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If I stop gambling won't it make it difficult for me to keep some desirable business and <br />social contacts? <br />We think not. Most of the world's work of any consequence is done without the benefit of <br />monetary wagering. Many of our leaders in business, industry and professional life have attained <br />great success without knowing one card from another or which way the horses run around the <br />track. In the area of social relationships, the newcomer will soon find a keen appreciation of the <br />many pleasant and stimulating activities available - far removed from anything that is remotely <br />associated from gambling. <br />How does someone stop gambling through the Gamblers Anonymous program? <br />One does this through bringing about a progressive character change within oneself. This can be <br />accomplished by having faith in -- and following -- the basic concepts of the Gamblers <br />Anonymous Recovery Program. <br />There are no short cuts in gaining this faith and understanding. To recover from one of the most <br />baffling, insidious, compulsive addictions will require diligent effort. HONESTY, <br />OPENMINDEDNESS, AND WILLINGNESS are the key words in our recovery. <br />Can a person recover by himself /herself by reading Gamblers Anonymous literature or <br />medical books on the problem of compulsive gambling? <br />Sometimes, but not usually. The Gamblers Anonymous program works best for the individual <br />when it is recognized and accepted as a program involving other people. Working with other <br />compulsive gamblers in a Gamblers Anonymous group the individual seems to find the <br />necessary understanding and support. They are able to talk of their past experiences and present <br />problems in an area where they are comfortable and accepted. Instead of feeling alone and <br />misunderstood, they feel needed and accepted. <br />Does Gamblers Anonymous look upon compulsive gambling as a vice? <br />No. <br />Is knowing why we gambled important? <br />Perhaps, however insofar as stopping gambling, many Gamblers Anonymous members have <br />abstained from gambling without the knowledge of why they gambled. <br />What are some characteristics of a person who is a compulsive gambler? <br />1. INABILITY AND UNWILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT REALITY. Hence the escape into <br />the dream world of gambling. <br />2. EMOTIONAL INSECURITY. A compulsive gambler finds he or she is emotionally <br />comfortable only when "in action ". It is not uncommon to hear a Gamblers Anonymous <br />member say: "The only place I really felt like I belonged was sitting at the poker table. <br />4 <br />