Learn about five “mind traps” that commonly show up with problem gambling. Recognizing these can help you to step back and make clear decisions about your next move.

When gambling becomes a habit, you likely are not even aware of having urges and cravings to gamble. You just do it. When you decide to pull back or stop gambling, then you might notice it’s hard to resist urges to gamble. Read on to learn how to recognize and manage your gambling cravings, so you can have more control.

As you gamble more, it is common to notice more urges and cravings to gamble. These urges can also make it difficult to decrease or stop gambling. Learn why cravings happen and three strategies to surf through them. Hear what you can do to decrease cravings after stopping gambling.

When you have an impulse to gamble, permission giving thoughts are like adding grease to a slide. They rationalize and justify going ahead with it. Learn more about how to notice your permission giving thoughts to help you have more control in the moment.

Learning to recognize the earliest signs that gambling is pulling you is crucial for regaining control. In this episode, hear from a gambler who has been doing this. Listen in and be better prepared to catch gambling before it takes hold of you.