For me, once we saw a person that already falls into the wrath of gambling, we should be the one to come to that person and not the other way around. They need help that they can't voice out their problem as they are already out of their mind.
This might be the right thing to do but I don't think it is that easy. Remember, gambling addicts, always have a denial on their side. Approaching them and telling them that they are possibly a gambling addict might cause trouble. No matter how much diplomatic approach you do, if he is currently close to any suggestion and in denial may cause irritation and an invasion of privacy to the person. It might end up in a misunderstanding.
As much as possible, convince them or their family to consult a professional person or institution to help that gambler overcome their gambling problem. I'm sure in any place or region, there's a government agency or private one that helps those people with gambling problems.
I think we must have patience and time it right if we wanted to encourage him and his family about the treatment. If we see that the person had opened himself for help then we should do what is needed to do to help him recover from gambling addiction.
Do Not Quit Gambling Cold Turkey
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I tend to disagree on this part , I use to be a gambling addict in the past and yes I really spend a lot of money and time , I almost spend my family because of this as I also involved in alcohol addiction and smoking , But when I decide to stop? i quit instantly and yeah , I never take a look back , i return to play again when i finally find myself not longing to gamble anymore and now using this as a way to spend my time enjoying the game and not tending to win.
Maybe there is different approach but what i do believe is depend on how dedicated you are in your plans and decision and how you will hold on to it.
Lol, you didn't quit, you just took a break. Proof:
i return to play again when i finally find myself not longing to gamble anymore and now using this as a way to spend my time enjoying the game and not tending to win.