Advising someone in the throes of gambling addiction can be frustrating. The addict's desperate hope of "winning back" lost money fuels a destructive cycle. Logic and reason often fall on deaf ears.
The belief that an addict has to "hit rock bottom" before seeking help is a dangerous misconception. Imagine someone spiraling deeper into debt, jeopardizing relationships, and losing control over their life before they're ready to change. Early intervention is crucial.
While forcing someone into treatment might seem drastic, it can be a necessary step. Imagine the difficult choice of intervening to save a loved one from self-destruction. Compassionate intervention, coupled with professional addiction treatment, can be a lifeline.
You have spoken well. Most times the right decisions needed to be taken haste fully to avoid so serious damages that would be difficult to fix. Imagine in a situation where the gambler has gone so deep into gambling where even his own family is not taking looked out for. That stage the gambler has exceed a responsibly gambling stage.
I support your opinion that if we see any opportunity that we can stop a friend, brother or colleague that is slightly fallen into the shackles of gambling addiction we should take actions immediately. Although it would not be easy, but that gambler would thank you later in the future for helping him/her out earlier before they hurt the feelings of their relations or do some crazy things like selling properties to gamble.