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 specific meaning: gambling that causes harm, regardless of how often someone gambles or how much money they spend. This distinction matters more than it might first appear, because it directly challenges one of the most […]
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, and debt has a particular way of deepening the problem it creates — making it one of the hardest cycles to interrupt without deliberate intervention. Understanding both why the cycle happens and what genuinely helps […]
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 real risk of denial, defensiveness, or damaged trust if the conversation doesn’t go well. A thoughtful, considered approach can make a meaningful difference to how the conversation unfolds and how likely it is to open […]
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 addiction, and understanding how it works can make the idea of therapy feel more concrete and less abstract for anyone considering it for the first time. The core idea CBT is based on the principle […]