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A Way to Quit Gambling: (For Problem Gamblers)

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This is a just the Facts type approach to problem gamblers. It is a good material for the problem gambler to refer back to as a reminder of what that failure has cost him and why it isnt in anyones best interest to continue down that path. Problem gamblers can use this material as it is helpful to have around as a reminder when the gambling itch tempts a chronic gambler to scratch a losing path again. i recommend it

I bought this book in order to gain some insight and information on how to battle the disease of compulsive gambling.

What I got was anything but that. This book is poorly written, poorly constructed, appears to contain NO valid or clinically researched /proven information of any kind, and is more of some random person's person experience and OPINION about gambling. This didn't help me AT ALL, and I would NOT recommend you purchase this book.

The reader of this book would be better served by going straight to the back of the book and contact the organizations listed in the appendix such as GA or the National Council on Problem Gamblers. There is nothing in this book that would benefit the compulsive gambler and help him/her stop gambling. It is poorly written. There are numerous points throughout which take up page space. Example from Page 44: "Consider the benefits of not gambling. You will not be able to lose. By not losing, your finances will improve in disbelief. Also, emotional turmoil and stress associated with gambling will vanish." There are other equally simplistic points throughout. I found this book of little or no benefit.