If you gamble and have ADHD there is a greater risk that gambling will become a severe problem. In this episode, learn about the symptoms of ADHD and challenges of living with it as an adult. Darryl Anderson, a Clinical Counsellor specializing in mental health and gambling concerns, explains why ADHD increases the risk for gambling problems.  He also shares about his process of recognizing ADHD in himself and having it diagnosed in adulthood.

For more information on ADHD:

- take the Adult ADHD Self Report Scale

- visit the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance

- OR the Centre for ADHD Awareness

- check out How to ADHD on YouTube

Learn more about ADHD and gambling addiction in the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca

If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.