Quote from: Shinpako09 on July 02, 2025, 10:02:29 PM

Well said, but sometimes, overcoming addiction takes more than just professional help, it also requires family support. A church organization can even become a second family, especially for someone who no longer has the financial means to seek professional treatment. Being part of a supportive spiritual community can lead to deep personal reflection. It can shift one’s focus and help them grow spiritually. We can’t deny that there are people who have overcome addiction, not just gambling, after becoming more spiritually grounded.

Addiction can't be easily tackled, and it needs self-discipline and acceptance. The best way is for the person himself to realize what he had done wrong and get committed to not gambling anymore and keep himself focused on elsewhere. When a person isn't able to create such a mentality and keep himself in order, then there is a need for combined efforts from professionals, the church, and other organizations that are with the intention to serve the community. The professionals can help him understand the reality, and the church and other organizations can help him stay connected with the community and perform social activities, which are also a kind of relaxation and a way to stay out of loneliness, which is the core that leads a person towards gambling.