86. Someone I Care About is Struggling With Gambling: Now What?

Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

In this insightful episode, Regina, a seasoned member of Gam-Anon with nearly 50 years of experience, discusses three vital themes for those impacted by a loved one's gambling problem. Regina talks about the difference between support and enabling, and how to detach with love. She also helps listeners recognize common emotional games that show up with gambling problems.

Listen to episode 86 and learn:

• How gambling problems impact those closest to the gambler
• How to support rather than enable
• How to pull away from the emotional games that come up in relationships impacted by gambling problems
• How to keep yourself grounded, even if the gambler isn't ready to stop

To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. You can also learn more from reading the literature written by members of Gam-Anon. It is available in print or e-book format and can be purchased on the Gam-Anon website or through Amazon.

If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services. Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:

Canada: click here

United States: National Council on Problem Gambling

United Kingdom: GamCare

Australia: Gamblers' Help

If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.

To connect with online groups and supports, here's some options:

Gamblers Anonymous

Gam-Anon

GamTalk (online chat forum)

Recovery Road Online

Gamblers, Families and Friends in Recovery

The Broke Girl Society

Reach out to us at Fold em through Facebook or Instagram. Find us at Foldem Podcast. You can send us an email to [e-mail]. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.

Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.