A common question with gambling problems is, "Why Can't I Stop?" In this episode we hear from Deirdre Querney, MSW, and Dr. Iris Balodis who answer this question by telling us about the brain and gambling addiction.

Tune in to learn about:

• how gambling addiction changes the brain
• why people with gambling addiction have a hard time pulling back from positive rewards
• how changes to the brain are different with compulsive gambling and substance addictions
• how to re-wire your brain to resist gambling urges and other addictions

To see a great video and learn more about gambling addiction and the brain visit BrainConnections.ca

Find out more at the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca

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