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Gambling Resources
Friends and Family
Watching someone else get into trouble with gambling is tough and frustrating. It may be difficult to understand why someone would spend all their money on gambling especially if their gambling is creating problems.
It may also be challenge to convince someone that their gambling is a problem even when there are many things pointing to a problem.
To reduce the harm:
  • Avoid bailing someone out by paying bills or loaning them money. This tends to prolong the problem. Instead, encourage them to seek help.
  • Protect yourself financially.
  • Ask to take on more control of available money. Often cash and credit cards are a trigger to gamble.
  • Protect yourself financially.
  • Ask to take on more control of available money. Often cash and credit cards are a trigger to gamble.
  • Communicate your concerns and clearly spell out how the gambling is affecting you.
  • Share your concerns with others so that you get support for yourself.
  • Educate yourself about gambling problems. A gambling isn't just a money management issue

    • Choices for Change is here to offer you:
  • Information about treatment options
  • Support and ideas on how to protect yourself financially
  • Strategies for talking about it with your friend or loved one

    • For an internet copy of Problem Gambling: A Guide for Families go to www.problemgambling.ca or call us for a free paper copy.
  • Ask to take on more control of available money. Often cash and credit cards are a trigger to gamble.
  • Communicate your concerns and clearly spell out how the gambling is affecting you.
  • Share your concerns with others so that you get support for yourself.
  • Educate yourself about gambling problems. A gambling isn't just a money management issue

    • Choices for Change is here to offer you:
  • Information about treatment options
  • Support and ideas on how to protect yourself financially
  • Strategies for talking about it with your friend or loved one

    • For an internet copy of Problem Gambling: A Guide for Families go to www.problemgambling.ca or call us for a free paper copy.

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