Gambling Addiction?
Question by MommaSchmitt: gambling addiction?
I need help, I have a gambling addiction, does anyone know of any on-line sites that would be helpful. I have been to gamblers anonymous sites, and basically, they confirm that I have an addiction. There are no gamblersanonymous meetings with-in a 2 to 3 hour ride from my home, so I was looking for some kind of on-line support. Any help is appreciated. Thank you
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Answer by jon
HELP= go out and gamble and when you win stop. go home and have a party because you won. and you ‘ll never look back.
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