Tpoppa Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I have a relative that I'm pretty sure has a gambling problem. Has anyone dealt with this or had a family member who had this addiction? What were the signs? What did you do about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CattaniAFJ Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 When they start doing the credit card shuffle and having utilities cut off regularly, they're probably losing it gambling...then chasing lost money at the casino after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I have a relative that I'm pretty sure has a gambling problem. I bet he doesn't.ZIIIIING!Srsly though, you might want to contact gamblers anonymous and see if they'll have info they can hook you up with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CattaniAFJ Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I was trying to avoid EVER giving you rep, but I can't help it after that post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 When they start doing the credit card shuffle and having utilities cut off regularly, they're probably losing it gambling...then chasing lost money at the casino after that.Yup yup. Another thing is when they have to work in trips to the horse track or corner store right after going to the bank, its an issue. A close member of my family is getting divorced from a woman who has a horrible gambling addiction (to the tune of $3-5k lost a month) and is now living in section 8 housing. Her entire budget is contingent on her success at the track, and spends countless dollars trying to find the tips to hit it big on the ponys. It's almost sad (were it not for the fact she's a POS). But its like anything else. They aren't going to change until something they do to themselves makes them change. Good luck with this. I know it's not an easy thing to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Yup yup. Another thing is when they have to work in trips to the horse track or corner store right after going to the bank, its an issue. A close member of my family is getting divorced from a woman who has a horrible gambling addiction (to the tune of $3-5k lost a month) and is now living in section 8 housing. Her entire budget is contingent on her success at the track, and spends countless dollars trying to find the tips to hit it big on the ponys. It's almost sad (were it not for the fact she's a POS). But its like anything else. They aren't going to change until something they do to themselves makes them change. Good luck with this. I know it's not an easy thing to deal with.These are the kinds of signs that I'm wondering about.I'm getting requests to borrow money, but to keep it secret from the rest of the family...odd. Just got a higher paying job, but suddenly behind on all the bills. There is a history of gambling, before now it was less of a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 It's an uncomfortable situation you are in, to say they least. JRMMiii was correct in saying that you should contact GA. They have probably seen and heard 1,000 times over the things you are encountering and will have excellent advice as to how to manage things from your POV. I wish you luck, amigo. It's a very difficult thing in dealing with a family member or friend going though a problem with addiction, regardless of the vice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 This is going to be tough for you and your family. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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