Welcome to Your Path to Freedom from Gambling
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If you’re here, you’ve already taken an important step toward breaking free from the grip of gambling.
Gambling may seem harmless at first, but it often leads to financial hardship, broken relationships, emotional distress, and a cycle of dependency that can feel impossible to escape.
The truth is simple: there is no safe bet when it comes to problem gambling.
This page is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and support you need to overcome gambling urges. Here, you’ll find:
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Practical strategies to manage cravings and regain control of your life.
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Trusted resources and professional guidance to help you on your recovery journey.
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Recommended books on gambling addiction recovery, written by experts and people who’ve been where you are now.
Remember: every time you choose not to gamble, you are protecting your future, your finances, your relationships, and your peace of mind.
Recovery is possible, and with the right support, you can rebuild a healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling life. Take a look at the resources and book recommendations below, and know that you are not alone in this journey.
Coping With Triggers and Urges
This section helps understand urges and identify triggers and contains Immediate exercises for when urges strike.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are evidence-based approaches that can help you take back control.
Select a Strategy to get started.
When the urge to gamble feels overwhelming, it’s important to have healthier coping strategies ready. The ACCEPTS method (from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy) provides practical tools to ride out urges without giving in.
IMPROVE In DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), IMPROVE is part of the Distress Tolerance skills, specifically used to help someone get through a crisis without making it worse.
When the urge to gamble feels overwhelming, it’s important to have healthier coping strategies ready. The STOP method (from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy) provides practical tools to ride out urges without giving in.
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