Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction

[maydna]

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This society is placing the premise of technology and gadgets at the forefront, and when people can achieve everything with just a phone and computer, communication becomes bland, being attentive to most applications is our schedule every day and apps that take advertising dollars from gambling brands and serve them for virality and visibility. True entertainment activities have really shrunk too much, those who stand outside the boundaries of gambling should keep themselves, entering is just like those who have lost their way, no longer able to listen to the meaning outside

Yes, everything is changing rapidly, especially with technology developing faster so that people can use the Internet well too. That's what makes them pay attention to most applications where lots of gambling advertisements appear on the sidelines of the application. And the presence of more modern devices is increasingly developing well because they are supported by better technology. If people can reduce their dependence on devices, there may still be hope for reducing the level of gambling addiction because they can avoid using their devices.

But most people still can't do that because they think their devices help them with their daily activities. They cannot leave their devices even for a few minutes. We are more addicted to devices like smartphones than gambling because we can't get through the day without using a smartphone.

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[piebeyb]

But most people still can't do that because they think their devices help them with their daily activities. They cannot leave their devices even for a few minutes. We are more addicted to devices like smartphones than gambling because we can't get through the day without using a smartphone.

Yes, that habit is what causes people to find it difficult to get rid of their gambling addiction, namely their cellphones where they usually gamble using their cellphones so that people find it difficult to leave their cellphones and in the end go back to gambling again, that's why it's important to avoid gambling addiction because it is very difficult to cure it. if not for my own encouragement to stop gambling.

My friend once broke his cellphone in order to avoid his gambling habit so he busied himself more with his work and started learning to love himself by doing other, more positive hobbies, that's why cellphones are more dangerous than gambling addiction itself, because people who are addicted to gambling are currently in casinos online, most of them are smartphone users and it is difficult to stay away from smartphones which are usually used for gambling.

[Lorence.xD]

They say prevention is better than cure so I guess the best low cost or zero cost solution to gambling addiction is the conscious prevention of oneself from falling into gambling addiction. It doesn't take much all it does take is self discipline, being in charge of your gambling habits and with a good money management.

However, for such a person that has already falling into the addiction and intentionally wants to kill it talking to people about it and engaging them into discussion about possible suggestions on how you can be able to deal with the addiction and this suggestions you make sure it's coming from people with a real life experience of gambling addiction. Then ones in a while the addict can also seek the service of a professional therapist too. In this way you can cut cost while achieving a lot.

If more gamblers realized that they needed to prevent themselves from falling into gambling addiction, many problems in gambling could be solved, and the number of people who are addicted to gambling could increase. But the problem is that these people don't want to realize what will happen to them if they become addicted to gambling. They only think about making money quickly without thinking about what the risks are for them. There is no self-control, boundaries, or self-discipline in gambling, so they only make themselves fall into gambling and become deeper into their gambling addiction. This needs to be addressed immediately, and people who are addicted to gambling must be willing to admit that they are addicted to gambling and need help to cure their gambling addiction.

They need help from other parties, and if there are family members who know that they are addicted to gambling, family members can start helping them by taking them to experts. They must accompany people who are addicted to gambling so that people do not feel alone in fighting to cure their gambling addiction. He will see that there are members of his family who are also fighting with him, so this will encourage him to be able to persist through the therapy process.

If it was easy on the first place then we would see that gambling business or venture or industry wont really be that profitable or wont really be able to boom out but we are seeing the different side of things on which it would really be just that right that you should really be that responsible on the actions that you are making. You cant really just that make yourself that too careless when it comes to spending because it would really be that ended on devastation and addiction would really be coming into that severe manner.Once you do make yourself get shackled with gambling addiction
then it would really be that hard for you to get out or would be able to quit upon. This is why you should really be that careful and sensible on the things that you are dealing with.

There's nothing that's hard if you put in your mind to do it you will always find an attainable way out. If you are intentional and conscious about it then hard is just a word.

The increment in gambling addiction doesn't count for increased boom in the gambling business, people can all play the gambling responsibly and we will still have the gambling industry booming. You should rather be worried if there's an increase in gambling addiction in society for it can lead to a protest from concern citizens to ban or reduce the number of gambling hubs/sites across the society to help reduce the addiction level and that will be bad for the gambling business as an industry.

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If  a smoker can craft out a way working together with the support of his family to eliminate his smoking addiction then it can't be different for a gambling addict in getting the solution he wants.

Well, it's indeed true that if there's a chance that gambling addiction starts to increase and the stats shows that this issue must be eliminated as it's already affecting a lot of people, one thing that they can do is to closed down any gambling establishment or ban it. The thing is most of the countries with numbers of casino has contributed a lot in the economy with the tax they pay, just imagine the impact of it to the economy once they prohibited gambling to the country.

I couldn't help but laugh in the picture but one thing for sure that the husband might have a worse addiction to reach this far, but for sure he is willing to accept that condition for his own sake and for the family. Changes starts from you, if you cannot help yourself you can ask for help from your friends, family, partner, and much better the professionals.

[Lida93]

They say prevention is better than cure so I guess the best low cost or zero cost solution to gambling addiction is the conscious prevention of oneself from falling into gambling addiction. It doesn't take much all it does take is self discipline, being in charge of your gambling habits and with a good money management.

However, for such a person that has already falling into the addiction and intentionally wants to kill it talking to people about it and engaging them into discussion about possible suggestions on how you can be able to deal with the addiction and this suggestions you make sure it's coming from people with a real life experience of gambling addiction. Then ones in a while the addict can also seek the service of a professional therapist too. In this way you can cut cost while achieving a lot.

If more gamblers realized that they needed to prevent themselves from falling into gambling addiction, many problems in gambling could be solved, and the number of people who are addicted to gambling could increase. But the problem is that these people don't want to realize what will happen to them if they become addicted to gambling. They only think about making money quickly without thinking about what the risks are for them. There is no self-control, boundaries, or self-discipline in gambling, so they only make themselves fall into gambling and become deeper into their gambling addiction. This needs to be addressed immediately, and people who are addicted to gambling must be willing to admit that they are addicted to gambling and need help to cure their gambling addiction.

They need help from other parties, and if there are family members who know that they are addicted to gambling, family members can start helping them by taking them to experts. They must accompany people who are addicted to gambling so that people do not feel alone in fighting to cure their gambling addiction. He will see that there are members of his family who are also fighting with him, so this will encourage him to be able to persist through the therapy process.

If it was easy on the first place then we would see that gambling business or venture or industry wont really be that profitable or wont really be able to boom out but we are seeing the different side of things on which it would really be just that right that you should really be that responsible on the actions that you are making. You cant really just that make yourself that too careless when it comes to spending because it would really be that ended on devastation and addiction would really be coming into that severe manner.Once you do make yourself get shackled with gambling addiction
then it would really be that hard for you to get out or would be able to quit upon. This is why you should really be that careful and sensible on the things that you are dealing with.

There's nothing that's hard if you put in your mind to do it you will always find an attainable way out. If you are intentional and conscious about it then hard is just a word.

The increment in gambling addiction doesn't count for increased boom in the gambling business, people can all play the gambling responsibly and we will still have the gambling industry booming. You should rather be worried if there's an increase in gambling addiction in society for it can lead to a protest from concern citizens to ban or reduce the number of gambling hubs/sites across the society to help reduce the addiction level and that will be bad for the gambling business as an industry.

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If  a smoker can craft out a way working together with the support of his family to eliminate his smoking addiction then it can't be different for a gambling addict in getting the solution he wants.

Well, it's indeed true that if there's a chance that gambling addiction starts to increase and the stats shows that this issue must be eliminated as it's already affecting a lot of people, one thing that they can do is to closed down any gambling establishment or ban it. The thing is most of the countries with numbers of casino has contributed a lot in the economy with the tax they pay, just imagine the impact of it to the economy once they prohibited gambling to the country.

The enormous benefits the government are raking out from the gambling industry makes it difficult for them to go hard on enacting rigid laws against them that will hamper their activities thereby affecting the rate of taxes they would be paying out based on what they eventually make. But the government has a policy approach they use to balance all of these that the gambling industry doesn't lose out in users base while making sure that a lot of their citizens don't get too entangled in to gambling addiction.


 

I couldn't help but laugh in the picture but one thing for sure that the husband might have a worse addiction to reach this far, but for sure he is willing to accept that condition for his own sake and for the family. Changes starts from you, if you cannot help yourself you can ask for help from your friends, family, partner, and much better the professionals.

It was funny to me too at first when I saw it but whatever means to achieve a good result towards a lingering problem I think accepting and working together in attaining it shouldn't be something to be ashamed of even if some other person's may term it weird and make jest of it. No one will understand the agony of addiction not until they experience it themself or someone dear to them is indulge in it.

[erep]

The enormous benefits the government are raking out from the gambling industry makes it difficult for them to go hard on enacting rigid laws against them that will hamper their activities thereby affecting the rate of taxes they would be paying out based on what they eventually make. But the government has a policy approach they use to balance all of these that the gambling industry doesn't lose out in users base while making sure that a lot of their citizens don't get too entangled in to gambling addiction.

government not really care about increasing services for rehabilitation for healing from gambling addiction, all costs for rehabilitation are not fully supported by the government to reduce gambling addiction but they prioritize increasing tax benefits from gambling every year, but I hope that the government will provide support for those who want to avoid gambling addiction by facilitating rehabilitation services at low costs because the costs for health and treatment are high, so that funds for the health sector can be allocated again for rehabilitation to cure addiction to gambling and also drugs.

[AmoreJaz]

The enormous benefits the government are raking out from the gambling industry makes it difficult for them to go hard on enacting rigid laws against them that will hamper their activities thereby affecting the rate of taxes they would be paying out based on what they eventually make. But the government has a policy approach they use to balance all of these that the gambling industry doesn't lose out in users base while making sure that a lot of their citizens don't get too entangled in to gambling addiction.

government not really care about increasing services for rehabilitation for healing from gambling addiction, all costs for rehabilitation are not fully supported by the government to reduce gambling addiction but they prioritize increasing tax benefits from gambling every year, but I hope that the government will provide support for those who want to avoid gambling addiction by facilitating rehabilitation services at low costs because the costs for health and treatment are high, so that funds for the health sector can be allocated again for rehabilitation to cure addiction to gambling and also drugs.

i don't agree fully on this idea. because i can understand if the government will say, they have other important things to allocate their funds with. like for orphans, homeless, aged persons and other important projects. gambling addiction is somewhat for me personal desire that you need to address for yourself. it is your choice why you are on this stage of addiction. and so it is just fair that you are the one who needs to find out how to get out of your terrible situation.

thus, i do understand if the government will provide funds for other pressing matters and not to this type of addiction. if you have the sheer will and determination to change for the betterment of yourself, better do it and not wait for someone else's help. because the truth is, very rare that you can find someone that will sincerely help your situation, it will be your own battle here. because in the first place, it is your own volition why you are in that situation.

[Westinhome]

government not really care about increasing services for rehabilitation for healing from gambling addiction, all costs for rehabilitation are not fully supported by the government to reduce gambling addiction but they prioritize increasing tax benefits from gambling every year, but I hope that the government will provide support for those who want to avoid gambling addiction by facilitating rehabilitation services at low costs because the costs for health and treatment are high, so that funds for the health sector can be allocated again for rehabilitation to cure addiction to gambling and also drugs.

The healing of the gambling addiction should be take care by the government,because the gambling industry gives the taxes to the government in two ways.The first way is the taxes was made in the gambling site to the government hosting in the countries.The second money from the gamblers to the government by seeing the gambling words in the bank transactions.The bank will forward to the government,So the authorities of the government will ask the gamblers to pay for the transaction in the gambling site.The bank keep monitoring the gamblers banking transactions after he captured the gamblers at once.

[the rise]

the solution is self-awareness, it all depends on the situation, how serious the addiction situation is and it depends on a person's personal character from an emotional perspective, because the average person is addicted to gambling, it is very difficult to stop before they run out of everything, spend time with family and obey. Worship is the best solution in my opinion

[nullama]

the solution is self-awareness, it all depends on the situation, how serious the addiction situation is and it depends on a person's personal character from an emotional perspective, because the average person is addicted to gambling, it is very difficult to stop before they run out of everything, spend time with family and obey. Worship is the best solution in my opinion

Religion can help some people, but it's not for everyone.

At the end of the day people should try different things and see what works for them.

For some as I mentioned it could be religion, but for others it could be family, friends, or a specialist group of people that help. Or all of the above.

[maydna]

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Yes, that habit is what causes people to find it difficult to get rid of their gambling addiction, namely their cellphones where they usually gamble using their cellphones so that people find it difficult to leave their cellphones and in the end go back to gambling again, that's why it's important to avoid gambling addiction because it is very difficult to cure it. if not for my own encouragement to stop gambling.

My friend once broke his cellphone in order to avoid his gambling habit so he busied himself more with his work and started learning to love himself by doing other, more positive hobbies, that's why cellphones are more dangerous than gambling addiction itself, because people who are addicted to gambling are currently in casinos online, most of them are smartphone users and it is difficult to stay away from smartphones which are usually used for gambling.

If he often uses his smartphone to gamble, it means he is also addicted to his smartphone. He must really reduce using his smartphone so that he can also reduce his gambling activities. Using a smartphone has become necessary in this era, especially since many people use it for work and other activities. It seems difficult to separate someone from their smartphone unless they really want to reduce their smartphone addiction.

But if he does more physical activity, he can use his smartphone less because it can interfere with the focus of his activities. Slowly, he will abandon his dependence on his smartphone and gambling because not using his smartphone too often also makes him not visit the casino where he gambles. Indirectly, it also reduces gambling activities.

[erep]

i don't agree fully on this idea. because i can understand if the government will say, they have other important things to allocate their funds with. like for orphans, homeless, aged persons and other important projects. gambling addiction is somewhat for me personal desire that you need to address for yourself. it is your choice why you are on this stage of addiction. and so it is just fair that you are the one who needs to find out how to get out of your terrible situation.

thus, i do understand if the government will provide funds for other pressing matters and not to this type of addiction. if you have the sheer will and determination to change for the betterment of yourself, better do it and not wait for someone else's help. because the truth is, very rare that you can find someone that will sincerely help your situation, it will be your own battle here. because in the first place, it is your own volition why you are in that situation.

You need to know that gambling addiction is not a choice, but because government regulations that legalize gambling make the level of gambling addiction increase, the government should also allocate gambling tax revenues for gambling rehabilitation and mental health services, based on internet searches and I found several countries providing rehabilitation for gambling, such as Sweden, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and others, I appreciate the countries that provide services for gambling rehabilitation because the government not only enjoys annual taxes from gambling, but the negative impacts of gambling must also be handled with several factors for healing from gambling addiction.

I understand your explanation, personally I can recover from gambling addiction without the help of anyone, even the government, but what about other people who lose from gambling without having the money for rehabilitation, but in terms of regulations we need clarity with the government and how the government will take steps to avoid gambling addiction or reduce the level of gambling addiction.

[Blitzboy]

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Yes, that habit is what causes people to find it difficult to get rid of their gambling addiction, namely their cellphones where they usually gamble using their cellphones so that people find it difficult to leave their cellphones and in the end go back to gambling again, that's why it's important to avoid gambling addiction because it is very difficult to cure it. if not for my own encouragement to stop gambling.

My friend once broke his cellphone in order to avoid his gambling habit so he busied himself more with his work and started learning to love himself by doing other, more positive hobbies, that's why cellphones are more dangerous than gambling addiction itself, because people who are addicted to gambling are currently in casinos online, most of them are smartphone users and it is difficult to stay away from smartphones which are usually used for gambling.

If he often uses his smartphone to gamble, it means he is also addicted to his smartphone. He must really reduce using his smartphone so that he can also reduce his gambling activities. Using a smartphone has become necessary in this era, especially since many people use it for work and other activities. It seems difficult to separate someone from their smartphone unless they really want to reduce their smartphone addiction.

But if he does more physical activity, he can use his smartphone less because it can interfere with the focus of his activities. Slowly, he will abandon his dependence on his smartphone and gambling because not using his smartphone too often also makes him not visit the casino where he gambles. Indirectly, it also reduces gambling activities.

Reducing smartphone use can reduce online gambling, but addiction is complex. It often requires more than one trigger reduction. Why not study addiction's psychology? Understanding his gambling "why" is key. Physical activities are great alternatives! They limit screen time and release endorphins, enhancing well-being. Lets face it: smartphones are essential to modern life. They provide connectivity, information, and relaxation, not just vice. Why not encourage careful use instead of dramatic reduction? He may benefit more from smartphone balance education.

Addiction and leisure must be distinguished. Responsible gambling may be fun. Responsible gambling, boundaries, and addiction detection are essential. A healthy, balanced approach to smartphone use and gambling.

[redsun114]

If  a smoker can craft out a way working together with the support of his family to eliminate his smoking addiction then it can't be different for a gambling addict in getting the solution he wants.

It's all about the will of a person. It's difficult but it's doable if the person who is addicted understands and acknowledges that the addiction is ruining their life and the life of their loved ones as well, and they need to get rid of it, and once they realize that, they can ask their family or friends to help them get out of the addiction just like this guy who has locked his head in a cage and given the keys to his wife so that he doesn't get to smoke and leave the addiction.

A gambler can do something similar, they can give access to their money to someone else and they can ask the person to pay for things that they need to do and they shouldn't allow them to gamble until they get out of the addiction. Additionally, they can arrange other activities that will keep them away from gambling.

[maydna]

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Reducing smartphone use can reduce online gambling, but addiction is complex. It often requires more than one trigger reduction. Why not study addiction's psychology? Understanding his gambling "why" is key. Physical activities are great alternatives! They limit screen time and release endorphins, enhancing well-being. Lets face it: smartphones are essential to modern life. They provide connectivity, information, and relaxation, not just vice. Why not encourage careful use instead of dramatic reduction? He may benefit more from smartphone balance education.

Addiction and leisure must be distinguished. Responsible gambling may be fun. Responsible gambling, boundaries, and addiction detection are essential. A healthy, balanced approach to smartphone use and gambling.

That's why when someone still frequently uses their smartphone, they can return to the casino easily, especially when they are alone in their free time. It will make him feel like he is having "me time" where he can do something he likes and use his free time to gamble. And that will also make him deeper into gambling so that he forgets what he has to do after that. But if he really limits his smartphone use and increases his physical activity, he will forget to check his smartphone more often because he is too busy with his physical activities. He will only occasionally check his smartphone to see if there are any important chats he hasn't read and will return to his physical activities. When he is resting, he also doesn't open his smartphone as often because he will use his free time to rest and prepare his energy and mind for the next physical activity. Having physical activity helps him from using his smartphone so that later he will not have a dependency on always holding the smartphone.

And yes, we have to be able to limit everything and also have good responsibility so that we don't get addicted to smartphones or gambling. It does take time but it is worth trying to really reduce the addiction to such things. We also need to reduce looking at the smartphone screen to reduce the radiation caused by the smartphone.

[goldkingcoiner]

One of the solutions which is recommended by most gamblers on this forum for gambling addiction is "Therapy" . Professional help in the form of therapy. It is good and very effective but how many persons can actually afford it? There is a fee for each session that lasts for a duration of 60minutes. And there are more than one session. Therapy for gambling addiction is expensive. How can those who are unemployed afford it? How about the college student? Or the person receiving minimum wage. What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

The lowest cost is having family and friends who not only support you with words and gestures but also actively make sure to enforce a no-gambling environment in which you can relax and forget about gambling. A good distraction until your brain has recovered to normal levels is really all it takes for you to overcome any gambling addiction. The recovery time can be long, depending on the severity of the addiction. But going cold turkey is always the best thing to do.

But without friends and family, you might find yourself not being able to distract your brain from its addiction until it heals.

[nullama]

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It's all about the will of a person. It's difficult but it's doable if the person who is addicted understands and acknowledges that the addiction is ruining their life and the life of their loved ones as well, and they need to get rid of it, and once they realize that, they can ask their family or friends to help them get out of the addiction just like this guy who has locked his head in a cage and given the keys to his wife so that he doesn't get to smoke and leave the addiction.

A gambler can do something similar, they can give access to their money to someone else and they can ask the person to pay for things that they need to do and they shouldn't allow them to gamble until they get out of the addiction. Additionally, they can arrange other activities that will keep them away from gambling.

Yeah, the thing is that it is really difficult to see yourself when you are in that situation.

From the outside it might be obvious, but from the inside it is surprisingly difficult. It's hard to get out of a bad habit that has grown over the years.

[Linggajanitra]

Stopping to be a gambler is not easy, many obstacles must be passed. Maybe there are a few steps that might help for gamblers who want to stop. The first step is to recognize addiction and realize the negative impact, honest with yourself is important. The second step, look for support by talking to family, friends, or professional support can give you emotional and practical support during the change process. The third step, avoid the trigger environment if you tend to gamble in certain places or use an online platform, avoid this environment and limit access to gambling sites. The fourth step, find a fun hobby and new activities to divert your attention from gambling. This activity must give you a sense of achievement and satisfaction. The fifth step, create a clear and disciplined financial plan to avoid excessive expenses in gambling. Consider seeking professional assistance in managing finances. Sixth steps, maintain or rebuild positive social relations with people outside the world of gambling. The seventh step, prioritize your physical and mental health. Physical exercise, meditation, and enough sleep can help reduce stress.
And maybe there are actually many other ways to try to stop as a refund.

[Jody.Drummer]

One of the solutions which is recommended by most gamblers on this forum for gambling addiction is "Therapy" . Professional help in the form of therapy. It is good and very effective but how many persons can actually afford it? There is a fee for each session that lasts for a duration of 60minutes. And there are more than one session. Therapy for gambling addiction is expensive. How can those who are unemployed afford it? How about the college student? Or the person receiving minimum wage. What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

The lowest cost is having family and friends who not only support you with words and gestures but also actively make sure to enforce a no-gambling environment in which you can relax and forget about gambling. A good distraction until your brain has recovered to normal levels is really all it takes for you to overcome any gambling addiction. The recovery time can be long, depending on the severity of the addiction. But going cold turkey is always the best thing to do.

But without friends and family, you might find yourself not being able to distract your brain from its addiction until it heals.

True, that's the real lowest cost that is effective for overcoming gambling addiction, as you said by having family and some friends who really care about the problems we are facing such as gambling addiction, quite lucky for those who have the closest people like that by providing solutions not only through mere suggestions but also with actions that certainly have the potential for a change or to encourage change to be closer to reality. I think one of the things that family or friends can do is to invite them (people suffering from addiction) to do many other activities that are positive and of course outside the world of gambling.

One of the benefits is clear that by inviting to engage in many other activities it is likely to divert their attention from gambling, and the more often they do the alternative, it is clear that they will forget more and more about gambling and their interest in gambling will decrease, yes indeed for the problem of how long the process must be undergone it really depends on the severity of the addiction and also depends on the person who is addicted too, if they are difficult to manage then the process will be quite complicated too. Honestly, I am one of the people who recovered from addiction by utilizing this alternative that we are discussing, really effective.

[Latviand]

Yeah, the thing is that it is really difficult to see yourself when you are in that situation.

From the outside it might be obvious, but from the inside it is surprisingly difficult. It's hard to get out of a bad habit that has grown over the years.

Thank you for pointing this out, this is what's been missing in all the people that's replying to this thread: empathy. Just because you think it's going to work doesn't mean that it's going to be effective in practice and it's going to be so unempathetic of us to tell what works and what not, addiction is complex and how to solve them is literally different for each individual even if there's some similarities to the possible solution, each person will recover differently.

[wxa7115]

Thank you for pointing this out, this is what's been missing in all the people that's replying to this thread: empathy. Just because you think it's going to work doesn't mean that it's going to be effective in practice and it's going to be so unempathetic of us to tell what works and what not, addiction is complex and how to solve them is literally different for each individual even if there's some similarities to the possible solution, each person will recover differently.

While the repercussions each addicted gambler could suffer are similar, the reasons that could push a person in this direction are unique to each person, it is because of this that curing an addiction is so difficult, as you cannot use the exact same therapy you used on a patient and hope that it works with another one.

Still given enough time and the right therapy those people should improve quite quickly, but this requires they actually realize what is going on and decide to accept that help.