"Up until 2 weeks ago, I was hopelessly addicted to pokies. They have consumed my life on and off for the better part of 10 years. I decided to get help, as I could not help myself, and I'm currently getting treatment, which I encourage all people with a problem to do. Talking about the addiction with a complete stranger is like a cleansing of sorts and has really helped me curb my gambling thoughts. So much so that I'm starting to believe that I will never again stick another note into those insidious machines that almost destroyed my life. It feels so good not to be a slave to the machine. Set yourself free - do it NOW."