And within myself, I am still wondering, what could possibly lead a person back to gambling after successfully quitting initially? Know well the reason for initially quitting was addiction, does it make sense to go back to gambling and become even more addicted?
The fight against addiction is a constant; every day is a no to be said. People relapse and can return to addiction with greater intensity. It's a huge problem. What was once normal no longer satisfies, so the "dose" needs to be increased. That's what the phrase "just for today" means in addiction support services. It's a daily battle to be won.