Andrew shares his story of developing a gambling habit through pokies in his late teens.  It provides an insight into the progression of his gambling addiction, about the effect of alcohol and how it often accompanied his gambling. Andrew also shares about his initial contact with Gamblers Anonymous and of not taking recovery seriously until it affected his mental health, via an attempted suicide. He’s now back in GA and taking his recovery more seriously.You can hear Andrew’s GA recovery story from September 2021 on the following link:https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-202109091300/gamblers-anonymous-andrew-09sep2021If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.If you are a partner, family member or friend of someone with a gambling problem you may find the help you need with a GAM-ANON group. The GA website has a link to their website and contact details: gaaustralia.org.au/gam-anonShow your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donateMusic played in this episode was provided by the artists, via Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (https://amrap.org.au/):Abigail Fierce - I Just Wanna Feel Okay AgainWilliam Pitt - Wings of Wood and WireSimone Keane - Graced by Leaves