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

[Silberman]

Solving the problem of gambling addiction is always better with the help of others than alone, but I wouldn't advise family, or close friends, over professional help. Your close ones can help you with finding a good doctor, and they can be supporting during the process of healing, and that's the best they can do. They cannot replace professional help.

Correct, the support of the family could be enough if a person still has not developed a gambling addiction but once this is the case then it is necessary to bring professionals as the temptation to gamble again will be constant, back in the day when online gambling was not a thing it was more than enough to just avoid places like casinos and you will be fine, but now that online gambling is a thing then you can gamble everywhere you are as long as you have a device with Internet access, so the techniques professionals need to teach to addicted gamblers need to be more effective in order for those that are addicted to resist the temptation to gamble again.

[Oasisman]

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That's a fact but having a support and acceptance from your family and relatives or close friends, that will help you win against addiction. I agree about getting a professional help but if you can mend that with the help and support of your family, I think that's also fine.
But if it's already to the point of insanity with addiction then that's really need to seek a professional or if you can avail that even if you're not at that state then that's good.

Curing gambling addiction is a long process and needs professional help. Trust me, the process isn't easy. Surely, your family would always support this process, but your family alone cannot help you overcome the addiction. Not unless If you have a family of psychologist or have a business/job in a psychiatric field.
The earlier you seek professional help, the better chances for a gambling addict to overcome the addiction in a short period of time.

[tabas]

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That's a fact but having a support and acceptance from your family and relatives or close friends, that will help you win against addiction. I agree about getting a professional help but if you can mend that with the help and support of your family, I think that's also fine.
But if it's already to the point of insanity with addiction then that's really need to seek a professional or if you can avail that even if you're not at that state then that's good.

Curing gambling addiction is a long process and needs professional help. Trust me, the process isn't easy. Surely, your family would always support this process, but your family alone cannot help you overcome the addiction. Not unless If you have a family of psychologist or have a business/job in a psychiatric field.
The earlier you seek professional help, the better chances for a gambling addict to overcome the addiction in a short period of time.

Yes, I believe you. The process won't be that easy but if it's mendable at first try with the help of the family or so then that's good because it is an easy solution for the affected person.
I agree to you that as early as you can if the gambler needs to seek professional help, then the family must support that decision because it's the best option. I'm just saying if it's possible to get some help and it will be cured with the help of them then that's a good alternative.

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

Any intervention or rehab center that rehabilitates addiction is a good start because they cater a wide variety of addictions. Also, try to talk to the person first before anything else  because getting them by surprise is going to be a stupid thing to do because it will be against their will and they might resent you for the intervention.

[Wexnident]

Yes, I believe you. The process won't be that easy but if it's mendable at first try with the help of the family or so then that's good because it is an easy solution for the affected person.
I agree to you that as early as you can if the gambler needs to seek professional help, then the family must support that decision because it's the best option. I'm just saying if it's possible to get some help and it will be cured with the help of them then that's a good alternative.

Nah man, get professional help. No matter how much we say about talking to family and friends could help and whatnot, it isn't the best solution. Opinions of families and friends may even actually opt to make the situation worse. Any gambling addict would only receive two types of words, one, talking bad about them being an addict and that they should stop, two, pitying them or indulging them into pitying their family and telling them to change and trust me, neither of the two is actually helpful sometimes. It just makes it worse since they keep looking at the addict from their POV, not the other way around. Don't take the easy solution, take the one that could actually help instead.

[michellee]

Any intervention or rehab center that rehabilitates addiction is a good start because they cater a wide variety of addictions. Also, try to talk to the person first before anything else  because getting them by surprise is going to be a stupid thing to do because it will be against their will and they might resent you for the intervention.

That will depend on where that person lives because not all countries have that rehab centre, especially for addicts to gambling, but maybe the government will have a drug rehab centre. If the addicted person to gambling can not find that rehab centre, they need to figure out how to solve the addicting problem. Before they search for that place, it is better to tell other people and share what they feel, and who knows, that he knows some places that can help that person.

[MCobian]

Any intervention or rehab center that rehabilitates addiction is a good start because they cater a wide variety of addictions. Also, try to talk to the person first before anything else  because getting them by surprise is going to be a stupid thing to do because it will be against their will and they might resent you for the intervention.

That will depend on where that person lives because not all countries have that rehab centre, especially for addicts to gambling, but maybe the government will have a drug rehab centre. If the addicted person to gambling can not find that rehab centre, they need to figure out how to solve the addicting problem. Before they search for that place, it is better to tell other people and share what they feel, and who knows, that he knows some places that can help that person.

I think the first step to overcoming gambling addiction is to ask for help from the family, if it is still not resolved, then we can ask for help from
a rehab center. But the problem is that not all countries have rehab centers for people who are addicted to gambling, most rehab is available
for drug addicts. But basically how to overcome gambling and drug addiction in my opinion is not much different. So it is very possible to cure
gambling addiction in rehab for drugs. But we can also ask a psychiatrist for help. My friend once recovered from gambling addiction by asking
a psychiatrist for help.

[zanezane]

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covid19 should have been a good help for them for it's not allowed to go out and casinos are closed. Some find their way to do it online, however. addiction could take a long time to be out of the system, it's like an old habit.

but if another habit comes in, it will be replaced by another. this another habit should be programmed to be a good habit like raising chickens on the farm, fishing, trading cryptocurrency or porn.

That's the problem, the online world made gambling much more accessible and obvious during the pandemic. The only way to destroy old habits if you compare it to addiction is if you try to break it little by little, don't go full on, try to take it easy and gradually you will see the difference. I don't think porn is a good habit, makes you expect unrealistic things in your relationship.

[AicecreaME]

Any intervention or rehab center that rehabilitates addiction is a good start because they cater a wide variety of addictions. Also, try to talk to the person first before anything else  because getting them by surprise is going to be a stupid thing to do because it will be against their will and they might resent you for the intervention.

Correct.

If you guys had watched "The Platform" which is a "rehabilitation" center, they also talk to the people about their addiction, if they really wanted to be in the platform and will be released after a certain period amount of time, but however, it's more than that. I think that's the very effective way of curing addiction, I mean, limiting their sources to avoid getting contact with their addiction, to slowly remove it on their habit and replace it with something more helpful and will not cause any problems to them.

[hahay]

I think in this digital era seeking help will be easy if the addict wants to share his story about gambling addiction itself, at least if they share their story and ask for help from anyone then of course it will get a good response. A person who will return to the path of goodness will definitely get a good response too and therefore, this case returns to itself whether they are ready to share or will they just be kept to themselves and after all they will always have their own way too if they have strong determination, Why not.

[tabas]

Yes, I believe you. The process won't be that easy but if it's mendable at first try with the help of the family or so then that's good because it is an easy solution for the affected person.
I agree to you that as early as you can if the gambler needs to seek professional help, then the family must support that decision because it's the best option. I'm just saying if it's possible to get some help and it will be cured with the help of them then that's a good alternative.

Nah man, get professional help. No matter how much we say about talking to family and friends could help and whatnot, it isn't the best solution. Opinions of families and friends may even actually opt to make the situation worse. Any gambling addict would only receive two types of words, one, talking bad about them being an addict and that they should stop, two, pitying them or indulging them into pitying their family and telling them to change and trust me, neither of the two is actually helpful sometimes. It just makes it worse since they keep looking at the addict from their POV, not the other way around. Don't take the easy solution, take the one that could actually help instead.

Without the support of your family, you'll dropping the ball and will totally feel bad about it already. I do agree to all of you about getting professional help and there's no debate on it.
The acceptance and help from the family is also important specially if you know that they're there to support you and help you along your way getting out of it.

[uneng]

I think being a gambling addicted and having difficult to control personal finances due to this addiction is one thing, but stealing money from others to gamble is different and much more serious on my opinion. By doing this the person isn't harming himself only, but causing prejudice to third parties. It's the same as the drugs addicted that steals or kills to maintain his addiction.
When the situation reaches to an extreme like this only treatment isn't enough. Besides it, a punishment is also needed, otherwise the person will never learn how to respect others. As we live in society people must respect each other, doesn't matter if they want or if they have any kind of issue on their private life.

The punishment those people will suffer can come in many forms, obviously one of them could be in the form of spending some time in jail if they happen to steal from strangers, however if they happen to steal from their family it is unlikely the family would like to file charges against them but what will happen is that eventually the family members of the one that is addicted will lose any confidence they have in them to the point they will begin to reject the addicted gambler and leave him alone.

It's true, usually when the robbery happens against a family member there won't be any police reports, because the families tend to protect its members, even when they do terrible things. Somehow that is why there are so many people doing wrongdoings nowadays, because they know there will be always someone willing to defend them.
In past times families were much more severe with their children. Cases like this were severely punished with expulsion from home and disinheritance sometimes. And I believe it worked, creating a generation of more responsible and polite people.

[gadado]

There are a huge number of players who are or have been addicted to gambling. We have to be realistic: some will never get rid of it or want to get rid of it. The more you think you're rid of it, the harder you often fall. You could share your experiences with fellow sufferers who have undergone exactly the same. The most important thing is acceptance that you are addicted, online you can also come into contact with many people who can guide or support you. to turn gambling into a hobby often does not end well and you fall into an addiction again. There are organizations who aim to help you to get rid of the addiction.

[just_Alice]

Any intervention or rehab center that rehabilitates addiction is a good start because they cater a wide variety of addictions. Also, try to talk to the person first before anything else  because getting them by surprise is going to be a stupid thing to do because it will be against their will and they might resent you for the intervention.

That will depend on where that person lives because not all countries have that rehab centre, especially for addicts to gambling, but maybe the government will have a drug rehab centre. If the addicted person to gambling can not find that rehab centre, they need to figure out how to solve the addicting problem. Before they search for that place, it is better to tell other people and share what they feel, and who knows, that he knows some places that can help that person.

A rehab center for gambling addicts? I haven't even heard of such things. If you ask me, I don't think it would work. Gathering all gambling addicts under one roof isn't a good idea IMO. It's better for the addicts to stay home and take prescribed medications while being supported by their families. That's when the support from family members counts big time btw.

[boyptc]

There are a huge number of players who are or have been addicted to gambling. We have to be realistic: some will never get rid of it or want to get rid of it. The more you think you're rid of it, the harder you often fall. You could share your experiences with fellow sufferers who have undergone exactly the same. The most important thing is acceptance that you are addicted, online you can also come into contact with many people who can guide or support you. to turn gambling into a hobby often does not end well and you fall into an addiction again. There are organizations who aim to help you to get rid of the addiction.

They can get rid of it no matter what happens or how long it takes.

There's just have to be a worst experience and situation that gambler has to be for them to realize what have they done. It's going to be not that easy but I'm sure that everyone will be able to get rid of their addiction.

But it all lies to the strategy how they'll do it.

[Betwrong]

Solving the problem of gambling addiction is always better with the help of others than alone, but I wouldn't advise family, or close friends, over professional help. Your close ones can help you with finding a good doctor, and they can be supporting during the process of healing, and that's the best they can do. They cannot replace professional help.

Why you say so that they cant help or wont be that relevant? Professional help is indeed better but doesnt men that friends help wont be helpful at all. ~

I'm only saying that they can't replace professional help(unless they are professionals themselves, of course). Other than that, they can be extremely helpful because addicted gamblers don't actually want to go to doctors, in many cases, and that's when the close ones can help with convincing the addict to request professional assistance. And then their support during the medical treatment is very important too. I would never say that support from the closest people is irrelevant. You just got me wrong, buddy.

~

Nah man, get professional help. No matter how much we say about talking to family and friends could help and whatnot, it isn't the best solution. Opinions of families and friends may even actually opt to make the situation worse. Any gambling addict would only receive two types of words, one, talking bad about them being an addict and that they should stop, two, pitying them or indulging them into pitying their family and telling them to change and trust me, neither of the two is actually helpful sometimes. It just makes it worse since they keep looking at the addict from their POV, not the other way around. Don't take the easy solution, take the one that could actually help instead.

I agree. It's never easy to admit that even your loved ones can't help you to solve the main problem, and you need a professional help, but sometimes it's the only solution.

[bitzizzix]

There will be no end to discussing this because the answer will be the same, professional help, family, closest / loved ones and also other people.
what they talk about is never really experienced, and all the advice given is good and helpful for gambling addicts.
basically all return to addicts must really want to heal and earnest intentions, and in that way using any means will definitely be useful and successful.
and everything that is suggested plays a role in curing a gambling addict depending on how and is taken seriously to help him.

[michellee]

I think the first step to overcoming gambling addiction is to ask for help from the family, if it is still not resolved, then we can ask for help from
a rehab center. But the problem is that not all countries have rehab centers for people who are addicted to gambling, most rehab is available
for drug addicts. But basically how to overcome gambling and drug addiction in my opinion is not much different. So it is very possible to cure
gambling addiction in rehab for drugs. But we can also ask a psychiatrist for help. My friend once recovered from gambling addiction by asking
a psychiatrist for help.

If his country does not have a rehab center, visiting a psychiatrist will be the solution to solve his addiction to gambling. But his family will be the first help that he should ask to search for a fast solution before he visits the psychiatrist. It is really hard to cure the addicts because that needs an effort from him to solve it. Maybe curing gambling addiction is not hard as drug addiction, but it is still hard to do if the victim does not want to change his habit.

A rehab center for gambling addicts? I haven't even heard of such things. If you ask me, I don't think it would work. Gathering all gambling addicts under one roof isn't a good idea IMO. It's better for the addicts to stay home and take prescribed medications while being supported by their families. That's when the support from family members counts big time btw.

Maybe in the other country, the name of that rehabilitation will be different. Still, I think the country will have rehabilitation for the addicts and use different methods to cure the addicted person. Of course, prescribed medications will be necessary and needed. Still, if the addicted person can talk heart by heart to other people, especially to the psychiatrist, that would help them figure out why they become addicted. It needs an open mind from the addicted person to know how they can live like other people without becoming addicted to gambling.

[Reatim]

There will be no end to discussing this because the answer will be the same, professional help, family, closest / loved ones and also other people.
what they talk about is never really experienced, and all the advice given is good and helpful for gambling addicts.
basically all return to addicts must really want to heal and earnest intentions, and in that way using any means will definitely be useful and successful.
and everything that is suggested plays a role in curing a gambling addict depending on how and is taken seriously to help him.

Actually the main objective of the topic is not about those you answered but for the government to act and make this possible.
meaning at least not in our personal pocket as addicted gamblers but from our government as they are the one who allows the gambling to operate in our places .
if they restrict gambling then there is no chance that people will become addicted like what Most Muslim country does.

[Silberman]

Any intervention or rehab center that rehabilitates addiction is a good start because they cater a wide variety of addictions. Also, try to talk to the person first before anything else  because getting them by surprise is going to be a stupid thing to do because it will be against their will and they might resent you for the intervention.

The resentment is bad enough but that is not really the problem, people need to understand that the desire to get better needs to come from within the person that is addicted, as long as they think they are in control and that everything is fine and they can manage things on their own there is no way to help them, this is why the first step in almost any rehab center is for the addicted to admit they are  in fact addicted otherwise there is nothing anyone can do to help them.