I saw a post about someone returning to gambling after quitting for some time, maybe a year or more. But my concern is not more on the return to gambling, rather it is on the very question I am about to ask that requires your opinions if really we want to solve the problem of gambling and addiction into it
What could be the reason for his return and what can be done to manage such situation?
Returning to gambling isn't the main problem, but returning with the same mentality as before.
Most of us quit gambling when we got addicted, but the abstinence moments allowed us to heal, have a new orientation and replaced the addiction with a new activity and finally returned a more disciplined gambler.
If the gambler has solved the reason he left and is prepared to gamble responsibly, then he's fine.
Often times we return to gambling when we get bored of refraining from it or becoming interested again from association with gambler peers
I agree with this your point bro!! the real issue is not just returning to gambling but returning without learning from the past. i think many people just return to the same habit because the root cause of their addiction was not well addressed it could be fuel by boredom, peer influence, financial pressure or even that annoying illusion of quick wealth. If someone quits and uses that period to rebuild self discipline, try to find new hobbies or replace gambling with healthier habits, then returning doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. the problem is when they come back with the same mindset of chasing losses or seeing gambling as the only way to make quick money. i think that is when the cycle just repeats itself.