On top of this I have found a video where two people also talk about ways to combat gambling problems. Both follow a 21 step guide to recovery and I believe both of them are very effective. The video can be found below.
The site can be found here and the website name speaks for itself. It is an easy and straight forward 21 step method that is bound to halp anyone with a gambling addiction.
Taken from their website the 21 steps are:
- Admitting you have a problem
- Understanding the problem
- Identifying your specific problem
- Realizing what gambling is doing to your personality
- Comprehending the cost of the problem
- Recognizing your thinking patterns
- Dismissing your "addictive personality" trains of thought
- Finding a healthier "rush"
- STOP gambling
- Forgiving yourself
- Dealing with the mess you created
- Relax
- Simplifying your life
- Recreating your core values
- Understanding why gambling exists
- Appreciating the value of money
- Eating healthy food
- Laughing at yourself
- Enjoying the company of others
- Thanking the people who helped you
- Enjoying life without gambling
