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lunasun

(21,646 posts)
2. I'll keep an eye on this thread . I have a friend who is addicted
Mon May 27, 2019, 12:18 AM
May 2019

I know he has to want to change but he has voiced it many times
No action yet

Rhiannon12866

(222,222 posts)
3. I have a friend in ACOA who began her recovery in GA - Gamblers Anonymous
Mon May 27, 2019, 01:01 AM
May 2019

ACOA is Adult Children of Alcoholics - and Dysfunctional Families. I don't know if there's a GA meeting near you - you can look online - but I know that my friend does a lot of phone meetings. She usually just listens. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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3Hotdogs

(13,398 posts)
5. I gamble a shit-load.
Mon May 27, 2019, 07:13 AM
May 2019

I am in control as to paying bills on time and meeting all responsibilities. I estimate that I pissed away $600K over the years. I have a steady retirement income but no savings.

Depression is a factor.

marble falls

(62,063 posts)
6. Seems like you have a good grasp of the problem. Sorry for my crass remark. I'm pulling for ...
Mon May 27, 2019, 07:29 AM
May 2019

you, man.

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
8. Please get to Gambler's Anonymous. As soon as possible. PLEASE...
Thu May 30, 2019, 09:48 AM
May 2019

On line, On phone, or in person. The people at GA have been there, where you are, and can help. Make the call today. Here is a link to a key page in their program. Hit the link, and on that page there is a phone number that can help. If you read the page, you will know if you need to go to those meetings.

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/node/1

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