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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

Turn him down, it's not that bad to tell him that you're changing and it's the only way to not get back on what you use to be. You can still try to reminisce old times without gambling in the table, there are plenty of ways to get in touch. I'd rather say a moderate drink will be enough to reminisce those days with him.

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Quote from: Davidvictorson on August 18, 2022, 05:06:38 PM

Relapse is dangerous. It can erase all the months of handwork you and your therapist have done to keep you off gambling. I truly believe that a friend is one you can tell the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of your to and will feel that you will be judged, mocked or laughed at. My friend would understand what I am dealing with and may likely suggest that we go play soccer or video game instead. However, if my explanations falls on deaf ears, I would have to cut-off such a person. He or she is not fit to be called my friend.

You would really be going from the start or square one if you do really make yourself do involved on gambling once again and after all the months that you've been trying out to heal yourself would really be coming to

waste and we know that professional help or therapy isnt really cheap on these type of cases which means that it wont really be that a good idea on wasting up unless if you do have lots of money then starting

over wont really be that much of a problem but if you do mind to resolved out your addiction then just like on what others been saying that you would really be refusing your friends offer.

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

No.
-/These types of real life situations, which generate that question you ask, depend on the circumstances in which they happen and on the individuality of each person.

In any case, let's go to the practical example; if he's a true friend, then he should know it, that means he's not the kind of friend you need to be around.

One of the things that I have seen and for which if one has experience or knows someone who has lived through a situation of addiction, any type, is isolation, it is something really complex to explain but I could say that it is what should happen to avoid those kinds of situations that the OP just mentioned.

It is believed that isolating him in places like his home or that of a family member works, but in fact he must find places that offer this service, some are paid but others are offered by existing NGOs or foundations./-

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Relapse is dangerous. It can erase all the months of handwork you and your therapist have done to keep you off gambling. I truly believe that a friend is one you can tell the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of your to and will feel that you will be judged, mocked or laughed at. My friend would understand what I am dealing with and may likely suggest that we go play soccer or video game instead. However, if my explanations falls on deaf ears, I would have to cut-off such a person. He or she is not fit to be called my friend.

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Which is the more important, your mental stability or catching up with an old friend?
I get it that true friendship is something out of this world and the vibe he might need at that momentwould be one that is only found in doing something you both had the most fun in but, a good friend would understand what it is you are going through if you are willing to explain. You could play catch up by discussing about those good old days too and view it for a thing at the time.
The reminds me, is gambling truly the only fun thing yaw ever did together?
Reminiscing on an old bad habit could only bring back the fun thing about it and you would be right back where you started. I'll kick out with an excuse.

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

Depends on you.

If you do want to cherish out those old time of yours with your friend and afraid on losing him or would affect your friendship then you would really be sacrificing yourself towards addiction once again
which we know that it could potentially bring devastation with your entire life.

If you do mind off about solving your addiction problems then it would be common sense that you would really be ignoring or refuse on what your friend is offering but
of course you should refuse on most respectable way and not on being harsh or tell him about your true condition and he might able to understand
and would agree into your decision.

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Quote from: AmoreJaz on August 18, 2022, 04:28:37 PM

exactly! just be upfront about what you're going thru. he will understand if he is indeed your friend. he may even suggest not to go there anymore. and if you are serious about changing your lifestyle, you will turn down your friend's offer. there are so many other activities that you can bond with. gambling is not the only thing that you can spend your quality time with. just think of your family also who are hoping that you will change for the betterment of yourself.

if he's your real old friend. If this is just a "hobby friend" and you meet him at casino, chances that he will go in some other place are very low. Sometimes this happens ; different people have one same interest but without it they can't communicate.

But again, in any case you should avoid casino if you don't want to get addicted again

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

Not only turn him down, but I will also kick him out of the house if he insists after I told him everything about my treatment Grin

. He is not being considerate if he insists on tagging me along to a casino.
We can still have a good time with a bottle of beer to reminisce about times when we were together playing at a casino. He is just wanting to reminisce something in the past, that is nothing compared to the treatment that can shape my future.

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

Turning him down will be doing you a favour and not turning him down will be doing him a favour, and this is not just an ordinary favour, but a favour that has to do with your health and his/her fun.. so with health and few minutes fun, which do you think more important? Because as for me, i will choose over my health for any fun, because for the fact that such person is undergoing treatment for gambling addiction, it will be best such person avoid any gambling sites for health improvement

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Quote from: johhnyUA on August 18, 2022, 04:23:39 PM

Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

Just change "casino" to "heroin" and everything will be even more funny Grin

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To the main point: I would try to change activity with him. I doubt that people can have only one interest in their life, so you can tell your friend not to go to casino, but to the bar or something like that. If he really value you, he will accept your idea. If not - means he's not a friend for you.

exactly! just be upfront about what you're going thru. he will understand if he is indeed your friend. he may even suggest not to go there anymore. and if you are serious about changing your lifestyle, you will turn down your friend's offer. there are so many other activities that you can bond with. gambling is not the only thing that you can spend your quality time with. just think of your family also who are hoping that you will change for the betterment of yourself.

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

Just change "casino" to "heroin" and everything will be even more funny Grin

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To the main point: I would try to change activity with him. I doubt that people can have only one interest in their life, so you can tell your friend not to go to casino, but to the bar or something like that. If he really value you, he will accept your idea. If not - means he's not a friend for you.

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Now we turn the question back, when you want to come at the invitation why do you undergo treatment to stop gambling Cheesy

Actually, if it is true that you are serious about gambling you will not care about things like this because it can indirectly make you return to your addiction and the treatment that is carried out will be very useless.

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A treat for a night! Hell Yes! This doesn't come very often. Grin

Oh wait, you're undergoing treatment.
Its all up to you so I say don't be too hard, treat yourself for a night and pat yourself in the back. Quitting gambling can't be done in instantly, just like nicotine addiction, its done gradually and sometimes they start with chewing gum or ecigar.

But if you have to say No, then say it. Just offer something else for you and your friend to do for the night to catch up.

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

I will refuse and turn his invitation down. If he is a true friend he will understand my case. It is not easy to admit gambling addiction and undergo treatment. If I accept the invitation, a relapse may happen so I need to be careful. Besides, I bet he will understand my situation if I tell him. We can enjoy our meeting in another way.

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I also think that it's not gonna that much impact on treatment if when the purpose for meeting with an old friend and also for entertainment purposes. I don't think anyone would be that addicted to gambling for that

if it's just for entertainment and is still in the treatment or therapy period, of course it will trigger addiction again and it's useless to take treatment. an example of a drug user who is addicted and tries to stop by taking medication, then a friend comes to use it a little more. Of course it will return to its addiction. at least give space or distance to not touch the things that make him addicted, get rid of it first. if you just want to remember, of course it's just a story. People with extreme gambling addiction are very difficult to treat, need a lot of support.

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Quote from: PX-Z on August 18, 2022, 12:09:34 PM

A true buddy can understand if you say NO, and explain why, no ifs no buts.

It's not difficult to say that you are currently in treatment. What's the use being treated if you will just accept the invitation for "another round" in a casino, it doesn't make sense to me.

I agree with you, if you manage to confess to him that you became a gambling addict and you can't go back to any casinos, he will never force you if he is a true friend. But it's better to ask for a self-exclusion from the casinos close to where you are living to avoid this kind of situation. It's the more efficient way to be sure to not come back into a casino again.

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

If you are at the stage where you need treatment for a gambling addiction, then it is not something casual and have become a serious burden to your life. If that purpose was a genuine friend then you should be able to share that fact with them and they would easily be able to change the location to a more suitable place. Casinos are not the only place that you can have fun and catch up with someone, so it really is a bit of a boring question. If that old friend does not see the reason why you should avoid that location, then maybe it is time to move on or at least tell them you're not feeling ready so might need to delay it until some later date.

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Having a nice time with a good old friend is an unforgettable experience that one can cherish for a lifetime. But you are fighting a more important fight against addiction. It is important not to loose all the gains you have made for just a night of fun because there is every tendency that you might become addicted just for that one night mistake. I would explain my condition to him and if he is insisting that I should come, then he might not have good intentions for him. But as a true friend I know he would understand and we can meet somewhere else.

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If he is my friend I would have no problem to be honest and tell him that I am going through rehabilitation, i would even thank him for the invitation and suggest to go and do other things which do not involve gambling. This is not about turning down my friend, it would be about not to disappoint my family which I apprecitate.Family is important, more important than having a good night in a casino.

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Quote from: fortunecrypto on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

THIS IS THE SITUATION: You are undergoing treatment for gambling addiction for two months already and only your family knows it, then one day one of your long-time buddies who you used to accompany to gamble in casinos wants to treat you for a night in a casino, and you have not seen each other for a very long time and he just want to reminisce old times.
Will you turn him down or agree to go to the casino for old time's sake.

So why not tell your friend that you are in the process of getting treated for gambling addiction and may not be able to join him in the casino?
If the friend is a sincere one, he will surely not mind it and will appreciate your decision of getting rid of your gambling addiction.

On the other hand, if you go to the gambling casino to remember the old time, all your treatment will be in vain and you might have to start controlling yourself all over again.

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