Louis Ruggiero welcomes Hugo Vrsalovic to Nothing's Off the Table for a powerful conversation about gambling addiction recovery, alcoholism, and the reality of living with compulsive gambling.
With 29 years sober from drugs and alcohol and 26 years free from gambling, Hugo shares his remarkable addiction recovery journey, revealing how his struggles began with his first drink at age 8 and his first sports bet at 12.
Whether you're struggling with gambling addiction, supporting someone in recovery, or searching for how to stop gambling, this episode offers an honest look at the challenges of addiction and the possibility of lasting recovery.
🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table.
Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger.
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You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment.
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About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people.
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