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

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

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

Right side hemiplegia Autism spectrum disorder Cystic fibrosis Muscular dystrophy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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