Talking with family and friends about gambling problems they may be having is difficult, but starting a conversation with a parent can be especially difficult. When talking to someone your own age, you need to speak with respect, start with questions, and reinforce how much you care about them. When talking to a parent, you need to work with the… Read more »
Gambling Gambling is the act of risking something of value on a game of chance for a desired outcome. Many people gamble and don’t struggle with problem gambling, but those who do struggle cause a significant amount of emotional and financial problems to their loved ones and themselves. Gambling opportunities are everywhere At one point in history, you needed to travel to… Read more »
Recovery from problem gambling is not only possible, but many people who once struggled with problem gambling have learned to enjoy peaceful, joyful lives free of gambling in recovery. If one person can do it, then anyone can do it. That doesn’t mean the path to recovery is easy, but anything worth having takes effort!… Read more »
Anyone who gambles risks struggling with problem gambling. Gambling is meant to be a form of entertainment. However, when people go through different phases of life, or face times of high stress and grief, they may begin to rely on the sense of excitement and the perceived glitz and glam of gambling as a way… Read more »
Did you know that gambling can become an addiction, just like alcohol and drugs? People in recovery can be unaware of this and may simply transfer their addiction from one activity to another (i.e. drinking to gambling). Gambling addiction and alcohol addiction hijack the same reward systems in the brain. This is why the DSM-5… Read more »
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol awareness month is a great time to help those struggling with problem gambling. 73% of surveyed problem gamblers reported an alcohol use disorder. Data clearly shows that there is a connection between alcohol abuse and problem gambling. Warning Signs: According to the DSM-V, there are similar warning signs for… Read more »
