GAMBLING ADDICTION

Tagaytay, Philippines
May 25, 2025 8:25am CST
I have a friend who started gambling and eventually became addicted to it. Over time, it consumed him to the point where it became a major part of his life. Now, he’s struggling to stop, and it's affecting not just his finances but also his relationships. His family nearly left him when they discovered he was drowning in debt because of his gambling habits. I want to help him, but I don’t know how. How can I support him in letting go of gambling and help him recover—not just financially, but mentally and emotionally as well? I’m worried for him, and I hope there’s still a way to bring him back before it’s too late.
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4 responses
@solidcodes (1799)
• Philippines
25 May
Tell him to study FOREX instead. It is like gambling also but if you study it your increase of chances of winning will increase too.
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@RebeccasFarm (95240)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 May
It is a weakness on his part, a defect if you will. If he wants to change he has to do it. No amount of you helping is going to help.
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@Yadah04 (3436)
• Philippines
26 May
Only he can help himself.. It really is worrisome to know a friend addicted because of gambling.
@grenery8 (17617)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 May
say you're with him and here for him but he needs to find a specialsit to fix this cause, it's not healthy.