About Addiction
Gambling Addiction: When the next bet stops being a choice.
What gambling addiction looks like, where to find support, and the treatment approaches that help people recover.
Gambling addiction, or compulsive gambling, is characterized by the inability to stop gambling despite negative consequences. Signs include preoccupation with gambling, needing to gamble with increasing amounts, and lying to conceal gambling activities.
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) offers a worldwide community for those struggling with gambling addiction. Online forums and support groups also provide peer support.
Effective recovery methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and participation in GA or other support groups. Some find financial counseling helpful in addressing gambling-related debts.