The fall and rise of a gambling addict

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

A former Army Major shares his journey through gambling addiction, detailing how it cost him his career, finances, and family. His story highlights the hidden nature of gambling struggles, the devastating consequences of secrecy, and the hope of recovery, resilience, and rebuilding life with honesty and purpose.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:16:04

Questions

1. What triggered the speaker's first major step into gambling addiction?

Peer pressure from colleagues A promotion at work An advert offering a free bet Financial debt from his house

2. What recovery milestone did the speaker achieve after overcoming his gambling addiction?

He became an army general He started a charity called Recovery 2 He emigrated to Australia He opened a casino awareness business

3. What prestigious award did the speaker receive while at Sandhurst?

Military Cross Order of Merit Queen's Sword of Honour Victoria Cross

4. What valuable personal item did the speaker sell during the lowest point of his addiction?

His Queen's Sword of Honour His wedding band His family home deed His son's toy collection

5. What medical condition was the speaker's son Matthew diagnosed with?

Right side hemiplegia Muscular dystrophy Cystic fibrosis Autism spectrum disorder

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