Hear from someone who is more than three years away from his last bet. He talks about making amends with his wife and family, letting go of guilt, and how the support and accountability from connecting with others in recovery has kept him on track.

We’re all aware of the risks of smoking, drinking and drugs. But what about gambling? Let’s open up conversations about how to keep gambling in balance, protect those who are more at risk for gambling problems, and support those who have been negatively impacted. Keep reading and listen to this episode to learn more!

Mental health issues can create a vulnerabilty for gambling and substance use to become a problem. Keep reading to learn why and what you can do to keep well and in balance.

One of the tricky things about problem gambling is that the mind deludes you into thinking you’re in control - even when you clearly are not. John Woods shares what he knows about this from personal experience and writing the book, “Gambling Addiction Explained.”

Gifting scratch tickets and inviting young people to bet on poker or a sports event, may seem like harmless fun. Keep reading to learn about the risks of exposing young people to gambling. And, how the holidays are a tricky time for relapse if you’ve had problems with gambling in the past.

There is no question that gambling problems are stressful and difficult. But, can good things emerge from these problems for you and your life? Keep reading and listen to this episode to hear all the ways that life has changed for the better for Julie since stopping gambling 3 years ago and what contributed to this.

Gambling problems often lead people to do things they wouldn’t normally do. For some, that includes committing a financial crime. Hear Brian’s story of facing up to this reality, going through the court process, and what helped him to get through it.

Gambling problems and money problems often go hand-in-hand. Keep reading and listen to this episode to learn how to track your spending, pay down debt faster and save money.

For some, gambling leads to a situation where you unable to pay bills and debt when due. Learn about options available to help with this situation: consumer proposals and bankruptcy.

With gambling debt, it can feel like you are backed into a corner. But there are ways to move forward besides hoping for a big win. Learn about your rights and strategies when dealing with creditors and collection agencies. We share three options for addressing unmanageable debt.

It’s normal to get caught up in the emotions of gambling. Who hasn’t had thoughts such as, “I’m on a lucky streak!” or “I’m due for a win.” We share common examples of faulty thinking about gambling and present some facts about slots, gambling odds, and the signs of problem gambling.

How can you tell if gambling is a problem? Learn about seven warning signs of compulsive gambling. We also offer guidance on next steps to take if you or a loved one has concerns about gambling.