Gambling Addiction PODCAST #20: 'Death or Recovery' - Jeffrey Wasserman's Story

In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, Peer Recovery Specialist and former US Lawyer Jeffrey Wasserman shares his moving gambling addiction story.

How did he start gambling?

What impact did his gambling addiction have on his work and home life?

What is life like now that he is 5+ years free from gambling…?

Jeff is based over in the USA and is a problem gambling expert, appearing at countless national conferences in America. He is the founder of The Problem Gambling Support Group via Zoom, with hundreds of members across the globe. And besides all this (!), he finds the time to co-host ‘All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast’. (A brilliant gambling addiction recovery Podcast he co-hosts with Brian – highly recommended listening!).

It was nothing but a privilege to talk with Jeff, and hear his inspirational journey, and words of wisdom.

The Podcast is jam-packed with positivity and hope for people looking to turn their life around after gambling problems.

Here's a rough breakdown of the conversation:

00:00 Hearing more about Jeff’s background and experience

3:52 Jeff’s first exposure to gambling

12:58 Jeff’s experiences of playing casino slot machines

27:31 ‘I had a plan that I was either going to flee the country or end my life’

49:52 How did you get involved with the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems?

1:06:07 ‘There’s always opportunity and hope for people to recover’

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You can reach out to Jeff on Twitter:

@JPWdel1955

Visit the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems website:

https://www.deproblemgambling.org/

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This Podcast is proudly sponsored by TalkBanStop which is a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP to help anyone experiencing gambling harms to start their recovery journey:

https://www.gamcare.org.uk/talk/

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Finally, thank you so much for tuning in to Series 3. I’ll be back soon with Series 4 in the next few months.

Take care,

Alex.