Trapped In Gambling Addiction That Almost Destroyed His Life

After struggling with gambling addiction, Ike Dweck slowly turned his life around. He has gone on to help others in need.
He created the SAFE Foundation which is a New York state licensed OASAS (office of alcoholism and substance abuse services) outpatient treatment program located in Brooklyn, New York. They serve as a reliable haven for those experiencing difficulties with cigarettes, vaping, prescription drug addiction, alcoholism, and compulsive gambling.
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  • @Iriesoul808
    @Iriesoul8085 ай бұрын

    35 years old lost over 20k in 3 months over 5 years I lost over 200k im done sports betting ruined my life. Starting all over again it’s gonna be tough on us but we gonna make it

  • @alexbroughton2874

    @alexbroughton2874

    3 ай бұрын

    Lost 500k in options trading last year. 40 yo m

  • @ChatB.E.G.

    @ChatB.E.G.

    3 ай бұрын

    I believe in you🌹

  • @jenniferescava2039
    @jenniferescava203911 ай бұрын

    Best guy!! He should be blessed and have the strength to continue to help others.

  • @bradleysmoose6582
    @bradleysmoose65829 ай бұрын

    You my friend are an inspiration to me personally. I am a compulsive gambler too. You are so articulate in your parlance. What a pleasure it was to hear you express your own vulnerability. I hope God blesses you many times over. I now realize how sick I am as a gambler.

  • @LivingLchaim

    @LivingLchaim

    9 ай бұрын

    Rooting for your recovery 🥹

  • @bradleysmoose6582

    @bradleysmoose6582

    9 ай бұрын

    @@LivingLchaim Tell Mr. Articulate how overjoyed he made me feel. I am now on my own road to recovery because of him.

  • @Erik-wb6ys
    @Erik-wb6ys10 ай бұрын

    Today is the day that i will change myself. i dont want to be stuck, i dont want to watch everyone around me move further in life and me standing there. I dont want to lie to my close ones about things that gambling caused me. I dont want my relationships hindered by me being a gambling addict. i want my life back im still young this is not the life i want.

  • @GustavoDiaz-gi6ck

    @GustavoDiaz-gi6ck

    9 ай бұрын

    Glod bless you brother. I feel your pain .we will beat this ,stay strong.

  • @ayomidefrancis-akinlolu3035

    @ayomidefrancis-akinlolu3035

    9 ай бұрын

    How is it now mate, I hope you’ve finally stopped?

  • @norahanne7133

    @norahanne7133

    8 ай бұрын

    Don’t watch slot channels. They promote this daily.

  • @donaldlyons17

    @donaldlyons17

    7 ай бұрын

    @@norahanne7133 Slots are the most action packed part of gambling in my opinion so no I say watch slots 24/7 but thing is for me I have to stick to my budget.

  • @emilepelayo8864

    @emilepelayo8864

    7 ай бұрын

    How are you doing today?

  • @skqq3250
    @skqq3250 Жыл бұрын

    This is a real real heart to heart. I love this and I don’t even gamble. Thanks for helping everyone with this cautionary tale.

  • @kristine8338
    @kristine833810 ай бұрын

    Verschrikkelijk. What an openhearted interview. ❤️

  • @haroldmoss6864
    @haroldmoss68648 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the podcast. Great information 👍 👌 👏

  • @CanabisRevolution
    @CanabisRevolution7 ай бұрын

    Winning money is very addicting…. The heart breathing through my chest before the dice come out and the adrenaline rush when hitting my numbers…. And the pure rage when I lose…. It’s addicting. And if I stop…. Who is gonna care if I don’t.

  • @kelb6355
    @kelb63556 ай бұрын

    I lost all my money today I saved, and now I feel so sick. I wish I never ever started gambling. I want to stop so bad, but the casino will send brochures with free play and gift cards and draws me back. 😢 I'm so tired of losing my money every week. It's so sad to have this addiction. 😢

  • @halfwaykim7457

    @halfwaykim7457

    4 ай бұрын

    Same here. It is hard

  • @ChatB.E.G.

    @ChatB.E.G.

    3 ай бұрын

    I believe in you🌹

  • @halfwaykim7457
    @halfwaykim74574 ай бұрын

    I needed this. Thank you very much

  • @ranlitt3201
    @ranlitt320113 күн бұрын

    Gamblers do not think logically as he states. He owns an abuse center. He makes money from them. He does NOT sound as a recovering gambler. Hypnotism, the only chance. I know.

  • @mikeerickson967
    @mikeerickson9678 ай бұрын

    wow the opening statement was sooo profound.. i have never heard that before

  • @cathypaz3555
    @cathypaz3555 Жыл бұрын

    Great Pod!! Thanks for the inspiration!! ❤

  • @mmp495
    @mmp495 Жыл бұрын

    Ike is doing a great service with his foundation to many.❤❤❤

  • @cathypaz3555
    @cathypaz3555 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this podcast. I needed it so much!

  • @LivingLchaim

    @LivingLchaim

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cathy 🙌🏻

  • @jennylim1558
    @jennylim1558 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent podcast! I wanted to help family members who are addicted to gambling but just didn't know how to communicate with them. This helps a lot!

  • @SaulMalekSpeaking
    @SaulMalekSpeaking9 ай бұрын

    I’m a 25 year old Jewish guy educating schools on gambling risk. Recently talked to Chabad San Antonio on the topic… really need to have more of these conversations in the Jewish community. Would love to talk sometime

  • @suzieheng3953
    @suzieheng395310 ай бұрын

    Omg, this happens to my brothers, sisters, cousins, neighbors etc they just keep quiet 🤫 some die in silence. Some are strong to stay away etc....lots of problems 😢have faith in God to survive this storm that is hitting humanity right now. Stay far far away. There is no such social gambling. They are destroying humanity

  • @vinokumar6361
    @vinokumar63612 ай бұрын

    I love this video. it's one of the best education for life

  • @blexasgames
    @blexasgames8 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @ChristianBoring-md6fw
    @ChristianBoring-md6fw10 ай бұрын

    I'm struggling too ..I never thought I'd be so addicted to gambling

  • @LivingLchaim

    @LivingLchaim

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh man. Stay strong ♥️

  • @ChatB.E.G.

    @ChatB.E.G.

    3 ай бұрын

    I believe in you🌹

  • @CGoldstein
    @CGoldstein Жыл бұрын

    SAFE is a wonderful organization! Saving lives and families literally!

  • @arigross9864
    @arigross986410 ай бұрын

    If you walk in and casino for the first time For an example and you win 5G The casino caught you in the net and you most likely stay a gambler for a while and lose lots of money

  • @sheilarubio9346
    @sheilarubio93468 ай бұрын

    Gambling is the worst addiction my son borrowed lots of money from people he has no friends and ruined his married I don’t know what to do with him I paid some of his debt but he keep doing it I’m planning of abandoning him

  • @mathewkimosop1736

    @mathewkimosop1736

    4 ай бұрын

    dont do that find help

  • @ChatB.E.G.

    @ChatB.E.G.

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m sorry❤ I believe in you🌹

  • @zurioxsrl
    @zurioxsrl9 ай бұрын

    If gamblers know investing money insted of glambling its much better. When you see the power of compound interest you will forget about gambling...

  • @gogodan-gc7zh
    @gogodan-gc7zh4 ай бұрын

    i need help too for my gambling addiction😢 until now i am still struggling, i think it almost hit me in rock-bottom. anyone can help! i am a compulsive gambler at my late 40's.

  • @ranlitt3201
    @ranlitt320113 күн бұрын

    Bad gamblers don't associate their loss amount with how much their job pays. I'm sure he didn't. He's just rationalizing. The very sad thing is they are ok with losing. It's a rush....pain.

  • @dentallab.
    @dentallab. Жыл бұрын

    Who gives permissions to casinos to literally killing people all around the world?

  • @victorblock3421

    @victorblock3421

    11 ай бұрын

    I had a terrible gambling addiction back in the 1990's. It nearly destroyed me and and changed my life for the worse. I managed to kick it and more than 2 decades later I have no temptation. Even a Casino opened in my area several years ago and never feel the urge. The casino wasn't killing me, I was. It was my fault totally. Today I have zero debt and enough to live well into old age and beyond. Not having excuses and the humiliation helped cure me.

  • @darkassassin2683
    @darkassassin26839 ай бұрын

    G Going A Always M Miserably B Broke L Losing E Everyday Don't Gamble you can't win in the long run so don't bother!

  • @LivingLchaim

    @LivingLchaim

    9 ай бұрын

    Well said!

  • @Meme1337xd

    @Meme1337xd

    9 ай бұрын

    too late now already in debt and lost all my savings ;(

  • @propheticallyflowstewart3090

    @propheticallyflowstewart3090

    7 ай бұрын

    Amen!

  • @DuyPham-nz7oe
    @DuyPham-nz7oe11 ай бұрын

    Wining is destroy my life 🥲,.57 years old nothing, lost everything,.

  • @EyesWideOpenTruth

    @EyesWideOpenTruth

    6 ай бұрын

    I hope you get better ❤️‍🩹 my friend. I did it 3-4 times in last 15 years. I’ll never get back what I lost. It’s all material crap. But I have my health and peace ☮️ of mind. That’s more valuable than anything.

  • @iyannaspann8384

    @iyannaspann8384

    4 ай бұрын

    God Loves You!

  • @debbielasalle5472
    @debbielasalle5472 Жыл бұрын

    I have a gambling problem, and I don't know what to do about it.

  • @LivingLchaim

    @LivingLchaim

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Debbie. We’re so sorry. It must be so tough. There’s a link to Ike’s org in the show notes as well as Relief’s free number to call for guidance. You can get through this! 🫶🏻

  • @annoravetz5908

    @annoravetz5908

    Жыл бұрын

    You have done the initial thing is to admit it. Congratulations! Follow a 12 step program. I have realized it's no different in drinking addiction, in that you can't have just a little drink, you're off the wagon, you can't just do a little gambling, you end up spending all you have. "Don't go!" delete the apps. Get a calendar and a bunch of gold star stickers. Give yourself a gold star for every day gamble-free, it's literally a day-to-day thing.

  • @cnm8152

    @cnm8152

    11 ай бұрын

    Same bro, today is my last day and im serious about it. I have a serious problem. I keep chasing the same high i get from my rare wins. Its almost like im trapped. But starting now. Only i can make this change.. and it starts today

  • @thomasyost4959

    @thomasyost4959

    11 ай бұрын

    Double down dont give up

  • @perpetualswap

    @perpetualswap

    10 ай бұрын

    You need suport system a work that occupies you and it gives money and just stop it

  • @jn2400
    @jn24008 ай бұрын

    I got into slots about a month ago..won 4 grand on the 2nd day...at this point im probably 5 grand in the hole. Unless you can leave when up and able to follow strict rules best to avoid

  • @markshepherd7367
    @markshepherd73674 ай бұрын

    I feel so sorry for all gamblers that get stuck in this nightmare. You must never play slot machines or go to casinos etc. You can perhaps win on horses if you don’t bet often, but you need to know what value is and the form of the horse you are betting. I always tell everyone that they should never take up gambling on anything if you haven’t started. Plus you have to get burnt before you understand what you are doing. You can quit this nightmare but it must come from you, don’t look at anything concerned with betting. Anyway I wish you all the best in quitting.

  • @thomasyost4959
    @thomasyost495911 ай бұрын

    After watching this ur answer was obstain and pray. What do u charge ur patients

  • @bringbackthenordiques5990
    @bringbackthenordiques59907 ай бұрын

    Phillies and 49ers parlay looks good

  • @susanking876
    @susanking87617 күн бұрын

    You just said it. Alcohol was destroying my body mind and spirit, boy gambling doesn’t have the risk of health so i made that excuse for myself all the time. Always the excuses. I am coming up on my fifth weekend free of going to casino. Praying I can stay free of that BS.

  • @gustavoberdu1370
    @gustavoberdu13706 ай бұрын

    I need to know more about... I am here with my lOss and my life being ruined

  • @pokerqAK47
    @pokerqAK478 ай бұрын

    I win in poker but it’s not good for me emotionally…

  • @Avrumy101
    @Avrumy1012 ай бұрын

    Wow wow wow ❤❤❤ 100% on target

  • @TheSilentGal41
    @TheSilentGal416 ай бұрын

    I NEED HELP

  • @juliusjr04
    @juliusjr048 ай бұрын

    Damm, I’m in a casino right now 😕 gambling. I spend every Saturday here for the past 10years. Never had a losing year. I gamble with a bankroll separate from life money. 😕 I have monetary and time stop parameters. I know my game inside and out, I never (very rarely) disobeyed the numbers, I never (very rarely) drink alcoh0l 😕, I see big tippers, they don’t last. These dealers smile with everyone. They break my b@lls though, they see me like their coworker or something😕, I don’t look at gambling as a big score. It’s an hourly for me 😕

  • @steveneumann32
    @steveneumann32 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite moment was when you said “clickity clickity click”

  • @nhlalalachauke1atgmailcom
    @nhlalalachauke1atgmailcom6 ай бұрын

    I wish I had someone to help me pay my Gambling debt of $5k I feel like dying

  • @ChatB.E.G.

    @ChatB.E.G.

    3 ай бұрын

    I believe in you🌹

  • @MMchannel-xt9or
    @MMchannel-xt9or5 ай бұрын

    I began my gambling back in 2015, when i lost my job and I'm still actively engaged in gambling to this day. Reflecting on my earnings over the past decade, it's astounding to realize that I've amassed a million dollars in income, from my regular salary. I could have easily saved for a new home and made some good investments. I've allocated maybe $500,000, towards expenses such as rent, show-off living, restaurants, travel and car-related costs. However, my gambling habit has resulted in a loss of half a million dollars. I feel sorry for myself, I feel sorry that I have put my family and my partner is a weird situation. I need help.

  • @teambitcoin7530
    @teambitcoin75304 ай бұрын

    If I go to recovery on Saturday, would you mind if I bet the super bowl on Sunday? I really like the Chiefs with two points 🏈

  • @momentumliberty514
    @momentumliberty5145 ай бұрын

    Cannabis(THC) does help wonders for some people, you cannot compare it to destructive toxic substances with no medical value.. Stimulant drugs for example, are REALLY dangerous for gamblers because they amplify it 10x❤

  • @ianmallows660
    @ianmallows6606 ай бұрын

    When I used to see my dad betting on horses and dogs as a child the days he won I used to think I want some ov this a lot is lernd behaviour I’m a gambling addict alcoholic drug addict I always felt less that so I allways wandered more ov every thing I’m nearly 4 years sober all because ov aa and the 12 steps 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼📕📕📕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @rickcinway2312
    @rickcinway23123 ай бұрын

    How come even good-looking people (I’m a sub par 5 man myself) have addition issues?

  • @MrMichaellee5353
    @MrMichaellee53534 ай бұрын

    I believe that gambling addiction is worse then drugs and alcohol - because you cant see the physical damage it's doing as it is all mental

  • @user-lx9qg8we6j
    @user-lx9qg8we6j7 ай бұрын

    It's a sucker's game win often to keep u wagering. On the horses pros can win long term but you need to have actuarial skills or pay for people to do the math. A big bank over 300k is needed to start with and they only gamble 1 or 2 percent per bet. It's a business and if the advantage or edge isn't there they won't bet they will go play golf or take the kids out somewhere. For Some people it's a very serious long term problem that effects every aspect of their lives.

  • @pauly5502
    @pauly55028 ай бұрын

    Weird: November 3rd 1987 was a Tuesday not a Sunday

  • @dylan2k1

    @dylan2k1

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm guessing his actual last bet was the Tuesday week after not the Friday he lost

  • @wtfa2910
    @wtfa29106 ай бұрын

    I must admit I love casinos I absolutely love them all the bells and whistles the slot machines just beautiful and I just walk right past them to the ultimate prize of all a fucking buffet now that's where I win

  • @rce4651
    @rce465110 ай бұрын

    i gambled with a rabbi in AC to pay off cc and debt

  • @angusseletto1511
    @angusseletto1511 Жыл бұрын

    "Dangerous World" should be the title

  • @teambitcoin7530
    @teambitcoin75304 ай бұрын

    Anytime that you're praying for a win, you know you're on the wrong side of that bet

  • @bulgingbattery2050
    @bulgingbattery20509 ай бұрын

    My stepdad has been addicted to smoking and gambling since he was in his 20s, and now he's in his 70s and hasn't stopped. In fact, he only seems to be getting worse.

  • @Atreph
    @Atreph8 ай бұрын

    won 200 in 3 days and lost 50 today so i blocked my account for 30 days, still up 150+. who says the house always wins? just gotta outsmart them and know when they are trying to put you down!

  • @michaeldempsey22

    @michaeldempsey22

    6 ай бұрын

    Have you lost it back to them now?

  • @John-ue6ok
    @John-ue6ok12 күн бұрын

    GOOD MORNING IT'S A BAD PASS TIME 😪🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @thebl4ckt00th
    @thebl4ckt00th6 ай бұрын

    It's Peter Schiff!

  • @lallyamanteofficial
    @lallyamanteofficial8 ай бұрын

    @youtube ! Pls ban those gambling content creators ! They only show the winnings !

  • @LetterSignedBy51SpiesWasA-Coup
    @LetterSignedBy51SpiesWasA-Coup Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the weight loss.

  • @tripledoublegainz3612
    @tripledoublegainz36126 ай бұрын

    Mozel Tov!

  • @ucrain4971
    @ucrain497110 ай бұрын

    I thought i was addicted to gambling but I eventually won $150,000... i stopped shortly after that but im thinking of getting back into it... its not addiction, its about being consistent and clever!!!!

  • @LivingLchaim

    @LivingLchaim

    10 ай бұрын

    Oish. We wish you much success but it’s a very slippery slope. When you need Relief’s help please give them a call.

  • @blkndna1374

    @blkndna1374

    9 ай бұрын

    Did u lose it all yet?😂

  • @torralba4349

    @torralba4349

    6 ай бұрын

    It's a trap! You'll never beat it. I gambled for 20 years and won big many times but lost it all in the end!

  • @moopmoop345

    @moopmoop345

    4 ай бұрын

    You must be a troll, you can't be consistent and clever when the odds are not in your favour

  • @ChatB.E.G.
    @ChatB.E.G.3 ай бұрын

    🥀🌹

  • @johnnybates7580
    @johnnybates75804 ай бұрын

    oh no....religion is the biggest crutch.

  • @HonestAbe689
    @HonestAbe6899 ай бұрын

    Great interview however when you have details such as 20 year old + panama + Boston = To many details. IMO