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Hi there and thank you for your question. The short answer is no - I'm not aware of a program that targets both addictions. My truth though is that to a certain extent, addiction is addiction is addiction. The only addiction that is unique is food addiction because that's something a person has to do everyday. All other addictions are things we never have to do again if we choose, do the work, and get the support we need.
Gambling makes your brother want to drink and drinking makes him want to gamble. Unfortunately, neither are manageable and the two together are just that much worse. Earnestly working a program like AA requires accountability and if he is willing to share all of his struggles with a sponsor and make a commitment to living one day at a time, both addictions can be overcome.
Seeking out an expert in addiction counseling would likely be beneficial as well. It's lovely how much you care about his struggles - keep reminding him that you're there is he wants to invest in Recovery.
Very best,
Jim
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Jim LaPierre
LCSW, CCS
Brewer, Maine
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Anger Management, Gay Lesbian Issues, Spirituality, Divorce, Compulsive Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, OCD, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Anxiety or Fears, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, Relationship Issues, Women, Loss or Grief, Eating Disorders, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life
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