Gambling Addiction?
Question by Answer Girl 2007: Gambling Addiction?
My boyfriend has a history of a bad gambling addiction. It started as a teenager and has continued into adulthood. He’s gone broke b/c of it, but is working very hard to get his life back together.
Other than his past addiction, he’s the perfect guy. He’s so nice, caring, really wants a family and all that.
However, I’m worried once he gets some money again, he’ll start gambling. I really want to break his addiction. We want to get engaged within the next 2 years.
I just don’t want a relationship with him if he starts gambling again. I want him to seek counseling or something.
What are some ways I can go about getting him some GOOD quality help?
I can’t imagine not being with him.
Best answer:
Answer by ß?ß?
They have groups for that, just like for drugs and alcohol. Look it up.
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Officials: Gambling–addicted NY nun stole 8000
Filed under: gambling addiction help
Sister Edith Wyss, provincial minister of the 138-member order, said that when Rapp was placed on leave, she agreed to seek treatment for a gambling addiction. “She spent 9 1/2 months in an in-patient treatment program and has maintained her recovery …
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Officials: Gambling–addicted New York nun stole 8000
Filed under: gambling addiction help
Sister Edith Wyss (whiss), the order's provincial minister, says Rapp was placed on leave from her parishes in February 2011 and agreed to seek treatment for a gambling problem. Wyss says Rapp is now in recovery. The thefts occurred at the parishes of St.
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