AT his worst, he would wake up in the middle of the night in search of his next hit.

He would lie to his parents before looking for an excuse to make a quick exit while he was never “grateful” for the time he spent with his little boy.

His employment was almost second fiddle as his mind became quickly riddled by his addiction even minutes after huge personal glory.

This is the depth Michael Chopra stooped too as his gambling addiction took hold.

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