Comments on: Gambling vs. Drug Addiction? What is your opinion? http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/ Drug Addiction Recovery Help for Families in Need Mon, 06 May 2013 06:12:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Are you a “Supermom?” It’s time to think about changing. | Changing Lives Foundation Blog http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/comment-page-1/#comment-30109 Are you a “Supermom?” It’s time to think about changing. | Changing Lives Foundation Blog Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:12:45 +0000 http://blog.whydonttheyjustquit.com/?p=535#comment-30109 [...] Fiance’s need to get drunk every night.” >Should my husband “back off?” >Gambling vs. Drug Addiction? What is your opinion? >How can I tell if someone is an addict/alcoholic or just a heavy user? >What is Methadone? [...]

]]> By: Do you have to stop seeing all your old friends in order to recover? | Changing Lives Foundation Blog http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/comment-page-1/#comment-25981 Do you have to stop seeing all your old friends in order to recover? | Changing Lives Foundation Blog Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:54:55 +0000 http://blog.whydonttheyjustquit.com/?p=535#comment-25981 [...] >Gambling vs. Drug Addiction? What is your opinion? [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/comment-page-1/#comment-24696 Jennifer Wed, 30 May 2012 15:59:05 +0000 http://blog.whydonttheyjustquit.com/?p=535#comment-24696 This is simple to me. Drug addiction is far worse than gambling addictions. Drugs affect your financially, emotionally, and physically.

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]]> By: Carrie http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3802 Carrie Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:45:31 +0000 http://blog.whydonttheyjustquit.com/?p=535#comment-3802 I believe that addiction is addiction. No matter which way you slice it. Some people are addicted to alcohol, others are addicted to pain pills such as suboxone, others are addicted to food. No matter which substance you are talking about it is important to remember that addiction is a deadly beast. Many people need help in order to quit. Thank you so much for this discussion. It is quite helpful to those who are in need of help.

]]> By: jherzanek http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3434 jherzanek Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:19:19 +0000 http://blog.whydonttheyjustquit.com/?p=535#comment-3434 Posted for Joe Herzanek:
My opinion is that they have lots in common. And I mean lots. Gambling is a high risk behavior and the thrill of winning is a RUSH. I personally spent many, many long weekends in Vegas as well as gambling in town where I lived.

I have not gambled since quitting drugs and alcohol.

Sadly, what appears to have happened over the past few decades is that we are starting to call all compulsive behaviors addictions. Which in turn now means we are not responsible, our addiction makes us do it, it’s genetic, it’s in our DNA etc. Rehab centers and mental health professionals have jumped on the band wagon because it’s a new source of business and generates income for treatment.

Again, this is just my opinion but alcohol and drugs are unique, they are more than just a mind game. I’m sure that there are many psychiatrists and addiction professionals that will not agree but such is life.

Joe

]]> By: Patt Manna http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3428 Patt Manna Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:47:51 +0000 http://blog.whydonttheyjustquit.com/?p=535#comment-3428 One consistent variable within the onset of criminality is the exiting antecedent of alcohol/drug/pornography/gambling use, abuse, and addiction. Crime is a sympton! We have a drug, alochol, pornography, and gambling problem.

Gambling is overt or covert. It is from the streets to the suites and the whitehouse. An addicts biggest gamble is “gambling they won’t get caught”!

Addictions are never single problems. Regardless of how it begins, the longer it stays out of control the more powerful it becomes.

Patt Manna, Author of Spiritual Infusion: Twelve Step Recovery Inside and Outside the Church

]]> By: Michelle Tee http://www.drug-addiction-help-now.org/blog/2012/03/gambling-vs-drug-addiction-what-is-your-opinion-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3270 Michelle Tee Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:34:50 +0000 http://blog.whydonttheyjustquit.com/?p=535#comment-3270 Great post. I really believe that all addictions do follow the same path and that is escaping reality which could sometimes be extremely painful for all of us. We all need our vices… and these need to stop just short of the bridge that crosses over into addiction.

Michelle Tee

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