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Quote from: Derekfunds on July 23, 2025, 11:37:51 AM

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Many people underestimate their potential and look for excuses to justify their weaknesses. In reality, we are capable of so much. I’ve seen people overcome not just gambling addiction, but also hard drug addiction and alcoholism—without any outside help. All it takes is recognizing the problem and having the genuine will to break free. Without that, of course, a person can’t escape their addiction. That’s where professional support comes in. These individuals have immense experience behind them, so they can not only help you understand your struggles but also overcome them.

Many families, when they have a relative with an addiction, believe that this addicted relative can heal on their own, without any medical help. The problem with this begins with the following: the addicted person may have the willpower to quit, but their environment doesn't make it easy for them to do so. If they're addicted to alcohol and live in a household where people consume alcohol, then they'll have to deal with alcohol around them constantly. This won't help them kick the habit.

If they're addicted to drugs and live in a neighborhood with a lot of drug use, then even if they try hard to kick the drug habit, they won't be able to. If they're addicted to gambling, but they're on their phone and computer every day, then they won't stop gambling. That's why it's necessary to seek medical help and isolate themselves from everything for a while until the person develops other habits. This way, they'll be cured.