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Why Gambling Addiction Doesn’t Mean You’re Stupid
It’s remarkable how pervasive the idea is that gambling in excess, against long odds, or returning to gambling after quitting is a form of stupidity, a lack of intelligence. I recently had a conversation with a clinical psychologist who specializes in gambling, and they suggested that a useful prevention message could be summed up as:…
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Is Gambling Morally Wrong? More Americans Say ‘Yes’
Is gambling morally wrong? It’s hard to say without context and a definition of gambling, but general views on this question greatly depend on where you live. In the U.S., it appears that more people think it’s bad than ever before this century. According to a Gallup poll released in June 2026, gambling is viewed…
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How Gambling Addiction Affects Family Through Emotional Contagion
Emotional contagion involving gambling addiction can change the atmosphere of an entire household or family and cause harm. One gambling addiction typically harms five others. Someone with gambling issues may quickly shift through excitement, irritability, anxiety, secrecy, guilt, and hopelessness. Loved ones might feel these emotions too, growing anxious about which version of the person…
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Group Therapy for Gambling Addiction: How It Helps
Group therapy can be an effective treatment option for gambling addiction, especially when it combines cognitive behavioral therapy, peer support, accountability, and practical coping skills. Dr. Samuel C. Peter, a clinical psychologist in addiction treatment from North Carolina, said group psychotherapy is not simply individual therapy with multiple people present. “Doing group psychotherapy is not…
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What Is Urge Surfing For Gambling? How To Ride Out Betting Cravings
Urge surfing is a tool that can teach people how to manage harmful cravings, including gambling. This simple technique can help people pause before acting, creating space between the urge and the behavior. The core idea: treat a gambling urge like a wave. It rises, peaks, and passes. Notice the craving, stay with it, and…
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