Why Quitting One Addiction Can Lead to Another
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Episode notes
What happens when someone quits drugs, alcohol, or gambling—but the underlying addictive behavior finds somewhere else to go? Rob sits down with Bobby and Nima to discuss cross-addiction, the growing overlap between gambling and substance use, and why stopping one destructive behavior doesn’t always mean the addiction itself has been addressed. Rob shares how his gambling addiction appeared through sports betting, casino games, slots, poker, day trading, and cryptocurrency—and how he began drinking more after he stopped gambling. Bobby and Nima explain how people in early recovery can transfer the same compulsive patterns into gambling, relationships, exercise, shopping, or other high-risk behaviors. They also discuss why gambling addiction often goes undetected in traditional treatment, the warning signs loved ones should watch for, and how C ...