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Gambling addiction can be very hard to quite most importantly when it is combined with emotions and feeling.
Using military disciplinary measures can make the case of the fellow more hardened to leave, because this can make him or her to try other ways of doing there things secretly.
There are many ways to help an addicted gambler
* Be friendly to them by so doing they will be able to share there experience with you
* You must be able to keep secrets of what ever they tell you out of trust.
* Give them every support available within your reach and when ever they need it.
* Asking them what is there aim of gambling and how they intend to succeed through gambling
All this steps will help them open up and therefore easy to advise them.
I think the approach you conveyed is quite wise, gentle in tone and more acceptable, or in other words, more effective because it avoids being judgmental. By trying to understand those who struggle with gambling addiction, they will indirectly become more open to sharing their experiences. At that point, someone will have a better opportunity to offer thoughtful advice.
I believe that when a person who is addicted to gambling develops self awareness and a desire to improve, the effort to help them quit becomes much easier. At the very least, they can exercise greater self control in deciding their attitude and what they are actually seeking from gambling.