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!

It’s a shock to learn that your spouse has a gambling problem. It can be even harder to discover a relapse. Learn why this distress is called a “betrayal trauma” and what spouses and family can do to help themselves feel grounded again and move forward.

When you have concerns about someone’s gambling, it’s not easy to talk about. Stress and emotions are riding high for everyone involved. Keep reading for strategies to help conversations about gambling go well.

When dealing with gambling problems, many people worry about switching to another bad habit or addiction. Keep reading so you are more informed about switching addictions and better able to prevent it from happening to you.

About 67% of college students bet on sports in the U.S. But, the tricky thing is that when it becomes a problem, it is typically hidden. Hear Saul’s story of sports gambling getting out of control in college and what helped him to stop.

Daily Fantasy Sports seems fun … until it isn’t. There are some tricky aspects of daily betting on lineups that can lead to problems. Hear Steve’s experience with this and how to recognize warning signs in yourself and others.

When spouses and family find out about a gambling problem, financial issues come into the open. Keep reading for guidance on first steps towards finding solutions and feeling more in control.

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.

We don’t like to think about it but relapses can happen. Learn how to recognize signs that you are at risk to gamble again. Hear about strategies for coping with gambling triggers and cravings. Prevent yourself from sliding back into gambling problems.

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.”

Gambling problems put a huge strain on relationships and finances. Hear from a spouse whose marriage survived this. Tips for what does and doesn’t work when addresing problem gambling and its financial fall-out. Learn about Gam-Anon as a support for spouses, parents and family members impacted by gambling concerns.

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.