Recovery and Gam(bl)ing Posted On

Recovery Although the 2016 celebration of Recovery Month is behind us, we shouldn’t forget that recovery is every day!  Recovery can be an exciting time for everyone.  It can be a time of exploration into who you are, and a time to rebuild relationships with anyone who brings a positive experience into your life.  … Read more »

Deciding to Enter into Recovery from Problem Gambling! Posted On

What is recovery? Recovery is the personal choice to make lifestyle changes for a better future.  Recovery can also seem like a dark and scary road, especially since those who face it usually haven’t been there before, but anything can seem scary before it’s conquered.  The road to recovery is paved with some changes in… Read more »

You are not alone. Posted On

You are not alone.  You are not alone in your fears, in your addictions, or in your self-doubt.  You are never alone.  You may not have found the right people who are going through, or went through, what you’re going through yet, but they are out there.   Gambling addiction is often referred to as… Read more »

When Gambling Becomes a Problem Posted On

When gambling becomes a problem, it can feel very confusing.  Many people who struggle with problem gambling may not realize they’re struggling by saying, “I don’t have a problem with gambling!”  They may not realize that their financial problems, family problems, and health problems may be stemming from their gambling.  Many people believe they need… Read more »

Summer is for Recovery! Posted On

Summer is finally here, and it’s a great time to focus on recovery!  From walking a dog to planting a garden, many people are out and about doing outdoor summer activities .  This is the perfect opportunity to engage, or reengage, in activities that can change our lives and help us stay in recovery. “How can outdoor… Read more »

Gifts for Graduation Season Posted On

Graduation Gift Graduation season is underway, and many families want to support their loved ones as they graduate from school.  Many people want to be able to offer their support, in the form of money, as a graduation gift to help the graduate get off to a stronger start in their career and life.  It… Read more »