Gambling problems often go undetected until a legal, financial, or emotional crisis occurs. If you or a family member has a gambling problem, there is help available. Problem Gambling Help Line The Problem Gambling Help Line, established in 1994, is…
How do you keep yourself busy once you’re not actively gambling anymore? Are you wondering what to do with all your free time or stay busy or why is this important? If you have made the decision to stop gambling,…
Problem Gambling can lead to severe financial problems and significant debts very quickly. There are actions that gamblers can take to deal with a gambling problem and the financial problems that often result. The first step is to accept you…
Welcome to January 2020! This month brings a fresh start and is often filled with New Year’s resolutions and all the lists of changes we plan on implementing. While setting New Year’s resolutions can be important for implementing change, sadly…
Opportunities to gamble abound due to the availability of lotteries, casinos, and VLT venues. While gambling is a form of entertainment, it should be budgeted for and enjoyed responsibly. Like going out to a movie or attending a sports game,…
There are many misunderstandings & myths about how gambling works that result from mistaken beliefs about how VLTs work and randomness. Countless gamblers have tried to look for patterns and develop systems that would give them an advantage. In reality,…
Depression, which is more than just sadness or the “blues”, is a common struggle for many with a gambling addiction. Moghaddam (2015) explains there is a high prevalence between gambling addiction and mental health disorders and those who struggle with…
Gambling, for the most part, can be a fun leisure activity, however for some, it can develop into a problem and addiction. It is important to know the risks and consequences involved and to know your odds. If you are…
Connecting with a gambling counsellor has many benefits and can help you with discussing your gambling habits, patterns, and making a recovery plan that is going to work specifically for you. What are the benefits to meeting with a gambling…
Making a decision to quit gambling is the first step towards your recovery. The next step is about how to build your recovery plan. Often times, gambling takes up the majority of your time, which means, now you have a…