Best way to help an addicted gambler

[Chibit01]

It could be okay when anyone get punishment for 2 years and there will have no access of iunternet or offline gambling so the person must have to stop gambling. But it may turn into opposit if the person re-start gambling and in this time it may turns into more negative as in this time the person may starts anything unethical as the person already knows what may happen and what will not.

No access to internet so that the person won’t gamble and watching every movement which the person makes so as not to let the person go offline to go and gamble or borrow phone to do that is also another good method but while doing all of this the most important thing should be to be letting the person know the main purpose while they are being restricted from that, so that they can also be learning and won’t have to be aggressive in gambling if they finally get the opportunity to start again.

[Akbarkoe]

Effective or not, we won’t know until we see the result. But for me, since advice doesn’t work, maybe that’s a good thing to keep him away from gambling. However, it doesn’t mean he won’t go back after two years. The only guarantee is that they can stop him from playing for two years. The one who can help a gambling addict the most is himself. If he is determined, that two years might help, but if not, even if it’s five years, there will still be a time when he goes back to his habit.

stopping him from gambling for two years means that they need to take restrict him from making use of a mobile phone while in that phase of tying to recover. Gambling addiction isn't really easy to stop and even if a gambler gets help from other people to quit their addiction it might not really be necessary because what's actually needed is personal effort without this it would be impossible to stop

Does that mean we isolate him for two years from the internet, I think he will miss a lot of information and the latest developments, it is better to hand it over to a professional, it probably won't take years to cure his addiction, and he can live a normal life without gambling even if he can access online casinos, don't be too cruel to someone, there are other ways to treat addiction, even for those with hard hearts and heads.

[Dunamisx]

Most times, they will need our help, so that we can come in and help where necessary, we cant take extra time to discover on where the fault lies and try to suggest them on some possible ways that can serves a rescue routes from the addiction, who knows they might be effective if we give a try.

[sompitonov]

Effective or not, we won’t know until we see the result. But for me, since advice doesn’t work, maybe that’s a good thing to keep him away from gambling. However, it doesn’t mean he won’t go back after two years. The only guarantee is that they can stop him from playing for two years. The one who can help a gambling addict the most is himself. If he is determined, that two years might help, but if not, even if it’s five years, there will still be a time when he goes back to his habit.

stopping him from gambling for two years means that they need to take restrict him from making use of a mobile phone while in that phase of tying to recover. Gambling addiction isn't really easy to stop and even if a gambler gets help from other people to quit their addiction it might not really be necessary because what's actually needed is personal effort without this it would be impossible to stop

Does that mean we isolate him for two years from the internet, I think he will miss a lot of information and the latest developments, it is better to hand it over to a professional, it probably won't take years to cure his addiction, and he can live a normal life without gambling even if he can access online casinos, don't be too cruel to someone, there are other ways to treat addiction, even for those with hard hearts and heads.

I think these measures against players are too strict, because the internet has become a necessity for me, and I don't want to be in an information vacuum. I enjoy reading a lot of information, learning new things, reading analytical materials, including about gambling, and communicating with other players on forums. Honestly, even this helps me keep myself in check, especially when players share their unsuccessful stories in the game or how they lost. It's sad to read this, but it helps keep my mind sharp and prevents me from relaxing when I start to have a losing streak.

[Showlove01]

It could be okay when anyone get punishment for 2 years and there will have no access of iunternet or offline gambling so the person must have to stop gambling. But it may turn into opposit if the person re-start gambling and in this time it may turns into more negative as in this time the person may starts anything unethical as the person already knows what may happen and what will not.

No access to internet so that the person won’t gamble and watching every movement which the person makes so as not to let the person go offline to go and gamble or borrow phone to do that is also another good method but while doing all of this the most important thing should be to be letting the person know the main purpose while they are being restricted from that, so that they can also be learning and won’t have to be aggressive in gambling if they finally get the opportunity to start again.

This can actually work or help an addict but that is very harsh and embarrassing mostly if the person is an adult, imagine depreving the person internet access and not using mobile phone that will be total and serious isolation and like I said it may help but that is so extreme and sometimes all these will not even work because change is what comes from the heart and followed by determination which means, some people can still undergo these processes and yet will not change.

[Sonia_123]

Arresting an addict to stop gambling is a wrong move that should not be done at all instead you take him to a rehab or get a good councilor for him, also prevent him from getting access to gambling and his peer groups or anything connected to gambling and should be monitored properly no to go back to addiction, when you use force on an addict you will be causing more harm to him instead of helping him.

[Accardo]

Does that mean we isolate him for two years from the internet, I think he will miss a lot of information and the latest developments, it is better to hand it over to a professional, it probably won't take years to cure his addiction, and he can live a normal life without gambling even if he can access online casinos, don't be too cruel to someone, there are other ways to treat addiction, even for those with hard hearts and heads.

Ridiculous, internet restriction would mean going back to gaming whenever he gains access. In treatments, the victim is to be allowed an open access to the activity, the goal is to know how well the player is able to control his urge of gaming despite having a full access. Shutting down access to the net would also make the player feel isolated over time and as well develop ostracism within the person living with addiction and the internet restrictor. These people in a short definition need steady kindness and love, not restrictions.

[DaNNy001]

I don’t know if someone has already posted something like this here, but this is based on my personal experience. In my opinion, the only one who can truly help them overcome gambling addiction is themselves. They are fighting their own mindset, because gambling addiction is a mental battle. You start believing that gambling is the way to escape poverty.

Financial help is not really a solution, because instead of using the money to pay bills, there is a high chance it will just be used for gambling again.

you are absolutely right on that, no one can really help anyone to get out of addiction unless they put in effort to help themselves. This is the reason why therapy cannot be the only solution if the gambler is not willing to do what it takes to come out of their gambling addiction..gambling addiction is veey serious and it takes a lot of mental discipline to stop but this is something possible to achieve

[Ugeh002]

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.

Playing of bet, is self employed, you can decide to quit gambling without anyone telling you. I was leaving life each day that passess by if I don't gamble, I feel unpredictable you will never understand my movement. Because in my brain, I will be calculating how Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester city and Aston villa, arsenal and other teams will win there games on weekend. You  know I was not myself again. Every little cash  that enters my hand. I will think of bet first. Not until one very faithful morning I decided to quit gambling and I also I advise myself. So you see. I have changed from gambling.

[hedgeh0g]

I don’t know if someone has already posted something like this here, but this is based on my personal experience. In my opinion, the only one who can truly help them overcome gambling addiction is themselves. They are fighting their own mindset, because gambling addiction is a mental battle. You start believing that gambling is the way to escape poverty.

Financial help is not really a solution, because instead of using the money to pay bills, there is a high chance it will just be used for gambling again.

you are absolutely right on that, no one can really help anyone to get out of addiction unless they put in effort to help themselves. This is the reason why therapy cannot be the only solution if the gambler is not willing to do what it takes to come out of their gambling addiction..gambling addiction is veey serious and it takes a lot of mental discipline to stop but this is something possible to achieve

I want to say that helping another gambler, especially if they're addicted to gambling, is an extremely difficult task, but the key is to try and not give up. First of all, I'd advise such a player to watch interviews with former addicted gamblers, in which they detail their journey. After ten such videos, they'll realize they're going through the same thing. Even though they thought they were unique and unlike anyone else, this fact will surprise them, as will the fact that these players tried to gamble too harshly and without taking risks. All this will make them realize that there have been millions of such players, and therefore it's better not to follow this path. I think this is the most effective method, and not the most obvious one for many.

[bettercrypto]

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.

While the actions of the military personnel may be viewed negatively by some, his intentions were rooted in the welfare of his child. If he faces a two-year grounding, I personally find it justifiable under the circumstances. Nevertheless, if other options exist to support his child, those should be prioritized over such drastic measures.

Given the rigid nature of military discipline, this situation is difficult to swallow, particularly if it deviates from his true dedication. I believe that if there hadn't been any negligence, this unfortunate situation could have been avoided.

[Orpichukwu]

Most times, they will need our help, so that we can come in and help where necessary, we cant take extra time to discover on where the fault lies and try to suggest them on some possible ways that can serves a rescue routes from the addiction, who knows they might be effective if we give a try.

If we don't spend time with someone who is addicted, we won't know how to help them, and it's only when we know how they react and what can work for them that we can proceed with an option, but what the man described in the OP plans to do is a very hard thing and can cause more damage to the person than the help he's trying to render.

[Rabata]

I don’t know if someone has already posted something like this here, but this is based on my personal experience. In my opinion, the only one who can truly help them overcome gambling addiction is themselves. They are fighting their own mindset, because gambling addiction is a mental battle. You start believing that gambling is the way to escape poverty.

Financial help is not really a solution, because instead of using the money to pay bills, there is a high chance it will just be used for gambling again.

you are absolutely right on that, no one can really help anyone to get out of addiction unless they put in effort to help themselves. This is the reason why therapy cannot be the only solution if the gambler is not willing to do what it takes to come out of their gambling addiction..gambling addiction is veey serious and it takes a lot of mental discipline to stop but this is something possible to achieve

In many cases, the gambler wants to get out of gambling addiction on his own, but he cannot get out of it because he does not have the ability to control himself. There are some gamblers who are devastated by losses. At one point, when they have money again after a long break, they start gambling again without any hesitation. If the gambler cannot control himself, then he will not be successful in any of his efforts. His own efforts play the most important role in curing addiction. While some gamblers realize they are addicted and try to free themselves from it, there are many who are not even aware of it.

[Cgrexp]

Arresting an addict to stop gambling is a wrong move that should not be done at all instead you take him to a rehab or get a good councilor for him, also prevent him from getting access to gambling and his peer groups or anything connected to gambling and should be monitored properly no to go back to addiction, when you use force on an addict you will be causing more harm to him instead of helping him.

I also don't think that arresting someone for gambling addiction will completely reduce the addiction. Rather, if this is done, people will start playing secretly. Gambling addiction is a mental problem, so arresting and physically punishing them cannot change their mentality. Yes, maybe the number of people who gamble may decrease a little due to the fear of being arrested and punished. However, a person who is addicted to gambling should not be punished but should be given proper treatment and advice. The most important thing is own will. if does not have his own will to stay away from gambling, then no one can keep him away from gambling.

[alastantiger]

you are absolutely right on that, no one can really help anyone to get out of addiction unless they put in effort to help themselves. This is the reason why therapy cannot be the only solution if the gambler is not willing to do what it takes to come out of their gambling addiction..gambling addiction is veey serious and it takes a lot of mental discipline to stop but this is something possible to achieve

I quite agree with you with what you just said A gambler that is addicted needs to understand that he's now an addict and all the decisions that needs to be taken has to come from him first before others can assist him but still I think that we can also help those that are addicted even though they don't want to help themselves what I mean by that is that we can persuade them, we can show them reasons why it is necessary for them to help themselves. There have been situations when people became the best of themselves when others came in and helped them out children needs to be taught and I see gamblers that are addicted as children that need new lessons and this lessons come only come from those that are not addicted it must not necessarily be therapist but from the family members and friends. They can help by always persuading the gambler to stop what he or she is doing and begin to learn new skills that will help out in his life. Gambling addiction is very difficult to get over with and just one person cannot get over it on their own they need help they need assistance from everybody in their cycle.

[SirLancelot]

Best way I can think of is always trying to be locking them up on rehabilitation centre. I do not know any gambling addicts I am not going to be help of that but I know drunks and that is what helped them. Not in a bad way, rehabilitation centres are not like prisons, you are not locked in the sense that you can't get out, if you do sign the papers that you are not accusing of them anything and want to get out and if anything happens to you then it's your fault, you can get out.

But, I have known some people who did from four months to a year and they were all better afterwards, it was really good because they had no option to drink, that option was taken away from them, and that is how they made so much progress.

[Tungbulu]

Does that mean we isolate him for two years from the internet, I think he will miss a lot of information and the latest developments, it is better to hand it over to a professional, it probably won't take years to cure his addiction, and he can live a normal life without gambling even if he can access online casinos, don't be too cruel to someone, there are other ways to treat addiction, even for those with hard hearts and heads.

I believe the level of stage of addiction should also be put into adequate consideration when choosing a method of curing addiction or helping the victim. Of a truth, the best way to help a victim of addiction would be to hand them over to a professional because they’ll be in a better position to know the best method to employ. But there are actually certain situations that certain restrictions (that includes internet or access to both online and offline casinos) for while can actually help too. It all depends on the level of addiction.

[fredericktaylor]

Arresting an addict to stop gambling is a wrong move that should not be done at all instead you take him to a rehab or get a good councilor for him, also prevent him from getting access to gambling and his peer groups or anything connected to gambling and should be monitored properly no to go back to addiction, when you use force on an addict you will be causing more harm to him instead of helping him.

It can never be the right method to completely addicted people from their addiction by using force. First of all, addicted people should be kept completely away from gambling for a long time and they should be made to understand the reality well. What they are doing is actually quite risky for a healthy and normal life, addicted people can remember whatever is said for a very short time, because they always go through a trance, after a while they forget everything they said before, they become restless to calm their minds, so when we can make addicted people realistic, their mentality will work more to get better and we have to keep an eye on this so that they do not do this again in the future.

[junder]

I agree about having the willingness and the need to cooperate. If the gambling addict doesn't cooperate, no one is going to help him.
Even if tough love is applied to that, if they don't have the willingness and they are not cooperating with it.
That's just a useless help that they're doing and just like that dad, he's doing it with force and that could lead to no chance of success.

I myself will not help him if the addicted person does not ask for help or advice from me, I will just silence him until he gets his own point of awareness because from there he can think of changing for the better. And if for example we have tried to help him many times but have not succeeded then just keep quiet, because in my opinion silence is a way of helping too.

[ChocolateBitcoinK]

I agree about having the willingness and the need to cooperate. If the gambling addict doesn't cooperate, no one is going to help him.
Even if tough love is applied to that, if they don't have the willingness and they are not cooperating with it.
That's just a useless help that they're doing and just like that dad, he's doing it with force and that could lead to no chance of success.

I myself will not help him if the addicted person does not ask for help or advice from me, I will just silence him until he gets his own point of awareness because from there he can think of changing for the better. And if for example we have tried to help him many times but have not succeeded then just keep quiet, because in my opinion silence is a way of helping too.

It is true that not all people can be forced to change, especially if the desire to change in matters like addiction does not come from within, then no outside help is permanent. There should be a desire to remove the addiction on your own, if we tell someone something on our own, we have no importance there, they do not even value our words, so he should understand that he has to find the solution to the problem himself. When self-realization comes, then the problem becomes very easy to solve.