Rebuild Your Life: Scotsman’s Fight Offers Hope for Gamers Battling Addiction
Colin Brown, a 42-year-old from Fife, Scotland, lost over $250,000 to his gambling addiction. Fulfilling his cravings since a young year age, his addiction nearly destroyed his life before helping him find a path to recovery and a mission to help others.
Brown’s odyssey began innocently enough at age 15, winning
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it was the beginning of a gambling addiction which is estimated to have cost the 42-year-old from Fife more than £250,000." He continued to gamble"
He revealed today, "I won young so I thought it was easy and I felt the buzz," he said. "My brain had that dopamine release early and I was constantly chasing that same feeling after that."
From Early Wins to Devastating Losses
His early wins fueled a relentless pursuit, leading to staggering cumulative losses. Brown would blow thousands of dollars online in minutes, once losing $5,900 in a single roulette spin. Highs were followed by crushing lows, leaving him in despair.
His gambling addiction accumulated thousands in debt that forced him to borrow money from banks, take out credit cards Aus, even stealing from his mother’s purse. He watched "My brain was wired to gamble from a young age," he said.
and it cost him dearly. His job as distillery worker was impacted, his partner left him, he lost his home, and contemplated suicide daily.
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as he got older his "Luckily I won those out dollars and that’s what drew me into the cycle."
"The distillery worker shared his story as the UK government confirmed bookmakers and casinos would be forced to fund NHS services that tackle problem gambling through a statutory levy," the story contained this
Breaking the Cycle, Finding New Purpose
Finally, at the age 40, Colin decided enough was enough. After losing $1500 in just three minutes online, Colin made a life-changing
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"If you overcome your addiction your life will get better."
" Colin spent a year studying how dopamine and the brain can make good choices and a decision to.”
He sought help through Gamblers Anonymous, which sparked his journey to understanding the mechanics of his addiction. He delved into the science behind dopamine, how chemical imbalances in the brain influence decision-making, and learning from the experience of others.
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