I Gambled My Way To Jail | Sean’s Story

Описание: In this video, I interview Sean Fournia, a recovering gambler who now serves as a peer support specialist in Virginia helping other problem gamblers who are still in need. He was convicted of 12 felonies and ended up homeless as a result of his gambling, this is is story of redemption. This is one of the craziest stories of gambling addiction I've ever heard.

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About My Channel:
ODAAT Recovery is about helping people who are struggling with gambling problems find resources for recovery and my story of Gambling Addiction recovery so they can avoid making the same mistakes with their life that he made with his. Founded in 2023.

ODAAT Recovery reaches an average of 15 million people on a monthly basis across all platforms, and is aimed at being a community platform for all of those who are struggling with problem gambling. It is the culmination of his six years of experience battling a gambling addiction and his two years of experience in recovery. Common Facts About Gambling Addiction:
Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people.

Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins.

Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself.

Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety.

Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 0:30 Gambling Took Everything From Me
0:30 - 1:20 Meet Sean F
1:20 - 2:20 Early Life & Dopamine Addiction
2:20 - 3:18 How Gambling Took Over My Life
3:18 - 4:24 My First Casino Experience as a Child
4:24 - 5:31 The Allure of Gambling & Easy Money
5:31 - 6:42 How Sports & Gambling Intertwined
6:42 - 7:49 The Peak of My Gambling Addiction
7:49 - 9:06 Gambling Debt, Loans & Desperation
9:06 - 10:08 Gambling in Prison & Jailhouse Betting
10:08 - 11:30 The Reality of Gambling in Jail
11:30 - 12:44 Why I Kept Returning to Prison
12:44 - 14:02 How Gambling Led to Crime & Arrests
14:02 - 15:20 The Moment I Chose Recovery
15:20 - 16:36 Relapse & The Cycle of Addiction
16:36 - 18:06 Breaking the Gambling-to-Substance Cycle
18:06 - 19:28 How My Support Network Saved Me
19:28 - 20:46 The Power of Peer Support & Giving Back
20:46 - 22:14 Changing the Belief System in Recovery
22:14 - 23:41 Overcoming Shame & Rebuilding Life
23:41 - 25:02 The Harsh Reality of Gambling Addiction
25:02 - 26:29 The Final Warning: Don’t Let This Be You
26:29 - 27:49 Seeing My Past in Others Struggling Today
27:49 - 29:06 Why Recovery Takes Time to Feel Normal
29:06 - 30:26 The Emotional Toll of Gambling, Not Just Money
30:26 - 31:41 The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Gambling
31:41 - 32:57 What Would Have Stopped Me From Gambling?
32:57 - 34:10 The Illusion of Beating the System
34:10 - 35:29 Questioning Authority & The Allure of Risk
35:29 - 36:42 How to Get Help for Gambling Addiction
36:42 - 37:20 Recovery is Possible: Take the First Step