My friend is a major gambler. She loves the casino and the poker tournaments, but she has one major problem: She can't quit gambling.
She lost her car due to gambling, her house, and she's about to lose her job. I've tried to help her, but I feel that I can't. Gambling isn't fun anymore and it's becoming a major addiction of hers. Does anyone have any suggestions on where she can go to get help?
2007-11-24 10:48:40 · 5 answers · asked by Daphne 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
She can only get help if she wants to be helped. Make sure you dont lend her money and try to be there for her as much as you can. She will come to you when shes ready. She lucky to have a friend like you!
2007-11-24 10:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by spaced 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW KEEP REACHING OUT TO HER SOUNDS LIKE SHE GAMBLING OUT OF DESPERATION, THERE ARE COUNSELING PROGRAMS FOR GAMBLERS, FIND OUT WHERE IN YOUR TOWN AND AND BRING HER TO A MEETING, FOOL HER TO BRING HER IF YOU GOT TO, BUT DON'T GIVE UP ON HER, SHE NEEDS YOU, THE CASINO SHOULD HAVE THE 1 800 NUMBER TO GET HER HELP
2007-11-24 18:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by tammyorr1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to show her how much she has lost through her gambling addiction.All you can do is try to help her.
2007-11-24 18:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ce moi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's the one that needs advice, not you. She's also the one who has to ask for help. This kind of addiction is horrendous. You lose everything except the addiction. It will stay with her.
2007-11-24 18:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try consulting a psychiatrist.
2007-11-24 19:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by swaroop_rath 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋