Chantix Works On Gambling Addiction As Well

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I was addicted to internet slot games for 4 years. I am on my 3rd week of Chantix and have deleted all the games and blocked them. It actually makes me sick to think about playing them. All urges are gone as well with going to the casino to play real slots. Chantix is wonderful! The only thing that bothers me with this drug is not being able to sleep but otherwise it's great!

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@Cinderella,

Congrats on quitting the gambling. After 4 years, I can imagine that habits like this would be difficult to walk away from. How does Chantix make you feel after you take it? Does it cut off certain pleasure points in the brain that may be associated with an addictive behavior? I've only heard about its use in helping people to quit smoking, but it sounds like its mechanism of action has a broader range of effects in the mental aspect of things.

Thanks for sharing!

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David,

For me, Chantix does block those pleasure points. I have no urge to smoke or gamble. This is my second time starting Chantix. I took it for 6 months about 2 years ago but messed up after stopping. I thought I could just smoke 1 cigarette that it would be ok. Well I started smoking again. The same thing happened to me when I was on it back then as well. I had no urge to play the slots. I have searched for information about this but can't find any. That is why I am posting this. Maybe this has happened to someone else. This time I swore I would change my life for good and be stronger then this addiction. Thank goodness for Chantix!

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I find that all very interesting and really appreciate you taking the time to respond. They say cigarettes can be one of the most difficult habits to quit; but then again gambling can probably be thought of in a similar way (especially if you live in a State like Nevada where they have slot machines in bathroom stalls, gas stations, etc. following you everywhere you go Lol). However, I believe it all just comes down to sheer will power in the end, and being able to mute certain pleasure points does sound like it would make such cravings less desirable in order to move forward past the feelings and emotional attachments associated with gambling/smoking. Hopefully the sleeplessness you're experiencing will eventually subside over time!

Has anyone else here taken Chantix with similar results?

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Yes! Chantix helped me quit smoking and I lost the taste for alcohol, (I was a social drinker) so I haven't smoked or drank alcohol since 2009! Helped so much financially! I always have a little extra pocket money now when before I would be counting pennies to make due.

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Chantix did the same for me. No urge to smoke, drink or gamble and the gambling (slots) has been a problem for several years. I think some doctors need to know about this. It appears to be working very well for me as an anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medication.

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