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A 23-year-old man, Kevin, reaches out to a host (Dr. John) to discuss his struggles with gambling addiction. Kevin has been gambling since he was 12 and has tried various methods to stop, including Gamblers Anonymous and therapy, but he can't seem to break the habit. He's feeling defeated, exhausted, and hates himself more and more each day. Kevin's parents are supportive, but he feels like he's letting them down by continuing to gamble.

Kevin's struggles are compounded by the accessibility of online gambling and the ease of making bets through his phone. He's tried self-excluding himself from casinos, but it's not effective. He feels like he's living in a constant state of addiction and that the problem is never-ending.

Dr. John suggests that Kevin needs to find a way to make peace with the idea of gambling and accept that he can't just “stop” it. He also introduces the idea of talking to a friend, Craig, who has been successful in overcoming his own addiction. Dr. John and Craig have a conversation about their own struggles with addiction, with Craig sharing his own story of overcoming his addiction and finding a new path in life. The conversation is a powerful and emotional one, with both men expressing their struggles and fears, but also their hopes for a brighter future.