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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do not know what you have already tried. My advice is to make moving back home and having you pay for things like groceries phone etc conditional on his seeking treatment. (And of course give him zero money directly.)  If you have never done a psychological work up, try for a psychologist to get a diagnosis to see if there are underlying conditions.  If he does have something like ADHD or depression, get him a psychiatrist appointment to go on meds.  Look also at things like intensive out patient mental health programs and GA.  He might even need inpatient/rehab.  If he does not agree to and then actually follow through on sorting out his mental health issues that likely are helping fuel his gambling addiction, than you likely cannot have him in the home since he will steal again.  Also, do let him know that you will be there to support him getting on the right path again but that you can only do this is he is transparent and proves he is doing all the mental heath work you are requiring.  [/quote]

This is good advice. Kicking him out with no support net will worsen the issue. Gambling, excessive spending, and reckless behavior can also be signs of bipolar disorder. [/quote]

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