When a gambler has reached this stage, it is better they’re taken to rehabilitation because they can engage themselves is some other worst things that may cause harm to their lives. This stage is a very serious one that needs to be taken note of because gambling can be very addictive and dangerous also when not managed well as it should be. When you’re at this stage, they just need to cut off their engagement in gambling totally and focus more on rehabilitation because that’s what will make them more unlikely to get back to gambling again.
They need to decide fast as it can really ruin their lives if not taken seriously. Also, if they feel, they are at early stage of addiction, better think of ways how to get out of the situation before it is too late for them.
There are so many ways how you can address such situation as it has been discussed many times not only here but even outside of this forum. Just a quick search and you will have long list of articles that you can read and see for yourself how you can apply it to your situation.