Casino & Gambling Information

Please Help My Husband, Wife, Partner, Spouse, or Other Family Member to Stop Gambling


It doesn't matter whether you are the husband, wife, partner, spouse or other family member of a compulsive gambler. It's your goal to help your loved one beat their compulsive gambling addiction.

People all over the world have tried to stop their loved ones from their gambling addiction over and over with very little results. They have tried everything even threatening to walk out or even kick them out, if they did not stop. Usually these ultimatums caused their compulsive gambler to stop gambling for approximately two weeks. At this point in time the compulsive gamblers mind stands still until they gamble again. As each hour passes their subconscious finally takes over and they are gambling again. This time they become even more secretive and gamble even more money then usual. They believe this is going to be their last time gambling and they need that big win to pay off their debts. More and more money is lost and this situation causes their addiction to go into overload.

Unfortunately I have seen more gamblers ready to get help when they ran out of resources and had no where to turn. They finally hit bottom and were then ready to stop their self destructive behavior. The website I Stopped Gambling So Can You, http://www.istoppedgambling.com/, hope's to reach the family members of gamblers and the compulsive gambler in the early stages of their addiction. I have met and chatted with people all over the world who knew at least one year or more that their family member had a problem gambling. They did not know how bad, what to do and had no where to turn. They felt trapped in a bad situation where they could not see the light at the end of the tunnel. Every time the family member mentioned the word addiction to their loved one small argument would break out and each person involved needed a cooling off period.

Family members now realize that there are resources out there to help their loved one. Some compulsive gamblers might enjoy Gamblers Anonymous and others might prefer a more private situation to recover from their gambling addiction. I believe it's up to the compulsive gambler's preferences which programs out there would be better.

I have also found that people were not ready to stop gambling because they were ashamed of the amount of money they lost. It's important for the family member to listen. You still have a right to speak your mind or to be you. Just understand that the compulsive gambler's self esteem is extremely low. If it's your goal to go forward and help the compulsive gambler, then you need to listen, find the appropriate stop gambling recovery program and take one day at a time

I have found once the compulsive gambler tells their family the truth, recovery accelerates and the person you grew to love is ready to move forward and finally stop their addiction. More information is available at the website I Stopped Gambling So Can You http://www.istoppedgambling.com/

Mr. Howard Keith has an extensive background in dealing with compulsive gamblers, relatives and friends of gamblers and teenage gamblers. Mr. Keith believes there are many alternatives to aid in the recovery of a gambling addiction verses a twelve step program. A large percentage of his emails were from compulsive gamblers looking for an alternative to Gamblers Anonymous and twelve step programs. Gamblers Anonymous also helps a significant number of people each year but there is a large percentage that does not stay. These are the people Mr. Keith is hoping to reach.


MORE RESOURCES:

Casino gambling, you betcha
TheJambar.com (subscription), OH - 2 hours ago
The issue of casino gambling in Ohio is being heatedly debated in a series of TV and radio ads. Supporters claim that it will create 5000 new jobs and raise ...
Ohio gambling TheJambar.com (subscription)
all 2 news articles


Gambling911.com

No Casino Gambling for Miami Beach Any Time Soon
Gambling911.com, FL - Oct 15, 2008
While the prospect of casino gambling at one of the city's storied hotels is far from certain, beach leaders Tuesday approved a resolution opposing casino ...


'Casino' Gambling Legend Dies
Sky News, UK - 20 hours ago
Use the drop down menu below to filter stories and videos the way you want - when you want it! Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, the legendary Las Vegas gaming ...


Group wants Prop A answers: Proponents say initiative lists ...
Pacific Daily News, GU - 3 hours ago
The convention center is a requirement of Proposal A, or the Responsible Gaming Act, which would license casino gambling at Guam Greyhound Park. ...


Group Claims Lotto Vote Sets Stage for Casino Gambling
Eyewitness News Memphis,  USA - Oct 13, 2008
The group claims the proposal does not let voters know whether it would pave the way for casino gambling in the future. Lt. Governor Bill Halter says his ...


Mixed messages on gambling at proposed Miami complex
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Oct 10, 2008
The manager of a proposed complex in Park West told Miami commissioners that casino gambling is not an option there. But a committee formed by the project's ...


Casino gambling a viable Branson entertainment option
Branson Courier,  United States - Oct 9, 2008
by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull By GARY J. GROMAN Casino gambling can now be added to the repertoire of exciting entertainment options available to ...


Guam Governor Opposes Casino Gambling Proposition
pacific, HI - Oct 7, 2008
Felix Camacho has come out against a ballot initiative that would legalize casino gambling on Guam , the Marianas Variety reports. Guam voters will be asked ...


Prop A forum will be one-sided: Proponents have dropped out of ...
Pacific Daily News, GU - Oct 14, 2008
The initiative proposes to license casino gambling at Guam Greyhound Park in combination with development of a convention/event center. ...


Losing Las Vegas Shows How Americans Crap Out in Housing Casino
Bloomberg - 31 minutes ago
The quick profits that so easily spread from Nevada to Florida, just as casino gambling migrated to 37 states, are now proving what happens in Vegas rarely ...

Casino-Gambling - Google News

home | site map
© 2006