In this video, Sal shares how recovery was not a single dramatic decision to “get his life together,” but an accumulation of moments of increased awareness that gradually changed his direction.

In a recent segment by NBC Bay Area, attention turned to how gambling has steadily woven itself into major sporting events and the growing impact this integration has on addiction. In this video, Sal mentioned that particularly with young men, gambling behavior is reinforced in society.

In a recent post, we reflected on a point-shaving scandal in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, exploring how gambling has become deeply embedded in everyday systems—and how pressure, exposure, and desperation can quietly pull people into decisions they never expected to make.

In a recent interview with Queen City News, we discussed the emotional and neurological side of gambling addiction, the cycle of chasing wins and losses, and why the warning signs are often visible to loved ones long before the gambler acknowledges them.

Focusing only on the financial crisis can actually keep recovery out of reach. True healing starts when you shift your focus from money to meaning — rebuilding trust, identity, and purpose. That’s where lasting change begins.

We often think of an addictive personality as a curse, something to fight against or erase. But what if the same traits that once fueled a gambling problem could actually become your biggest strength in recovery?

Like all addictions, gambling carries a dangerous mythology. At The Recovery Partners, we speak plainly and candidly to separate fact from fiction around this lethal vice. Here’s a look at five persistent myths we encounter and the truths hiding behind them: