Gambling Addiction

We’ve all done it: sat in a meeting or in the office, at church or at a school function, staring at the screens of our smartphones. Sometimes it’s to read an urgent work email or a ... Read More

In recognition of Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March, GoodTherapy.org will be hosting a live Twitter discussion about gambling addiction, therapy for problem gambling, and reducing ... Read More

Typically, one of the things that constitute addictive behavior is the tendency to continue engaging in the problematic behavior even when one realizes it is detrimental and hurtful. Gambling ... Read More

When your gambling gets out of control, it can be extremely destructive and devastating to you and to those with whom you associate. Because a gambling addiction develops over time, you, ... Read More

Thank you for writing. The fact that your brother is angry at you for helping his family is a likely indication of how severe his gambling has become. (In addition to his seeking “lower ... Read More

Addiction occurs when a person becomes physically or psychologically dependent on a substance, thing, or activity, generally leading to withdrawal symptoms when it is unavailable. Many ... Read More

Religious belief and active involvement in religious practices has been shown to have far-reaching benefits. Religiosity is linked to higher levels of satisfaction and happiness and lower ... Read More

Many mental health professionals consider the three “A’s”—addiction, affairs, and abuse—sufficient reason to leave a partner. This blog addresses lower-level offenses related ... Read More

Gambling is often glamorized in society. People who gamble are portrayed as wealthy, stylish, and powerful. In the movies and on television, gamblers are in the most luxurious casinos flanked ... Read More

It is estimated that compulsive gambling affects 2% to 4% of Americans and disproportionately more men than women. Although men tend to develop gambling addictions at a younger age, women ... Read More

Internet gambling has become an increasingly popular form of gaming. Through online web sites, users can gamble through interactive television and mobile phones. The convenience of 24-hour ... Read More

Many occasional gamblers report engaging in excessive drinking behaviors when they gamble. “Among treatment-seeking pathological gamblers, comorbidity is also high, with 59% reporting ... Read More