Did you know that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM)? It’s a great time to pause and examine your gambling habits. There are a few approaches to help you explore your gambling habits to see if you may have a problem or not. Even if there is the slightest doubt in your mind, about…
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¿Sabías que marzo es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Juego Problemático (PGAM)? Es un momento ideal para hacer una pausa y examinar tus hábitos de juego. Hay varios enfoques que pueden ayudarte a explorar tus hábitos de juego para ver si puedes tener un problema o no. Incluso si hay la más mínima duda…
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Are you familiar with the new “investment” rage of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and cryptocurrency trading? NFT day trading, cryptocurrency day trading, and stock market day trading have more in common with slot machines, poker, and sports betting than you might think. They all involve the act of risking something of value on an activity that…
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To achieve effective recovery with disordered gambling, it is crucial to understand the psychology addressing the cycle of gambling action. It is also just as important to gain the skills to get out of the cycle and into recovery. Think of it as if you are on a merry-go-round, and you must find a way…
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Para lograr una recuperación efectiva con el juego compulsivo, es crucial comprender la psicología que aborda el ciclo de la acción del juego. También es igual de importante adquirir las habilidades para salir del ciclo y entrar en la recuperación. Piensa en ello como si estuvieras en un carrusel y tuvieras que encontrar una manera…
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For many, love is in the air this month. However, it may be difficult to feel love for others if you don’t feel love for yourself first – no matter the occasion. This is especially true for someone living with a partner or family member who is suffering from a gambling problem. In addiction, the…
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Para muchos, el amor está en el aire este mes. Sin embargo, puede ser difícil sentir amor por los demás si primero no te amas a ti mismo, sin importar la ocasión. Esto es especialmente cierto para alguien que vive con una pareja o un familiar que está sufriendo por un problema de juego. En…
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It is important to understand how we think and process situations, how we were taught to solve problems as children, and how that impacts our decision making when it comes to gambling. You may have heard the term “fallacy”, which is defined as “a failure in reasoning, which renders an argument invalid.” People suffering from…
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Es importante comprender cómo pensamos y procesamos situaciones, cómo nos enseñaron a resolver problemas de niños y cómo eso afecta nuestras decisiones en el juego. Puede que hayas oído el término “falacia”, definido como “un error en el razonamiento que invalida un argumento”. Las personas que sufren de juego problemático a menudo creen en una…
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Living with a compulsive gambler can be life-changing in many ways. In addition to the financial difficulties, stress created by a gambling addiction in the family can manifest in loved ones emotionally and lead to significant relationship problems. It is common for family members and loved ones of an individual with gambling problems to feel…
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