The Comeback with Craig Carton S1 E3: Gambling Addiction Recovery is Possible, Even At An Early Age
In Episode 3 of The Comeback, Craig Carton talks with Patrick, who is 10 years since his last wager.
Patrick’s history with gambling started at a very young age as his late father used it as a way to bond with Patrick during his childhood.
Patrick opens up about how his gambling led to a life of lies and fraud, and how difficult it was deceiving his family on a daily basis to the point where he contemplated taking his own life. He goes on to describe the relief of finally facing his challenges, and the mental clarity that comes with no longer living a lie.
Patrick is now a consultant for EPIC Global Solutions, a trusted partner for gambling harm prevention, and shares his lived experience with people across the country, including collegiate athletes.
They chat about:
- The Challenges of Facing it Alone: People struggling with problem gambling often put on a smile to convince others, even family, that everything is great. But carrying the burden alone takes a heavy mental and emotional toll.
- Relief in Acceptance: Patrick refers to the day that he accepted his problem and faced his family, and as “one of his best days—" a powerful moment of relief that came from no longer having to hide or live a lie.
- Life in Recovery: Recovery brings back the mental clarity that problem gambling once clouded. Patrick now embraces life with clarity and finds fulfillment in sharing his lived experience to help others.
New episodes of The Comeback With Craig Carton will air on FanDuel’s FAST channel FanDuel TV Extra and stream on FanDuel’s YouTube channel.
