Hope this helps at least 1 person

I believe we have to have compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or in others.I do believe that the source of addictions is not to be found in genes,but in childhood trauma and in stress and social dislocation endemic to systems of inequality and injustice.Those of us who struggle with addiction simply grew up in an environment where our needs weren't met, and we resorted to coping mechanisms that later became addictions.

And Dave I really love your posts you're mentioning almost in every post of yours inner hurt child absolutely correct its lovely to see that someone is so educated here and went through so much in his life to beat this addiction and to understand this addiction.I don't know you but hell I am proud of someone like you.Best of luck to all people who suffer with gambling or any other addiction.

Hope this helps to someone on his/hers road to recovery.