02-12-2014, 04:45 PM
Here's what I don't understand.
I certainly felt at one time that I was 'addicted' to gambling. I was betting more than I had at my disposal, borrowing money to pay debts, etc. The 'rush' however of winning when I wagered made it all worth it.
My wife finally caught me after I had told her I had stopped and gave me the 'come to Jesus' speech and I haven't gambled since.
So, is it my will power that keeps me from relapsing or is it my fear of losing my family that stops me? Either way, it seems I have a choice in front of me to make.
Wouldn't anyone with an addiction have that choice to make, and if so, do they choose to continue simply because there's nothing in their lives that is more important than their addiction?
How does a guy like Phil Hoffman choose drugs over his kids after 20+ years of sobriety? That baffles me.
Experts? Any opinions?
I certainly felt at one time that I was 'addicted' to gambling. I was betting more than I had at my disposal, borrowing money to pay debts, etc. The 'rush' however of winning when I wagered made it all worth it.
My wife finally caught me after I had told her I had stopped and gave me the 'come to Jesus' speech and I haven't gambled since.
So, is it my will power that keeps me from relapsing or is it my fear of losing my family that stops me? Either way, it seems I have a choice in front of me to make.
Wouldn't anyone with an addiction have that choice to make, and if so, do they choose to continue simply because there's nothing in their lives that is more important than their addiction?
How does a guy like Phil Hoffman choose drugs over his kids after 20+ years of sobriety? That baffles me.
Experts? Any opinions?