Hear from someone who learned her husband had a gambling problem seven years into their marriage. Learn how they found a way forward both emotionally and financially. She shares the wisdom from Gam-Anon members and how to connect with this support.

What causes gambling problems? Does treatment work? Can medication help with urges? Keep reading and listen to this episode to hear answers to these questions.

Learn more about gambling urges and what’s going on in the brain. Why urges happen. How to recognize your triggers and urges. How to cope with and decrease urges. Understanding more will help you to have more control.

Hear from someone who is more than three years away from his last bet. He talks about making amends with his wife and family, letting go of guilt, and how the support and accountability from connecting with others in recovery has kept him on track.

There are lots of options for free slots, poker and sports betting online. Learn about the unexpected risks and costs of playing on the free gambling apps and websites, particularly if you’re trying to pull back from gambling. Two former gamblers tell us why they said “enough is enough” to free play.

When you’ve already taken those hard steps to pull back from gambling and face the fall out, you want to keep the momentum going, right? We guide you through making a personal recovery plan, so you can feel more confident about staying on track.

There’s an important step that often gets missed when stopping gambling. This involves asking someone who knows about gambling issues or addiction to help watch out for signs that you’re at risk to gamble again. Keep reading and learn more.

Want to make sure that you don’t get pulled back into a gambling problem? Then know what to watch out for. Keep reading to learn about common ways people get pulled into a relapse. We also offer tips for identifying signs that you are at risk to gamble again.

What does it take to stop gambling and stay stopped? In this first of a four part series, we focus on the importance of being honest with yourself about the impact of gambling on your life. We also invite you to take a risk and try different approaches. Keep reading and get inspired!

We’re all aware of the risks of smoking, drinking and drugs. But what about gambling? Let’s open up conversations about how to keep gambling in balance, protect those who are more at risk for gambling problems, and support those who have been negatively impacted. Keep reading and listen to this episode to learn more!

It’s a shock to learn that your spouse has a gambling problem. It can be even harder to discover a relapse. Learn why this distress is called a “betrayal trauma” and what spouses and family can do to help themselves feel grounded again and move forward.

When you have concerns about someone’s gambling, it’s not easy to talk about. Stress and emotions are riding high for everyone involved. Keep reading for strategies to help conversations about gambling go well.