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A 23-year-old man reaches out to a speaker, Dr. John, for guidance on his gambling addiction. The young man has been gambling since he was 12 years old and has tried various methods to stop, including attending Gamblers' Anonymous and seeking therapy. He feels defeated, exhausted, and hopeless, despite his parents' support.

Dr. John empathizes with the young man's struggles and shares his insights on how addiction works. He notes that addiction is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach, citing the example of someone struggling with disordered eating, who cannot simply “just quit.” Dr. John suggests that the key to overcoming addiction is not to focus on what one cannot do, but rather to work towards building a life that no longer includes the addicted behavior.

Dr. John also shares the story of a man he met on Instagram, who has been clean from gambling since 1989 and still has moments where he feels like just one day away from relapsing. This resonates with the young man, who feels like he is perpetually one day away from giving in to his addiction. Dr. John emphasizes that overcoming addiction requires a willingness to work through the underlying issues, rather than just quitting cold turkey. He offers to put the young man in touch with another individual who has also struggled with addiction and has made significant progress in overcoming it.