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I Gambled My Way To Jail | Sean’s Story

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. For information about the work that Sean does and where to get help for you or a loved one struggling with a gambling problem, see below: Sean's Links: https://vcpg.net/ https://rehab.chp.vcu.edu/about-us/re... Instagram @vpghva Facebook @ Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/re... 🤝HOW TO QUIT GAMBLING - The Complete Guide:    • HOW TO STOP GAMBLING: A Complete Guide   ✅ Sign Up For A Guide Of Free Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/re... 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did:    / @odaatgamblingawareness   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