Best way to help an addicted gambler

[rachael9385]

Advise them right, this may go a long way if we give the best we could with some piece of advice, as I know that not all of them will turn a deaf ear to what we may be contributed for them, such could be what some would have been waiting for and not until we speak up until the challenge to advise them, they may not put more attention to what is at stake being addicted to gambling.

Giving advice only helps to a certain extent but it's not always the best way, I'm saying this because I know lots of gambling addicts that I have advised but they keep on repeating the same thing. Giving advise is a waste of time if they are not willing to make a change. A gambler cannot change unless he or she actually decides to do that. if you want to go the extra mile for them the best thing is taking them for therapy.

[danadc]

I know if we advice and make good suggestions for a gambling addicts it will help them to recover fast. But that's all we can offer it's left for the addicted person to apply our suggestions, that's why it's very difficult to stop a gambling addicts except they want to change or stop gambling. If you keep advising when they're not even made of their mind to stop it . You will end up wasting your time, so give advice to those that ask for it.  Willingness of the heart is theost important thing here.  The addicted person must be willing to stop or take caution.

I know it might seem like a waste of time, but seeing someone in such a bad state makes me feel bad. If I can say something that might help, I'd feel good because even if I tried , it's difficult because I'm not a psychologist or psychiatrist, nor do I have experience in things like that But it's possible that a word can change everything if the addict allows it, or I can leave that message in their subconscious to see if something can be achieved. The idea is to try.

[Orpichukwu]

I know if we advice and make good suggestions for a gambling addicts it will help them to recover fast. But that's all we can offer it's left for the addicted person to apply our suggestions, that's why it's very difficult to stop a gambling addicts except they want to change or stop gambling. If you keep advising when they're not even made of their mind to stop it . You will end up wasting your time, so give advice to those that ask for it.  Willingness of the heart is theost important thing here.  The addicted person must be willing to stop or take caution.

The advice is never going to be a waste even if it doesn't take effect on the gambler's life immediately. If the gambler admits that he's addicted, it's easy to handle the person compared to when they don't even see anything wrong with what they are doing. For the ones who have admitted they might see sense in the advice you give to them even if they don't immediately start implementing it.

[dwyane36]

The advice is never going to be a waste even if it doesn't take effect on the gambler's life immediately. If the gambler admits that he's addicted, it's easy to handle the person compared to when they don't even see anything wrong with what they are doing. For the ones who have admitted they might see sense in the advice you give to them even if they don't immediately start implementing it.

As mentioned above, giving advice only makes sense when the addicted gambler asks for it. In other words, when an addicted gambler not only recognizes their problem but also wants help from others to solve it. In other cases, giving advice to someone who hasn't asked for it is not a good idea, even if your intentions are noble.

[skarais]

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As mentioned above, giving advice only makes sense when the addicted gambler asks for it. In other words, when an addicted gambler not only recognizes their problem but also wants help from others to solve it. In other cases, giving advice to someone who hasn't asked for it is not a good idea, even if your intentions are noble.

A gambling addict tends to ignore any advice given to him unsolicited. I don't think anyone should take care of something that isn't their responsibility, even if it's their best friend. There is a best time to advise a gambling addict, but some people tend to choose to insult him because they do it in front of others. Regarding this matter, I prefer to remain silent and not want to get involved in something that is not my responsibility, but if he asks me, then I will give advice as a friend. Of course you are right, avoid giving advice without being asked.

[Tungbulu]

As mentioned above, giving advice only makes sense when the addicted gambler asks for it. In other words, when an addicted gambler not only recognizes their problem but also wants help from others to solve it. In other cases, giving advice to someone who hasn't asked for it is not a good idea, even if your intentions are noble.

These are after the kind of advice that sounds more like an insult than an actual help. Yeah, it’s possible for someone who’s actually addicted to feel insulted because someone is tryna be a good and concerned friend, and this is due to no other reason than the fact that they’re still yet to accept the fact that they’re yet to agree that they are actually addicted, which should be the first step to recovery.

[Adams0001]

I know if we advice and make good suggestions for a gambling addicts it will help them to recover fast. But that's all we can offer it's left for the addicted person to apply our suggestions, that's why it's very difficult to stop a gambling addicts except they want to change or stop gambling. If you keep advising when they're not even made of their mind to stop it . You will end up wasting your time, so give advice to those that ask for it.  Willingness of the heart is theost important thing here.  The addicted person must be willing to stop or take caution.

If someone have become addicted to gambling is not a small job to confuse him to stop because he as take it as a way of generate income and to talk to him to stop or give a break he will be are hard test. Is better you tell your people that you wish that if you talk to them they can consider you and stop. But in general addicted gambler will always be addicted if you see they stop betting that means they don't have fund to bet but immediately they are in funds they will definitely bet to get profit because they took it as a way of getting more money because thy always believe in a short term benefit or let me says daily income. To make someone should not be addicted to gambling in need to give a break and he shouldn't be betting always.

[Powerjumboo]

However, if we see that a certain treatment, or certain words, are necessary for that person affected by the addiction to be useful, it must be done.Advice, specialists, whatever is at our disposal, we have to do it. Today for you, tomorrow for me, The best thing is to help the addicted person however we can, We shouldn't be selfish if we have the resources; it's a life we're saving from doing something terrible in the future.

When a person becomes addicted to gambling, there can be no other person as helpless as him. At that very moment, if we stand by a person addicted to gambling, it will be the best thing to do. And especially, it is our responsibility as a human being to stand by people. Even if we cannot help them financially, we can still benefit them by giving them various advice and building a good relationship with them and befriending them because a person addicted to gambling does not always need money, they need the right advice. So let us all stand by the helpless people addicted to gambling, if not with money, then with wisdom and love.

[Abdulzuruku01]

An elderly man was asked in front of me if his son, who is always gambling somehow got addicted to gambling, and they tried to talk him out of it, but all to no avail, what method he thinks he can use that will be very effective, and he said he will use his military influence to get his own son arrested and locked up for at least 2 years if he stays without any means of gambling his brain will adjust by itself.

Do you guys think such method will be effective or cause more harm to the person itself.

As a parent or an elder person, you have to draw the attention of he/she. Make him understand the negative effect of the gambling, because if you are to look in to  attention of the victims and observe you would came with the conclusion that many of them didn't understand that it's unfortunate.

gambling can never make them rich and can cause some serious problems to their life. In addition many of them take it as a source of income.  In my opinion you as a parent if you try to make some changes with force or power, then that will worse the situation, so is better to keep them understand or refer to the professionals since it has became the issue addiction.

[Emeraldo]

I know if we advice and make good suggestions for a gambling addicts it will help them to recover fast. But that's all we can offer it's left for the addicted person to apply our suggestions, that's why it's very difficult to stop a gambling addicts except they want to change or stop gambling. If you keep advising when they're not even made of their mind to stop it . You will end up wasting your time, so give advice to those that ask for it.  Willingness of the heart is theost important thing here.  The addicted person must be willing to stop or take caution.

The advice is never going to be a waste even if it doesn't take effect on the gambler's life immediately. If the gambler admits that he's addicted, it's easy to handle the person compared to when they don't even see anything wrong with what they are doing. For the ones who have admitted they might see sense in the advice you give to them even if they don't immediately start implementing it.

You don't have to advise a gambler when you can not help them. Some gamblers may need active help not by advising them but showing them so they can quickly be done with the addiction they are facing. You can advise people but it is also left for them to be strong and keep doing what will help them so that they don't become too addicted while trying to get help.
Some may be very weak when trying to stop gambling and some might be fast because of the discipline they have that can help them to stay way from gambling.

[Jody.Drummer]

Let's say that people with the characteristics you mentioned are addicted. Even though they realize that it is wrong, it is not easy for them to stop gambling completely because they will likely continue to do so as they are still thinking about the winnings they want to get. So when the situation is like that, telling them that they have gone too far is something that must be done. Whether as friends or close relatives, we must help each other in life, including telling them to improve upon the mistakes they have made. Some people may realize their mistakes and be able to evaluate themselves in order to recover, but most of them will still not stop.

The most difficult aspect of assisting an addicted gambler is that it will most likely require the person to realize it. Advice is deafening until the gambler comes to know that he is living a life of gambling that is taking control of their lives; that it has been impacting their finances, relationships and daily duties. As soon as they become aware of the issue, it is important to have friends and relatives on their side. By making them aware of the consequences of their behaviours, subtly pushing them to seek help and being available to mentor them to healthier ways of living, one can change a situation. It is hardly possible to recover quickly, although regular support can make them take the first steps on the way to the change.

Actually, I think that telling them would make them realize it, but the problem is that they won't easily stop immediately even though they are aware of other people's advice or suggestions, so they stick to what they think and continue gambling until they get what they want. So I think awareness exists, but it's not strong enough to make them change, and the impact of this advice isn't that strong either. But if it's someone we care about, such as a family member, then we will continue to help them become aware. We can tell them about the consequences of excessive gambling, but after that, it's up to them to decide whether to become aware and intend to recover or continue their addiction.

[fruktik]

Thank you, please, tell us about your experience. It actually demonstrates the devastating nature of gambling addiction, be it emotional, physical and monetary. The most remarkable thing is that you did not give up: despite the effects, you have struggled, and you concentrated on paying the debts. Victory does not only lie in quitting gambling but also in returning to self control and discipline. Your experience is a lesson that despite the point that may seem as a bottom, you can still take charge of your life and start to restructure it one step at a time.

I first became "introduced" to gambling when I was a student. A friend took me to a brick-and-mortar casino with lots of slot machines. He showed me how to play. I don't know why, but I became incredibly fascinated. I started skipping classes to go to the casino and spend time there. Incidentally, time flies so quickly in such establishments that you don't even realize it. The atmosphere itself immersed you in the game. It was so powerful that I couldn't stop. There were several such establishments in the city. So, throughout the day, I'd wander from one to the next, hoping for a lucky break. And this went on for several years. I'd leave in the morning and go all the way to the evening. I'd forget about food and other needs.

[Zadicar]

Let's say that people with the characteristics you mentioned are addicted. Even though they realize that it is wrong, it is not easy for them to stop gambling completely because they will likely continue to do so as they are still thinking about the winnings they want to get. So when the situation is like that, telling them that they have gone too far is something that must be done. Whether as friends or close relatives, we must help each other in life, including telling them to improve upon the mistakes they have made. Some people may realize their mistakes and be able to evaluate themselves in order to recover, but most of them will still not stop.

The most difficult aspect of assisting an addicted gambler is that it will most likely require the person to realize it. Advice is deafening until the gambler comes to know that he is living a life of gambling that is taking control of their lives; that it has been impacting their finances, relationships and daily duties. As soon as they become aware of the issue, it is important to have friends and relatives on their side. By making them aware of the consequences of their behaviours, subtly pushing them to seek help and being available to mentor them to healthier ways of living, one can change a situation. It is hardly possible to recover quickly, although regular support can make them take the first steps on the way to the change.

Actually, I think that telling them would make them realize it, but the problem is that they won't easily stop immediately even though they are aware of other people's advice or suggestions, so they stick to what they think and continue gambling until they get what they want. So I think awareness exists, but it's not strong enough to make them change, and the impact of this advice isn't that strong either. But if it's someone we care about, such as a family member, then we will continue to help them become aware. We can tell them about the consequences of excessive gambling, but after that, it's up to them to decide whether to become aware and intend to recover or continue their addiction.

Awareness alone isn’t enough to break addiction because addiction rewires how a person’s mind associates risk reward and pleasure once gambling becomes the main source of stimulation or escape even logical awareness of its harm can’t override the craving this is why many addicts acknowledge the problem yet still return they’re chasing the same emotional satisfaction rather than just the money. Outside intervention works only when the gambler’s internal desire to stop begins to align with external pressure from friends or family support at that stage has to be constant and balanced between empathy and firmness too much sympathy and they relapse too much pressure and they resist it completely.

Most successful recoveries begin when the addict feels safe to admit failure without shame but still held accountable they need to rebuild structure in their daily routine replace gambling with something that gives similar focus or excitement and gradually rebuild financial and emotional stability relapse will often happen but persistence from both the gambler and their circle can slowly reshape habits.

[Fredomago]

However, if we see that a certain treatment, or certain words, are necessary for that person affected by the addiction to be useful, it must be done.Advice, specialists, whatever is at our disposal, we have to do it. Today for you, tomorrow for me, The best thing is to help the addicted person however we can, We shouldn't be selfish if we have the resources; it's a life we're saving from doing something terrible in the future.

When a person becomes addicted to gambling, there can be no other person as helpless as him. At that very moment, if we stand by a person addicted to gambling, it will be the best thing to do. And especially, it is our responsibility as a human being to stand by people. Even if we cannot help them financially, we can still benefit them by giving them various advice and building a good relationship with them and befriending them because a person addicted to gambling does not always need money, they need the right advice. So let us all stand by the helpless people addicted to gambling, if not with money, then with wisdom and love.

There are some addicted gambler who already admit that they are engage too much to gambling needs someone to talk with, even you don't have money to aid their needs, but the time that you can spend to listen and to give some advise to help them realize things that they missing while involve to gambling, those things can help in terms of changing the direction of thier mindset and lead them to start focusing to what they can still do to help themselves to stay away from this kind of problem.

[Marvelockg]

and he said he will use his military influence to get his own son arrested and locked up for at least 2 years if he stays without any means of gambling his brain will adjust by itself.

Do you guys think such method will be effective or cause more harm to the person itself.

isolation does not solve the problem of addiction and that is what most people always miss out on. you luck him up for two years maybe in a rehab, you will certainly see a sense of improvement especially as it involves gambling but the issue is that there is an high chance that he gets to relate with other people of like minds and then come out worse than he went or develop  a sense of hatred towards you not knowing that you were only trying to help out.

i think it is better you get the addict engaged in real things that stands to take his attention off anything that has to do with the addictive lifestyle and that way, he becomes a better person and it becomes naturally difficult for him to get back into gambling. isolation works sometimes but not everyone needs isolation before they can break free from gambling addiction.

[Orpichukwu]

As mentioned above, giving advice only makes sense when the addicted gambler asks for it. In other words, when an addicted gambler not only recognizes their problem but also wants help from others to solve it. In other cases, giving advice to someone who hasn't asked for it is not a good idea, even if your intentions are noble.

You are right; I understand your point. Telling someone what they don't want to hear can appear as noise to them, but what about in a case where the addicted gambler already made it known to his circle that they are addicted but did not publicly seek help? Being part of those who are aware the person is addicted to me gives me some sort of duty to at least give my piece of advice, even if they have not directly asked me for it. Some can't be bold enough to, but deep down they need that advice. It's better for me to give out that advice in some cases and have it get turned down than doing nothing at all.

[dwyane36]

isolation does not solve the problem of addiction and that is what most people always miss out on. you luck him up for two years maybe in a rehab, you will certainly see a sense of improvement especially as it involves gambling but the issue is that there is an high chance that he gets to relate with other people of like minds and then come out worse than he went or develop  a sense of hatred towards you not knowing that you were only trying to help out.

i think it is better you get the addict engaged in real things that stands to take his attention off anything that has to do with the addictive lifestyle and that way, he becomes a better person and it becomes naturally difficult for him to get back into gambling. isolation works sometimes but not everyone needs isolation before they can break free from gambling addiction.

I highly doubt that isolation will help addicted gamblers realize their problem and overcome their addiction. I believe that if a gambler is forced into isolation, it will either have a short-term effect that will be meaningless or exacerbate the situation, especially if the gambler doesn't want it, i.e., has not yet realized the problem.

[Rockstarguy]

However, if we see that a certain treatment, or certain words, are necessary for that person affected by the addiction to be useful, it must be done.Advice, specialists, whatever is at our disposal, we have to do it. Today for you, tomorrow for me, The best thing is to help the addicted person however we can, We shouldn't be selfish if we have the resources; it's a life we're saving from doing something terrible in the future.

I think anything that has to do with addiction their is professional way that it can be solved easily. We shouldn't just think advice is just enough to stop addiction but handling it to professionals who knows better, i think they already know better on how to go about it.

 When it comes to addiction specialists have a better way on how to go about,  but handling by yourself it can be difficult because you dont even have the skill and techniques of how to go about it.

[nara1892]

For me the best way to help gambling addicts is to let them be, it looks strange doesn't it? haha but this is real, it means let them experience the extraordinary pain of the downturn that comes from excessive gambling, the reason why I say this is because often gamblers who are already addicted are very difficult to tell or give advice, they even think that I criticize and interfere too much with their affairs even though my advice is for their good too.

So in the end it's better to let them be, helping doesn't always have to be with action because addicted gamblers will only change when they realize it themselves.

[Mahiyammahi]

Advise them right, this may go a long way if we give the best we could with some piece of advice, as I know that not all of them will turn a deaf ear to what we may be contributed for them, such could be what some would have been waiting for and not until we speak up until the challenge to advise them, they may not put more attention to what is at stake being addicted to gambling.

Giving advice only helps to a certain extent but it's not always the best way, I'm saying this because I know lots of gambling addicts that I have advised but they keep on repeating the same thing. Giving advise is a waste of time if they are not willing to make a change. A gambler cannot change unless he or she actually decides to do that. if you want to go the extra mile for them the best thing is taking them for therapy.

Or a Gambler can not change untill he/she faces some actuall loses that will effect them in certain amount. No matter how hard you try or give advice them they ain't gonna listen.

I've a close friend of mine, who always gamble sports betting.  I try to always warn him and try to educate him about his losses. But he don't listen , one day he actually lost 2months worth of his living expense. I saw him suffer very hardly. Then he decided to stay away from gambling. He was kept himself away from gambling a full month, but I'm seeing that he started the gambling again.

I do gamble myself , a regular gambler . But I always try to maintain my bankroll. So that I don't have to suffer even if I lose my invest.