What resources do you have for members who may be dealing with addiction?

[Bureau]

You can only get these resources when you tell your problems to those closest to you because they can help you overcome your gambling addiction. This forum assists so that members here realize that there are dangers from excessive gambling, so they must always be careful and vigilant when stopping gambling.

If you want to find resources, you can contact the nearest psychiatrist in your city and tell them about your gambling addiction problem so that the psychiatrist can immediately find the right treatment for you.

Perhaps the initial therapy is to recognize that someone is already addicted to gambling by seeing how often they return to the casino and gamble. From there, they can try to reduce their gambling activities so they don't think about gambling continuously. And also, they must have discipline, self-control, patience, and so on to avoid gambling and only use gambling for fun.

I was asking for resources within the forum and not about family discussion. I was also looking for non-profit organizations that provide such services free of charge and are available online. The last option is to contact a professional who can help with the addiction. My understanding is that before visiting a pro there should a screening center or people who can recommend ways to help with this issue.

[Gozie51]

I was asking for resources within the forum and not about family discussion. I was also looking for non-profit organizations that provide such services free of charge and are available online. The last option is to contact a professional who can help with the addiction. My understanding is that before visiting a pro there should a screening center or people who can recommend ways to help with this issue.

If you are looking for NGOs that help people come out from their gambling addiction or you want to help someone else you have to consider to go offline to search for that. Your local and neighborhood can help you source for such that is in your country so that you can easily visit them there because of proximity.

I don't think NGO exist here on that and meanwhile if you get the link of an NGO from another country then can you travel to visit them or they are affiliated to your country perhaps because getting away from addiction with the help of a third party, it also requires physical monitoring.

[coolcoinz]

Another thread about fighting gambling addiction in general, not a personal experience, not a cry for help, or a complaint, but a worthless generalized question for the sake of making a thread.
You could use the search function, OP, but instead you want to know what the community on a forum can offer an addict?

The answer is advice. You can't pull an addict out of his room where he sits all day gambling away his tuition instead of going to school, meeting new people, or eating well and focusing on his health. There's literally no way to make a change other than offering some words of wisdom.

[maydna]

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I was asking for resources within the forum and not about family discussion. I was also looking for non-profit organizations that provide such services free of charge and are available online. The last option is to contact a professional who can help with the addiction. My understanding is that before visiting a pro there should a screening center or people who can recommend ways to help with this issue.

We can only advise you here to visit your city's nearest rehabilitation center. This international forum consists of people from various countries, so the situation in one country will vary. That's why I advise you to seek local resources and go to them. Contacting the screening center online will not help, especially if the screening center is in a different country than yours.

Instead of having trouble finding such services for free, you can contact a professional in your city directly. And they also won't provide data about how much it costs, maybe only the consulting fee first. Or you can contact people from the same country as you who are also members of this forum. They can advise on a screening center or someone who can recommend ways to help with the problem, as you mean.

[jossiel]

I was asking for resources within the forum and not about family discussion. I was also looking for non-profit organizations that provide such services free of charge and are available online. The last option is to contact a professional who can help with the addiction. My understanding is that before visiting a pro there should a screening center or people who can recommend ways to help with this issue.

If it is for the NGOs that tackles with this problems, there are a lot of them that we can easily search on search engines like this: National Council on Problem Gambling[1].

They've got the International Problem Gambling Help Contacts[2].

[1] https://www.ncpgambling.org/
[2] https://www.ncpgambling.org/5475-2/

[wiss19]

There are only two ways to heal an addicted person, the first one is that the addict admits that they are addicted and they understand that this is a problem for them and they want to get rid of it, and the second way is that the addicted is isolated for some time and kept away from devices and resources so that they can't access gambling platforms or to anything that can allow them to gamble, let them play games, do any kinds of activities but keep them away from gambling.

The first one can be a bit easier for the person who is addicted because they are willing to leave the addiction themselves and they can do it with the help of others, and when you are willing to do something without anyone forcing you, you will have more dedication and honesty with yourself doing that.

[darewaller]

I'll search first for the local hotline if there's any help that's available in one's location. That's the best I can give as a resource for people who are dealing with addiction. But with most of them that are too shy about their problem and addiction to gambling, it's best to post it on forums like this because they're giving every detail that they need to provide for them to get some help. A little conversation could really turn the tide and they're even going to be grateful that they've found a community like this.

This, immediately? But maybe your addiction is already on a higher level. If it was still at the early stage, I will do some self remedy first and if it seems not working, that must be the time to seek for a professional help.

I can prefer the international one because I'm also a shy type of a person and I think they are more effective on handling the issue than the local ones. The forum we currently have is mainly for crypto discussion so we may not get the best advice here but there are forums which are dedicated for the gambling addicts. They can try that one. However if the if the addiction is not severe yet, then maybe Bitcointalk can also work.

[passwordnow]

I'll search first for the local hotline if there's any help that's available in one's location. That's the best I can give as a resource for people who are dealing with addiction. But with most of them that are too shy about their problem and addiction to gambling, it's best to post it on forums like this because they're giving every detail that they need to provide for them to get some help. A little conversation could really turn the tide and they're even going to be grateful that they've found a community like this.

This, immediately? But maybe your addiction is already on a higher level. If it was still at the early stage, I will do some self remedy first and if it seems not working, that must be the time to seek for a professional help.

I can prefer the international one because I'm also a shy type of a person and I think they are more effective on handling the issue than the local ones. The forum we currently have is mainly for crypto discussion so we may not get the best advice here but there are forums which are dedicated for the gambling addicts. They can try that one. However if the if the addiction is not severe yet, then maybe Bitcointalk can also work.

Yes, that's certainly for those severely addicted gamblers that have no help from themselves anymore. Maybe you can handle yourself but if someone cannot handle himself easily anymore, that's what should be made. Whether it's local or international, whatever works for you then that's much better. The best thing for the local ones is that you can easy converse with them and that's going to give you the confidence that they will talk to you to your native language as not everyone in here are native in English language.

[Wapfika]

There are only two ways to heal an addicted person, the first one is that the addict admits that they are addicted and they understand that this is a problem for them and they want to get rid of it, and the second way is that the addicted is isolated for some time and kept away from devices and resources so that they can't access gambling platforms or to anything that can allow them to gamble, let them play games, do any kinds of activities but keep them away from gambling.

This is just a theoretical way on solving addiction because it’s very hard to apply when you are already on the addiction stage since you will never notice it due to being focus solely to gamble more.

You will need other people help to point that out to you then you can apply those suggestions of yours. It’s like a loop when you are on addiction since your mind is set to chase profit or losses and keep doing that until you have money and still being satisfied of gambling.

[darkangel11]

There are only two ways to heal an addicted person, the first one is that the addict admits that they are addicted and they understand that this is a problem for them and they want to get rid of it, and the second way is that the addicted is isolated for some time and kept away from devices and resources so that they can't access gambling platforms or to anything that can allow them to gamble, let them play games, do any kinds of activities but keep them away from gambling.

The first one can be a bit easier for the person who is addicted because they are willing to leave the addiction themselves and they can do it with the help of others, and when you are willing to do something without anyone forcing you, you will have more dedication and honesty with yourself doing that.

I feel like OP isn't asking you for ways to heal an addict but specifically about the ways you as a forum member can help an addict.
I'd say try self-exclusion, ask the casinos to ban your accounts and maybe also your IP. If that doesn't help, get a family member or a friend to help you ad watch over you.
Worst case scenario, you can allow someone trusted to monitor your bank account so that you can't send money to casinos, or withdraw without that person's permission.

[Cling18]

There are only two ways to heal an addicted person, the first one is that the addict admits that they are addicted and they understand that this is a problem for them and they want to get rid of it, and the second way is that the addicted is isolated for some time and kept away from devices and resources so that they can't access gambling platforms or to anything that can allow them to gamble, let them play games, do any kinds of activities but keep them away from gambling.

The first one can be a bit easier for the person who is addicted because they are willing to leave the addiction themselves and they can do it with the help of others, and when you are willing to do something without anyone forcing you, you will have more dedication and honesty with yourself doing that.

I feel like OP isn't asking you for ways to heal an addict but specifically about the ways you as a forum member can help an addict.
I'd say try self-exclusion, ask the casinos to ban your accounts and maybe also your IP. If that doesn't help, get a family member or a friend to help you ad watch over you.
Worst case scenario, you can allow someone trusted to monitor your bank account so that you can't send money to casinos, or withdraw without that person's permission.

Seek comfort from your friends and family. They are the first one that you can rely on during this time of hardship. You seek help and advices from them to help you avoid or get rid of gambling. If you're in a worst condition, seek professional help. That's the best thing that you can do to totally heal from it. Exclusion is necessary for you to be able to control your urges. Let go of things that will attract and tempt you to gamble again.
However, the first thing that could help you above all if yourself. all the professional, community and relationship supports will not help if you will not have the eagerness to heal from gambling addiction. You should have the willingness to stay away from gambling especially if you know for yourself that it's already affecting your life negatively.

[CarnagexD]

Another thread about fighting gambling addiction in general, not a personal experience, not a cry for help, or a complaint, but a worthless generalized question for the sake of making a thread.
You could use the search function, OP, but instead you want to know what the community on a forum can offer an addict?

The answer is advice. You can't pull an addict out of his room where he sits all day gambling away his tuition instead of going to school, meeting new people, or eating well and focusing on his health. There's literally no way to make a change other than offering some words of wisdom.

It's not just a matter of giving wisdom type of thing. It's a combination of understanding, support, medical assistance, therapy, and lifestyle changes that can provide the best chance for overcoming gambling addiction and leading a healthier life. Having this kind of thread gives emphasis or awareness to those who are suffering. Those words might just give them hope so don't take this away from them.

[TimeTeller]

Another thread about fighting gambling addiction in general, not a personal experience, not a cry for help, or a complaint, but a worthless generalized question for the sake of making a thread.
You could use the search function, OP, but instead you want to know what the community on a forum can offer an addict?

The answer is advice. You can't pull an addict out of his room where he sits all day gambling away his tuition instead of going to school, meeting new people, or eating well and focusing on his health. There's literally no way to make a change other than offering some words of wisdom.

It's not just a matter of giving wisdom type of thing. It's a combination of understanding, support, medical assistance, therapy, and lifestyle changes that can provide the best chance for overcoming gambling addiction and leading a healthier life. Having this kind of thread gives emphasis or awareness to those who are suffering. Those words might just give them hope so don't take this away from them.

That is true, sometimes they need to be always reminded of what to do, even if they already know what needs to be done.
Encouragement from others may somehow influence some of these gamblers who are struggling with their addiction.
We'll never know if someone out here needs positive outlook in life just to change their path for the betterment of themselves.
Unwavering support and understanding is sometimes all they need to realize that there's someone out there who believe on them.
We can't judge these people because we don't know what they are going thru in life. Some are just here to read some of those wisdom.

[goinmerry]

As addiction is a serious issue, if anyone here has been able to overcome it? Why not share how to overcome with such an addiction. As per my understanding all of these addiction have the same initial therapy. Do you agree with me?

Not end up being addicted here but the therapy you are referring to should start with ourselves.

The first thing in solving a problem is to "recognize the problem". It means a person should acknowledge that there's really a problem going on and not ignore that fact. If these people don't understand and accept that there's a gambling problem with them, they can't proceed with a better solution even how good the said therapy and treatment is.

If we talked about an addicted person that ends up at a critical level and doing the worst actions now just to gamble, it now needs very important actions and we should bring them now to a gambling rehabilitation center and related facilities as only they know what to do on that kind of person.

[n0ne]

The personal suggestion will be to understand his/her level of addiction. Most of them never understand that they're into addiction. In such case it is really tough to get out of addiction. For them even if we provide with different resources, nothing gonna benefit it any means. So, first thing they need to realise and they need to make their mind not to gamble.

When they're good enough, available choice to gamble needs to be cut. Now slowly the time spent on gambling will decrease gradually. An alternate gaming option or some other hobby needs to be practiced to keep themselves active. Most of the gamblers prefer to gamble to kill their time and after days they prefer to spent time for gambling.

[Westinhome]

The time is the key to get away from the gambling addiction of the gamblers.After realising he get into the addiction is very easy for the gamblers, he need to reduce the deposit money to the gambling and it mostly help us from addiction.After reducing the deposit,you should limit the number of playing games.After you deviate from playing gambling,it’s easy to forget the gambling addiction totally in some days.Most people get addicted to gambling because of not understanding the fact the gambling is not trading,it’s just the gambling which give us some entertainment.If the gamblers know this,they will control each gamblers on their own.

[noorman0]

I think we have hundreds of tips for quitting addiction in this forum. Now it's up to the seriousness of the addicts whether he really wants to get out or not. After all, not all addicts can consciously identify their own addiction, instead they feel they are still in control despite some clear signs of addiction.

[lovesmayfamilis]

I was asking for resources within the forum and not about family discussion. I was also looking for non-profit organizations that provide such services free of charge and are available online. The last option is to contact a professional who can help with the addiction. My understanding is that before visiting a pro there should a screening center or people who can recommend ways to help with this issue.

How many people are able to fully recover from drug addiction on the Internet on their own? Likewise, there are no written guidelines for avid gamers to stop playing. Drug addiction and ludomania are almost the same diseases. Assistance will be provided in long-term rehabilitation with the help of professional psychologists and even medications. Among other things, even after undergoing long-term treatment, the time of remission must pass so that a person can say that they are free from the game.
How do you imagine treatment on the Internet? How many professionals are willing to waste their time uselessly?

[Jody.Drummer]

I think we have hundreds of tips for quitting addiction in this forum. Now it's up to the seriousness of the addicts whether he really wants to get out or not. After all, not all addicts can consciously identify their own addiction, instead they feel they are still in control despite some clear signs of addiction.

Actually I think it's quite simple for them to get out of their addiction zone, it really all depends on themselves, if they don't have it then they can still ask others to wake them up with some advice from a healthy mindset that others have. Back again that if they really want to quit then they will do everything to make it happen, one of the things they can do is some self-control and set it on themselves, learn to be firm with their own decisions by applying some limits. And also if they have been able to implement it then the next stage they should be able to find new activities that aim to keep them busy every day, believe me that the desire to gamble always comes when we have a lot of free time and there curiosity will continue to push us based on the lure of big wins in gambling, even though it is not real at all and is just their shadow. Consciousness for addicts is just nonsense, they are already in the addiction phase and emotions are always the basis for them when gambling, so maybe if they say it then it is just a defense.