What to Do if Friend Has Gambling Addiction?
Question by Frosty Z: what to do if friend has gambling addiction?
my friend is an avid poker player, always playing poker at casinos or online,
and i just happened to know he lost a lot of money online ~ -15,000 Usd
through an online database that shows your total profit/losses history, what do you do in these situations
Best answer:
Answer by Joey Ramone
I would call one of those hotlines and talk to an expert. Normal people will have some really good advice, but having dealt with addiction myself, talking to an expert seems like the only good idea.
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