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: