Tag: #AddictionRecovery

As we know, gambling disorders require money to sustain. Overspending beyond our means can create serious issues in many areas of life. For those with families, it can severely damage relationships and strain household finances. The time and energy spent chasing the urge to gamble often come at the expense of quality time with loved…
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Defense mechanisms act like emotional armor – carefully crafted to shield us from the pain of confronting difficult truths. This protective layer keeps others at a distance, deflecting questions, concern, and even our own self-awareness. It spares us from the sting of shame and the vulnerability of admitting we might have a problem. But while…
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Gambling addiction is a family disease, because it influences the lives of everyone around the problem gambler. Family members will unknowingly adapt to the problem gambler by taking on certain roles that can challenge or enable them. Imagine a beautiful and symmetrical spider web. Each strand represents a different member of a family, all interconnected.…
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Problem gambling is often referred to as a “hidden addiction” because its signs are not as easily detectable as those of substance abuse disorders. At the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), we understand the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by gambling addiction. This blog post aims to shed light on the financial…
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With problem gambling, money is the drug that fuels the addiction. When gambling becomes a problem, setting and sticking to limits on time and money spent is one of the first things to go out the door. This happens when someone has crossed the line into, at best, problem gambling, or worse, disordered gambling. If…
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National Recovery Month, observed every September, is a vital initiative that sheds light on the importance of recovery from mental health and substance use disorders, including gambling addiction.1, 2 This annual observance, established in 1989, aims to educate Americans about the availability and effectiveness of the resources, services, and support systems for those in need, while…
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¿Hay momentos en los que sientes que estás empujando una roca cuesta arriba y no avanzas? Así puede sentirse financieramente si tú o un ser querido está sufriendo de juego desordenado. El 14 de agosto de 2024 es el Día Nacional de Concienciación Financiera. Es un buen recordatorio para echar un vistazo y ver si…
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Do you have times when it feels as if you are pushing a rock up a hill – and getting nowhere fast? This can be how it feels financially, if you or your loved one is suffering from disordered gambling. August 14, 2024, is National Financial Awareness Day. It’s a good reminder to take a…
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La posibilidad de recaída es una realidad en la recuperación de la adicción al juego. Debe esperarse, pero eso no significa que tenga que suceder. No deje que su cerebro desordenado lo convenza de una recaída solo porque alguien le diga que sucede. La recuperación es un viaje en un campo minado de muchos deslices…
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The possibility of relapse is a reality in recovery from gambling addiction. It needs to be expected, but that doesn’t mean it has to happen. Don’t let the disordered brain talk you into a relapse, just because someone tells you it happens. Recovery is a journey in a minefield of many slips and challenges. A…
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