since they specialize in helping people with mental health problems which I can think gambling addiction also belongs.

[Lorence.xD]

If you ponder about it, refraining from doing things is easy you just need to have a proper way to do so. Because when you refrain yourself from not doing certain things, you don't need to pay for that nor have to get any punishment from doing so. instead, you will gain some spiritual and good conduct. Like for example quitting gambling, you don't really need to go to anyone but it is recommended to seek the help of an expert and after that things will be easy because you don't really need to pay for not doing those things anymore.

It sounds easy on paper but if you are actually experiencing it, refraining is a really difficult thing to do. Trust me, I know that when gambling addicts want to stop, they do want to but they seem to not be able to do it. The problem is that if that person doesn't recognize that he/she is having a problem, intervention is useless. I don't know any facilities that caters gambling addiction specifically but rehab programs are a thing in my country although they aren't that famous.

[Poker Player]

If you ponder about it, refraining from doing things is easy you just need to have a proper way to do so. Because when you refrain yourself from not doing certain things, you don't need to pay for that nor have to get any punishment from doing so. instead, you will gain some spiritual and good conduct. Like for example quitting gambling, you don't really need to go to anyone but it is recommended to seek the help of an expert and after that things will be easy because you don't really need to pay for not doing those things anymore.

It sounds easy on paper but if you are actually experiencing it, refraining is a really difficult thing to do. Trust me, I know that when gambling addicts want to stop, they do want to but they seem to not be able to do it. The problem is that if that person doesn't recognize that he/she is having a problem, intervention is useless. I don't know any facilities that caters gambling addiction specifically but rehab programs are a thing in my country although they aren't that famous.

Yes, easier said than done. Someone who is addicted to gambling, the moment they recognize it, will make rational plans to stop gambling, but it's not as easy as just making a decision and doing it. He will usually relapse and it is because his emotional state will dominate over him, even though he knows that what he is doing is not the rationally right thing to do.

[Saint-loup]

However, looking deeply into this problem I can see that stress-relieving methods and psychotherapy sessions may not be enough in severe cases. In such cases, I believe, only medical intervention can help. I've found a study, which, contrary to many beliefs, shows that medical help can have a positive effect. In particular, such substances as naltrexone and memantine can be used for different types of gambling addiction.

More info regarding these medications for gambling addiction is behind the links:

Naltrexone - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6426388/

Memantine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3465841/

These drugs could certainly help to cure very serious case of gambling physical dependence, but it's only a help and I don't think it can cure gamble addiction in the long run alone. Gambling addiction is mostly psychological, people are convinced they can become rich and change their life thanks to gambling like in the fiulpro's story, how drugs could fight against these thoughts?

[lienfaye]

Now that I experienced the worse that can happen if you let yourself become addicted in gambling, its a lesson learned to never repeat the same mistakes. It's important you know your limit and already responsible to know whats right to wrong.

Addiction is recurring, if you become an addict there is a possibility that it will happen again, that is why these gambling anonymous groups have a follow-up session, it takes character to remain in control after you have reached the height of your gambling, it's hard to forget that one time or many times you've won a lot and you seldom think of your losses, you only think of the excitement and what you've won, so even if you are cured, you still have to check yourself from time to time.

This will depend on the gambler itself. It can happen again if you let yourself be drown to another addiction, but if you're determine to move forward and just gamble for fun or to kill time then it can be prevented by right control. Experiencing how to win is really addicting but as I've said it will depend on every gambler on how he will manage his gambling habit. In my case I can say that im now discipline and aware of my limitation.

[Lorence.xD]

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Yes, easier said than done. Someone who is addicted to gambling, the moment they recognize it, will make rational plans to stop gambling, but it's not as easy as just making a decision and doing it. He will usually relapse and it is because his emotional state will dominate over him, even though he knows that what he is doing is not the rationally right thing to do.

I was also speaking at a personal experience but the good thing is that I was still young when it happened so I don't have that much difficulty trying to resist my gambling urges, good thing that I found a really good distraction. The relapse is the saddest thing because you felt like you have already won the battle but then the problem reels its head again and you are back to square one, it is frustrating but you have to do it again.

[Smartprofit]

Hello
So I was going through a story of a girl who literally stole 70,000 Euros to Gamble apparently it all started when she invested 20 Euro and won a thousand and since then she became addicted to easy money.
It made me realize that every now and then there is someone here sharing their addiction stories and it might help to have a particular thread for them to keep all the sources which could help them get their life straight again..
Here is a quote from BBC :-
url of the story :- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-56997362.amp

Where to get help:

Gamcare operates the GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling problems - advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat.

Gordon Moody Association provides advice, education and therapeutic support to problem gamblers, as well as an intensive residential treatment programme - for more information visit the website or call 01384 241292.

Gamstop is a free service that lets you put controls in place to help restrict your gambling.

This is a url with further sources : https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling


Please feel free to add sources according to the nation or locality. 🌞

There are drug treatment clinics in my country and they can provide therapeutic assistance to a person suffering from gambling addiction. 

Also in my country there are a lot of Orthodox Christian monasteries.  A person suffering from gambling addiction can come there and ask to be accepted into the "poslushnik".  He will carry out work related to ensuring the functioning of the church and monastery economy. 

This is physical work, work in the fresh air.  Usually monasteries are located in picturesque and very beautiful places.  Nearby there is a river, ponds, forest, green meadows.  The novice either prays, or sleeps, or works.  He has no opportunity to gamble. 

He lives the simple life of our ancestors - beekeepers, peasants, fishermen and livestock breeders.

[ultrloa]

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Yes, easier said than done. Someone who is addicted to gambling, the moment they recognize it, will make rational plans to stop gambling, but it's not as easy as just making a decision and doing it. He will usually relapse and it is because his emotional state will dominate over him, even though he knows that what he is doing is not the rationally right thing to do.

I was also speaking at a personal experience but the good thing is that I was still young when it happened so I don't have that much difficulty trying to resist my gambling urges, good thing that I found a really good distraction. The relapse is the saddest thing because you felt like you have already won the battle but then the problem reels its head again and you are back to square one, it is frustrating but you have to do it again.

It knock you off again since you are continuously browsing the gambling boards for sure you will be curious again to try what other experience on their gameplays I know gambling is addicting but if this affect your lifestyle better get out of it and the first step you can do now is to ignore the gambling boards and stay on other section so that you will not back to square one and regain your normal life again.

[Lorence.xD]

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It knock you off again since you are continuously browsing the gambling boards for sure you will be curious again to try what other experience on their gameplays I know gambling is addicting but if this affect your lifestyle better get out of it and the first step you can do now is to ignore the gambling boards and stay on other section so that you will not back to square one and regain your normal life again.

I don't think so dude, I have been doing signature campaign on Bitvest for over a year now and I complete most of my bonus and never had I relapsed. Doing signature campaign and having an account in Netflix and playing Axie Infinity is a really good distraction for me even though I don't need one, trust me, I tried to play again and test if I relapse but I don't have any fun gambling abymore.

[SquallLeonhart]

It sounds easy on paper but if you are actually experiencing it, refraining is a really difficult thing to do. Trust me, I know that when gambling addicts want to stop, they do want to but they seem to not be able to do it. The problem is that if that person doesn't recognize that he/she is having a problem, intervention is useless. I don't know any facilities that caters gambling addiction specifically but rehab programs are a thing in my country although they aren't that famous.

Nothing will help like self-control. Having strong will power and executing all the pre-determined plans against gambling are not possible from the day-one itself. So, staying away from gambling after addiction requires lots of homework and dedication. Still, everything will work and get result only when that gambler works with all heart and with full swing of efforts to come out of gambling addictions.

I never believe into external help and guidelines which may work only up to some levels and after that it all depends on how that particular gambler decides. This is the reason some gamblers quit gambling for some days and then resuming gambling after some period. Human mind always swings hence not at all getting into gambling addiction must be the better and effective solution here rather than looking for a cure after got addicted.

[AicecreaME]

Since the pandemic is still going on, the only service they could offer is via online or phone call, which in my opinion is only less effective compare to if you're gonna talk to them in person, I don't know if in your place it is already allowed but with of course safety gears like face mask and face shield while consulting to a rehabilitation center or a therapist.

Addiction is really hard to cure, especially now. Addiction is what makes people still sane, in some cases, because it what makes them alive, to avoid getting bored or whatsoever, it is like their elixir but in a bad way.