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Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost
any addict needs to replace the former addiction with something else, albeit an alcoholic becomes addicted to going to meetings, a compulsive gambler takes up gardening.
It is EXTREMLY IMPORTANT for Jerry to find something TO REPLACE GAMBLING WITH. Otherwise, he will fall back.
When you give something up, you leave a hole that needs to be filled.
Rehab 101. 6 months outpatient and that gets drilled into your head daily. 12 step programs don't stress that like that.
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That is correct. That is what we were saying. Play chess. It is a great addiction.