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 »
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 »
If you’re a person struggling with gambling, and you’re reading this, you may have come to believe that your gambling is no longer for fun and entertainment. You may think that your gambling is causing problems in your life and you’d like to find out if you have a problem, and, wondering what you can… Read more »
There’s a lot of hype building around the upcoming Super Bowl, but if you’re in recovery, this could mean big problems. For those in recovery from problem gambling, watching the big game can be like someone in recovery from alcohol addiction entering a bar; it’s just better to avoid the situation. Well, you may be thinking,… Read more »
It’s a tremendous step when you acknowledge your gambling disorder and make the commitment to stop gambling. But once you do, how do you stay away from gambling opportunities? How do you avoid gambling when it goes on around you? Avoiding situations that have previously led you to problem gambling is critical for your long-term… Read more »
*This post was originally written by the New York Council on Problem Gambling for publication on AddictionBlog.org Trying to stop gambling? Help for problem gambling comes in many forms: self-help methods and step-based programs like Gambler’s Anonymous and professional counseling including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy. You might need to try a variety of… Read more »
