because he is ALREADY a compulsive gambler - that answers your own question - but why is he/she ? Were they a compulsive gambler before they ever went near their first casino ? Probably voluntarily,
It's abundantly clear that you have a rigid, fixed, entrenched notion, a defend-to-the-death idea that alcoholics and addicts "volunteer" for a life of alcoholism and addiction. Somehow, some way, it's imperative that you put that on them and keep it there. There can only be one reason for that - you get some sort of positive benefit or reinforcement in a personal way.
and yes, I may be biased and bigotted as a result.
That doesn't make you a bad person and I'm not inferring that it does; it's not a crime and you're entitled to that. It is, however, one of the mainstays in maintaining the stigma and shaming elements of this disease.
I do NOT hold people responsible for becoming something they
never intended; I DO hold them responsible for their recovery once they know they have the disease.
There is an abundance of medical and scientific data available all over the internet about this disease if you should ever care enough to actually study it. There are also books, videos, studies, and mountains of credible information....if you ever decide to challenge your own gut feelings and personal ideas.
And, NO, I did not answer my own question. You either failed to thoroughly read
all my comments....or you chose to miss the point.
On page 568 of the primary text called Alcoholics Anonymous, also referred to as "The Big Book," is a very apropos passage quoting Herbert Spencer:
"There is a principle which is a bar agains all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance -- that principle is contempt prior to investigation."
A merry-go-round is a pleasant and enjoyable ride. Until the same scenery has been passed so many times as to become tiring. I'm jumping off the merry-go-round at this point.
A closed mind is always the prerogative of the person who owns it.
Blue skies,
Lyle Prouse