Oh Kitty I am so sorry for your little boy. I was married to a compulsive gambler many yrs ago. I left after 10yrs & 2 kids. Both my sons grew up without their father. It hurt them alot. I tried to raise my sons right but as soon as my oldest got out of the house he got involved with coke. This has ben going on 20yrs. I am done helping, let him suffer the consequences of his actions.