An Unusual Story that Reflects the Current Gambling Addiction Reality

[alastantiger]

As I read through the OP, the saying that comes to mind is, "once beaten twice shy" which means that we taken caution about another experience from a pleasant experience that we may have had. The lady who wanted to render the assistance in the story is likely to have had an unpleasant experience with a person battling gambling addiction in the past. I fault her for her generalization but I can't blame her.

I can't jump into the conclusion to assume that the man who refusing to send his wife's account details and not continuing the conversation is a sign of gambling addiction. I think that they man could have been offended by the benefactor's requestion. Still, since he needed the help for his wife and is likely to have access to his wife account, he should have for the sake of his wife's health sent the money.

Gambling addicts will do all they can get money to gamble when they are out of funds and they cannot be trusted with money. But because the story is incomplete we cannot tell if this is a case of gambling addiction or not.

[dansus021]

this story underscores the need for greater awareness and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is real bro because it also happens to me. I'm struggling tho now I always set a budget but when I hit total loss it feel bad and mood swing etc.

Maybe it happened on your story he might use the money to gamble. But I do believe we can fix the gambling addiction

[klidex]

It is normal for someone providing aid to be skeptical because it is very strange, yes, even though they are still in the same family. Why does it have to be his own account instead of giving his wife's account because it is his wife who is sick. If the wife is really sick and cannot do anything and the husband must carry out all his duties it is also necessary to inform the wife and the wife must know how much assistance is to support the hospital costs because after all, sometimes there are people who take advantage of this momentum and they can take most of the assistance for their wife and use it to have fun.

Even though it is her husband, sometimes we don't know what's in his mind because it's usually evil thoughts arise when they are pressing. We really shouldn't just trust people, even if they are friends or family, because there are also people who stab in the back and most of them are people closest to us. Therefore we have to be careful when Having to entrust financial matters to anyone especially if her husband is a gambler, definitely cannot be trusted.

[Hirose UK]

This would be something that is actually quite shame because gambling addict asks for help money for his wife but he has another goal by using the money as gambling capital.
However, it is not clear whether it will actually be used for gambling when the money has entered his account because there was no other conversation and you said that everything ended with no further response.
If I were personally asked to provide assistance like that from gambling addict, there would clearly be sense of skepticism because he could blame the money given, here it can clearly be concluded that gambling addict can use various ways to make money.
They have completely lost their consciousness by their own ambition and attitude towards gambling, I sure that people like this will always do the same thing in the future before realizing that it was all mistake.

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he stranger offering aid had no prior acquaintance with the husband. Why then was there apprehension that the funds might fuel gambling rather than support the wife's medical needs?

If he is gambler or worse really is addicted then obviously there will always be concerns, I personally would also have the same attitude and do the same thing.
If it is for medical needs, it is better to visit him in person to ascertain his condition and hand over some money to the person concerned.
No one will ever be able to accept if their good intentions are used inappropriately or misused.

[boty]

this story underscores the need for greater awareness and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is real bro because it also happens to me. I'm struggling tho now I always set a budget but when I hit total loss it feel bad and mood swing etc.

Maybe it happened on your story he might use the money to gamble. But I do believe we can fix the gambling addiction

Every gambler must of course carry out full supervision of themselves and if they gamble continuously of course they will become addicted to gambling and to be able to get rid of addiction to gambling of course we have to make these rules and have to obey them, because if we cannot get rid of the addiction By gambling, we will have bigger problems in our lives.

If we are sure that we will be able to get rid of the gambling addiction, it would be better if we don't repeat it again, which will cause us to suffer huge losses in terms of our finances and it is possible that we will experience worse things than that if we are still gambling addicts.

[Volimack]

Gambling addiction is hard to fight but it's sad to think of men who prioritize gambling over treatment for their wives. Of course the gambler must keep his control or else he will face huge losses financially. His main duty was to fulfill his wife's duties. It is hard to believe that these people do not care about their families when they are addicted to gambling. Thinking about financial loss can help the person get rid of this problem.

[Stepstowealth]

he stranger offering aid had no prior acquaintance with the husband. Why then was there apprehension that the funds might fuel gambling rather than support the wife's medical needs?

This short story reflects the current reality we live in.

There are many addicted gamblers and it is very possible that this very charitable individual who was willing to give out money for medical support has come across a few addicted gamblers in the past who he had tried to help and they diverted the money into gambling or they even lied about their situation just to get financial aid. I even commend the giver because the experience he has had in the past did not stop him from trying to give but has helped him to have principles and be wiser while giving.
Addiction to gambling is becoming very common in our environment, because there are now more options to gamble and more people gambling. When you deal with a person who you know is addicted to gambling, you have to be careful with them in things concerning money, because they can lie or scam just to get money for gambling.

[crwth]

I have experience with people who are addicts in gambling and they do make excuses to something to borrow money in order to fuel their gambling stuff. A coworker of mine asked me if I have extra cash that I'm not using, asked that it's for his daughter because she was in the hospital. Upon closely noticing his facial expressions, it seems that he isn't bothered at all and that's when I felt like he is probably gonna use it for gambling. I'm just really worried about his addiction.

[OceanBit]

Gambling addiction has been a common problem in our society. It has caused many problems in a person's life, such as money losses, or issues with family and friends, etc. It's important to support and help people with gambling addiction to overcome it. We should all always be open and not afraid to ask help or give help they need and live better lives.

[Assface16678]

There's nothing new to this; the effect of gambling on people can be severe, and a gambler who is in deep addiction can do severe and unimaginable things, such as steal or, at worst, commit a crime, because of the urge to gamble more. The thing is, even a good person can commit a grave sin just because of an addiction, and it's been proven in numerous studies that humans tend to do bad things or go beyond their character just because they can't control themselves. I also know that because, as a gambler, I've committed some mistakes and sins because of gambling, like stealing money or tricking other people in order to have funds to gamble, but before it is too late, I control myself and wake up from my addiction. So before it's too late, those gamblers should be able to control themselves before turning back, because if you miss the chances of turning back, then you prefer to suffer the consequences.

[Strongkored]

he stranger offering aid had no prior acquaintance with the husband. Why then was there apprehension that the funds might fuel gambling rather than support the wife's medical needs?

This short story reflects the current reality we live in.

If the person asking for help is clearly a person who is addicted to gambling, of course the person providing the help will become suspicious if the account number provided is not in the name of his wife, and the donor must be aware because he could be cheated and use the excuse of his wife who is sick to be able to get funds for gambling even though it looks very evil but usually addicts will not consider their actions evil other than thinking how to get money for gambling.
It would be better if the aid funds are directly given to the accounts of people who really need it and this step is much more appropriate, even when we make donations to foundations or people we trust sometimes it can be misused even though it is not for gambling but for other things that are profitable and not accepted by the people who need the help.
Gambling addiction stalks anyone involved in gambling, therefore all gamblers should be aware of this, even casinos warn of this because it is real.

[Hispo]

I have experience with people who are addicts in gambling and they do make excuses to something to borrow money in order to fuel their gambling stuff. A coworker of mine asked me if I have extra cash that I'm not using, asked that it's for his daughter because she was in the hospital. Upon closely noticing his facial expressions, it seems that he isn't bothered at all and that's when I felt like he is probably gonna use it for gambling. I'm just really worried about his addiction.

You know, those situations and the fact people is willing to lie so blatantly about their family health is one of the things which have made me wary about both gambling addiction and lending money to people I have known, before introducing myself to the world of gambling, I would have easily been deceived by those stories and lies from people who have a serious problem with their gambling habits, but not anymore.
At the very least, you are aware of that person addiction, hopefully he can get out of it and continue to hold his position at his job.

I have been told here in my country, people who try to lie to others for money usually just go saying they lost a family member and they do not even have cash to pay for the funeral services or not have money to go visit their family in their old town. Whatever... It is just one of the saddest and things which one can opt to do as a addicted person.

[348Judah]

this story underscores the need for greater awareness and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is real bro because it also happens to me. I'm struggling tho now I always set a budget but when I hit total loss it feel bad and mood swing etc.

Maybe it happened on your story he might use the money to gamble. But I do believe we can fix the gambling addiction

But who are those to take this up as a responsibility for the addicted ones, when the government are not in support of this, the casinos are not making any tangible efforts, individuals too are somewhat busy with their daily encounters and those ready and interested in doing that could possibly lack the financial aid to facilitate doing so, we have to maintain the orderliness of being responsible for ourselves, especially when it comes to gambling, we need to do it responsibly before it gets out of hands, the last hope is for any one found under this category to rely on his family for help.

[Yaunfitda]

Today, I sat amongst a group of people and listened to them as they shared a story that indirectly reflects how terrible the spate of gambling addiction is. It became evident to me that this addiction transcends demographics such as age, marital status, ethnicity, and religious beliefs, but appears to be more prevalent among males.

Yes, gambling knows no boundaries, we might be sitting in our room with the laptop or desktop and browsing the forum. But on the other side of the globe, there could be someone who's falling for gambling and becoming addicted to it. So it's really very hard for everyone now, unless you are not introduce to gambling, but for those who have been playing almost all their lives, very hard to quit and there could be bout of we have recovered and then fall to gambling back again and then the cycle continues. Unless we really have that bad experience that we promised not just ourselves but our family as well that we are going to quit for good. And we can only hope that our children will not gamble and not repeat the same mistakes that we did when we are young.

[ethereumhunter]

But who are those to take this up as a responsibility for the addicted ones, when the government are not in support of this, the casinos are not making any tangible efforts, individuals too are somewhat busy with their daily encounters and those ready and interested in doing that could possibly lack the financial aid to facilitate doing so, we have to maintain the orderliness of being responsible for ourselves, especially when it comes to gambling, we need to do it responsibly before it gets out of hands, the last hope is for any one found under this category to rely on his family for help.

Each person should responsible with what they do but if they already addicted to gambling, his family will take that responsibility by helping the addicted person to the rehabilitation center. The government facilitate the rehabilitation center and brought those who addicted to that place and trying to heal them. But if addicted person or his family don't take anything necessary and tend to just let it be, the addicted person can't get a right solution. If it comes to gambling, we must really take responsibility by always limit ourselves playing gambling, both money and time so we can prevent addiction comes to us. But if someone lie about something because of he needs money to playing gambling, his family must take him to the rehabilitation.

[Frankolala]

If the man is a gambling addict, then the woman is right for not sending the money into his account, because she knows that he will use part of the money, or if not all the money to gamble, and that has killed the purpose of giving the money to the person in need, when it is not used for the right purpose. Addicted gamblers are not to be trusted with money, because they will end up using the money to gamble, thinking that they can double the money to make more profit, as this is what use to be in their thoughts.

I know this lady that was so addicted to gamble, and she was finding it difficult to control herself. To the extent that she do beg and come up with various lies whenever she wants to gamble, because addiction gas eaten her deep to her bone marrow. She came to me the first time that her son is sick, and he is in the hospital, that she needs some assistance from me, which I helped her with some money. Unknown to be that she was looking for money that she wants to use to gamble. It was later that my friend told me that she is a chronic addict, and that is how she goes about telling lies with the name of her son that is sick, so that people can sympathize with her, and give her money. This is why it is good that you make sure that when you are rendering help to someone, you make sure that the money is used for the right purpose, and we should not be deceived.

[YOSHIE]

he stranger offering aid had no prior acquaintance with the husband. Why then was there apprehension that the funds might fuel gambling rather than support the wife's medical needs?

In fact, we must first know the purpose of the foreigner in providing assistance, for what purpose and under what agreement.....! Free loans or social assistance, without having to pay again...that's the point.
If the aid money is in the form of a loan/debt, Of course the party helping doesn't need to detail the wife's account, whether they want to use it for gambling or not, that's up to them.
However, if the money is provided for free/social assistance, Of course, the party providing assistance must know in detail whether the money was actually used for his wife's medical needs or for other things, for example gambling.

In the case of gambling addiction, we often see many people doing things that justify any means, the goal is to get money to gamble, whereas in this case, the person giving the help does not know and does not know the husband, Of course, in this case, if you are in doubt, it would be better for the person providing the assistance to come directly to the place where the wife in question is being cared for, provide assistance directly, maybe that is better, rather than presuming.

[freedomgo]

She's just trying to make sure that the funds will be used as intended. Since she was the one who offered help, she can request what she wants, and if the husband truly needs that help, he'll do everything not to disappoint those who offer assistance. Nowadays, finding people with a kind heart is rare, so she should also be treated as a special person, a gift from God.

Perhaps, from her perspective, men's reputations are linked to gambling, and she may not want to take that risk. Alternatively, the married person might not seem trustworthy to her. The person offering help will also assess the individuals they are assisting, so it's their terms to be followed, or no help at all.

[aioc]

If the man wants to help with his wife's medical expenses he should have given her wife's account, but it seems the man has a hidden agenda and declined to give her wife's account, the man can be considered an irresponsible husband because he declined to giver her account so the man can proceed to donate, the donor is right in not donating the money in the husband account.
The husband's motive is pretty obvious he will use the money on other things and not on his wife's medical expenses, people who are addicted to gambling only care about their addiction and not for the welfare of their family.

[Cryptomultiplier]

The person who was offering to help may have had a similar experience with someone else in same situation and regrets doing such upon maybe discovering it was a fluke just to gain the help. Or perhaps the man asking for help for his sick wife may have been living in a gambling prone environment where so many gambling tales has emanated from and it would have been obvious because of his adamant notion to provide his wife's account number, that he simply needed the funds to gamble some more.

Whichever way it is,  gambling has not really slowed down these days, but instead has evolved to online spaces where no other one knows and with betting also, being more of a career path to youths nowadays.