I know of someone who is so addicted in gambling.who spend his time and all his money in gambling.
Which he is finding difficult to stop or control, irrespective of the consequences that surrounds it, such as relationship issues,lack of finance and emotional breakdown,many people go through so many risks just to be able to fund that lifestyle and majority of them are using gambling as there day to day activities (they make it their job) this set of people or person can loss friends, family and relationship.
Because all there focuses are on gambling, when you come across this kind of people. "all you need is to counsel them" because it's beneficial
Well counseling an addicted Gambler who has stay away from his friends an relatives plus loved ones can be quite challenging, you might be placed on an ignore list as others who tried to council him or he might find it offensive and pick a fight with you since all advice at that point in time is like a poison to his system. But however such people can not be abandoned if they are your close relatives. You can only do your best but if he doesn't appreciate it then you back of and focus on your own personal life.