Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

90. Are you Having Fun? Maintaining Control When Gambling


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Most of the Fold em episodes have been for those of you who decided to stop gambling.  We've been helping you stop and stay stopped.

This episode is different.  It's for those of you are currently gambling or know someone who is. We explore the fine line between recreational gambling and losing control. Our hope is that you better understand the risks when gambling and that some of us are more vulnerable to gambling harm.  We share information, strategies and tools to help you keep gambling in control, recognize warning signs of problem gambling, and know where to turn for help.

We're joined by two experts, Luke Clark (Director, Centre for Gambling Research at the University of British Columbia) and Ryan McCarthy (Director, Player Health, British Columbia Lottery Corporation). They share the latest research and concrete strategies.  They also discuss how the gambling industry and government can do more to reduce gambling harm.

Listen to episode 90 and learn:

  • Are you at risk for gambling getting out of control?
  • How to recognize warning signs of a gambling problem
  • Tools and strategies to help keep gambling in check
  • What steps to take when gambling isn't fun anymore

To read a summary of this episode, visit the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.  For more information on how gambling games work as well as tools and supports, visit BCLC's GameSense. If you live in British Columbia, you can reach out to a GameSense Advisor at 1-866-815-0222 ext 3, via Live Chat, or by visiting a GameSense Info Centre at a casino.

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 also send us an email to [email protected].  We welcome feedback.

Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

 

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