Harm caused by gambling can impact anyone at any time in their life. Are you familiar with how problem gambling can affect an individual, their family members, friends, coworkers and community? Understanding how gambling can become a problem can help prevent gambling addiction from affecting people you know.   What is gambling?   Gambling is... Read more » The post The Path of Problem Gambling appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

September is Recovery Month! During Recovery Month we promote and support our recovery community and the dedication of service providers. Recovery is something to be celebrated, but it also means commitment, lifestyle changes, on-going support, and much more.   An important part of recovery can be your treatment plan. It can help to solidify your commitment... Read more » The post Life After Recovery appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

Did you know that June is National Family Month? Family can mean different things to different people, but they all function under one premise, love and commitment to one another. When we are part of a family we worry about our families’ best interests and want to make sure they are healthy and happy.   Navigating... Read more » The post The Impact of Gambling on Family Members  appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

This March we are celebrating 20 years of Problem Gambling Awareness. While we always work to raise awareness about what problem gambling is, this month is the time set aside to educate, and celebrate the strides we have made in awareness, treatment, and recovery.   Why talk about problem gambling?   Gambling disorder affects men and women,... Read more » The post Problem Gambling Awareness Month appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

The holiday season is a time for celebration and gathering. It is a time of joy when getting together with family and friends. However, it can also be a time of stress, especially if you are in recovery from a gambling problem. There may be certain stressors or triggers that give you the urge to... Read more » The post Holiday Stressors appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

September is Recovery Month! Every September we celebrate the strides made by those in recovery from substance use, mental health and gambling. Recovery Month works to promote and support new treatment and recovery practices. In addition, it is the time to celebrate the strong and proud recovery community and the dedication or service providers and... Read more » The post Recovery Month appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

There are many groups that are at higher risk for both problem gambling and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, people with problem or disordered gambling have higher rates of suicidal thoughts or ideation, suicide attempts and death by suicide. People who are veterans, LGBTQIA+, middle-aged men, and senior citizens are all at higher rates of both problem... Read more » The post Problem Gambling and Suicidal Thoughts appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

Introducing resources for loved ones Are you concerned about your loved one’s gambling? Whenever you try to bring it up to them does it turn from a conversation to an argument? If this has ever been the case for you, you’re not alone. For the person who is gambling, it can be frustrating to hear... Read more » The post Resources Available for Loved Ones appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

Navigating the Challenge: Peer Led Training  Have you ever thought you might have a gambling problem? It can be a scary realization to know that something is wrong, especially if you don’t feel like you can talk to anyone about it. You are not alone!  A Hidden Addiction There’s a reason gambling disorder is called... Read more » The post Navigating the Challenge: Peer Led Training  appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more

We often talk about problem gambling as it relates to families. Of course we do, it is a family disease. But, that doesn’t mean that problem gambling isn’t affecting people and things outside of the family. When someone has a gambling problem, it is likely that their colleagues will recognize signs or be impacted by... Read more » The post Problem Gambling Showing up at Work appeared first on Know The Odds ..read more