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High-Risk Periods: Major Sporting Events and Gambling Triggers
High-Risk Periods: Major Sporting Events and Gambling Triggers Certain times of year bring sharp increases in gambling activity and advertising.
Loot Boxes and Gaming: A Gateway to Gambling for Young People?
Loot Boxes and Gaming: A Gateway to Gambling for Young People? Loot boxes — in-game purchases that offer a randomised
The Link Between Gambling and Anxiety
The Link Between Gambling and Anxiety Anxiety and gambling addiction often occur together. The relationship works both ways. Anxiety can
Building a Relapse Prevention Plan
Building a Relapse Prevention Plan Relapse is a common part of many addiction recovery journeys, including gambling addiction — and
The Impact of Gambling Addiction on Children and Families
The Impact of Gambling Addiction on Children and Families Gambling addiction rarely affects only the person gambling. Children and family
Life After Gambling Addiction: Steps Towards Financial Recovery
Life After Gambling Addiction: Steps Towards Financial Recovery Stopping gambling is a critical milestone, but for many people, the financial
Slot Machines and Fruit Machines: Why They’re So Addictive
Slot Machines and Fruit Machines: Why They’re So Addictive Slot machines — whether physical fruit machines or online slots —
How Gambling Addiction Affects Mental Health
How Gambling Addiction Affects Mental Health Gambling addiction and mental health often affect each other in a cycle. People may
Understanding Pathological Gambling as a Recognised Disorder
Understanding Pathological Gambling as a Recognised Disorder “Pathological gambling,” now more commonly called gambling disorder, is a formally recognised behavioural
Self-Exclusion Schemes Explained: GamStop and Beyond
Self-Exclusion Schemes Explained: GamStop and Beyond Self-exclusion is one of the most practical, evidence-based tools for people who want to
Supporting a Partner Through Gambling Addiction Recovery
Supporting a Partner Through Gambling Addiction Recovery When your partner works through gambling addiction, recovery affects you both. Learning how
The Role of Support Groups Like Gamblers Anonymous
The Role of Support Groups Like Gamblers Anonymous Peer support groups have long played a key role in gambling addiction
Sports Betting: When a Hobby Becomes a Habit
Sports Betting: When a Hobby Becomes a Habit Betting on sport is, for most people, a genuinely social and low-stakes
Who Is Most at Risk of Developing a Gambling Problem?
Who Is Most at Risk of Developing a Gambling Problem? Gambling addiction can affect anyone, but research consistently identifies certain
What Is Problem Gambling? Understanding the Spectrum
What Is Problem Gambling? Understanding the Spectrum “Problem gambling” is a term people use loosely, but it has a fairly
Gambling Debt: Breaking the Cycle of Borrowing to Bet
Gambling Debt: Breaking the Cycle of Borrowing to Bet Financial harm is often the most visible consequence of gambling addiction,
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Gambling
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Gambling Raising concerns about someone’s gambling is difficult — there’s a
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Gambling Addiction
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Gambling Addiction Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well-evidenced treatments for gambling
How Online Gambling Has Changed Addiction Patterns
How Online Gambling Has Changed Addiction Patterns Gambling used to require a trip — to a betting shop, a casino,
Common Myths About Gambling Addiction — Debunked
Common Myths About Gambling Addiction — Debunked Misunderstandings about gambling addiction don’t just cause confusion — they can genuinely delay
The Psychological Causes Behind Compulsive Gambling
The Psychological Causes Behind Compulsive Gambling Gambling addiction isn’t caused by a single factor — it usually develops from a
Recognising the Early Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction
Recognising the Early Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction Gambling addiction rarely announces itself. There’s no smell of alcohol, no slurred