I Have A Problem Gambling And I Have Lost Everything
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Apr 18, 2007
I Have A Problem Gambling And I Have Lost Everything
To often compulsive gamblers utter the words I am have a problem gambling and now I lost everything. At this point in their life they are finally ready to admit they have a problem gambling. These same people are increasing at an alarming rate. Only a year ago things seem to be less dramatic then they are right now when it comes to gambling addiction. The accelerated growth in this addiction is paralleled to the growth in the gaming industry. Since a significant number of our population have now been exposed to this gaming industry the negative affects are more apparent. Each and every day we hear a new story about someone who has lost everything due to their gambling addiction and we may now know someone who also has been negatively affected. Now that we know people are addicted to gambling, what should we do? This is a very difficult question to answer but I believe education and awareness can help those inflicted with this self destructive addiction. Unfortunately gambling addiction also affects all those around the compulsive gambler. I have received several emails from people who believe their solutions would help decrease the accelerated growth of those addicted to gambling. The following are examples of those emails: We should outlaw all forms of gambling. The gamming industry needed rules and regulations that they must adhere to like the alcohol industry. At the very least remove all ATM machines from gambling establishments especially casinos that have slot machines. No Check cashing allowed at any gaming establishments No alcohol should be allowed in casinos Gambling establishments should not be allowed to use the postal service to send incentives for people to come to their place to gamble. Most people are easy prey. The gambling establishments send a fifty dollar gift certificate knowing the gambler is going to spend a at least ten times that amount. No large billboard advertising. This industry makes their money by drawing on the innocent only to hook them and take everything they have worked so hard for. No commercial advertising, donating to charities or sponsoring of the local news. The above email comments are from those who have suffered directly to the the gaming industry. Remember it is not only the gambler but their family and friends who also have been negatively affected. They are biased and they have a right to be. Remember these words I have a problem gambling and I have lost everything. because this could be you or your family member. If you even have the slightest notion you have a problem gambling, face it straight on and take the appropriate action. You can recover before you lose everything you have worked so hard for. If you are have lost everything, you can rebuild your life and move forward. There are so many people who have walked in your shoes. I know this can be very painful, but with each day that passes as you begin your road to recovery you life will get brighter and brighter. The good news people can recover from this addiction
For more information on gambling addiction and stop gambling you can check out
Stop Gambling Addiction website has the useful resources and links on how to stop gambling. http://www.istoppedgambling.com/
Stop Gambling Addiction website has the useful resources and links on how to stop gambling. http://www.istoppedgambling.com/
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