Hello Need hope, hi and welcome.
I can say to you to stop the drinking as well as the gambling, but unfortunately, it won't mean much, as it didn't with me when I was drinking, I had to make up my own mind whether I stopped or continued on, but when I was ready I could stop and haven't had a drink for nearly 3 years.
Enough of me, this is your thread and I do understand the hold it has on you, but know that people like you really want to stop but are unable to because the power of these addictions.
If I can say that your doctor can prescribe some medication that will stop the 'want to drink', it takes away that urge you have when drinking and if you decide to drink while taking this med, you won't feel the buzz you normally do when not taking any medication.
It will only work if you seriously want to stop, but you need to change your routine to replace what you would normally do, and you can do this, as I found out, by drinking a large glass of fizzy drink, the entire amount and then have something to eat, do this if for some reason you do get the urge to drink, but this shouldn't happen.
There are places for you to visit, like AA, but I didn't find them helpful because the same people stood up and said exactly what they said last time, although this may benefit you.
I can't name the medication but if you search the net it will come up or if you visit your doctor they will know.
Please let me know how you are feeling, as I want to help you.
Geoff.
