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Rock bottom: The strength of willpower

Rock bottom: The strength of willpower

by Benjamin Foster | May 22, 2026 | Addiction, Mental Health, Real Voices

Photo credit: JJ Glanville JJ Glanville’s gambling addiction began before he was legally allowed to gamble, at age 17. Now 29, JJ reflected on the depths of his addiction with me. What started as small amounts of his own money quickly turned into being threatened with...

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