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"I Was Ready To Blow My Brains Out" | The Dark Reality of Gambling Addiction with Brian Dolan
"If someone else made it out, so can you." In this episode of Nothing's Off The Table, I sit down with my friend Brian De, a masters-level clinician and sober coach who has been in recovery for nine years from drugs, alcohol, and gambling. Brian shares his raw, honest journey—from the "moment of arrival" with his first drink in 9th grade to the high-stakes world of underground bookies at Sacred Heart. We dive deep into the "progression" of addiction, discussing how $50 bets eventually turned into $3,000 wagers and maxed-out credit cards. Brian opens up about his darkest moments, including the…
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