Can I Recover from Gambling on My Own?

November 27, 2025

It’s one of the most common questions people ask themselves: “Can I stop gambling on my own, without anyone knowing?” For many, gambling feels like a deeply private struggle — one they hope to solve quietly.

In my work as a psychologist, almost everyone I saw for gambling started this way. They began by looking for a private solution to a private problem, often searching online in hopes of finding a way forward. What they discovered, though, was that there wasn’t an existing solution that offered complete privacy while still solving the problem. Many ended up in counseling because they had nowhere else to turn, or because their love...

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Is Complete Abstinence Necessary to Recover from Gambling?

November 25, 2025

One of the most common questions people ask in recovery is whether they have to stop gambling...

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Why Do People Develop Gambling Problems?

November 20, 2025

No one sets out to develop a gambling problem. In my work as a psychologist, I’ve seen how it often...

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Early Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction

November 18, 2025

Gambling addiction rarely begins with a single moment. It develops quietly, often without clear...

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How Gambling Affects the Brain

November 13, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered why it feels so hard to walk away from a slot machine, betting app, or o...

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The Mental Health Effects of Gambling Addiction

November 11, 2025

When people think about gambling addiction, money usually comes to mind first — debts, loss...

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Gambling Companies and Recovery Ads — Real Commitment or Just Compliance?

November 06, 2025

If you’ve tuned into any live sports broadcast or...

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Are Major Sports Leagues Really in Tune with Gambling Recovery?

November 04, 2025

There was a time when professional sports distanced themselves from gambling to protect...

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Does the U.S. Government Really Support Recovery from Gambling Addictions?

October 30, 2025

When we think of public health in the United Sta...

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Gambling and Drugs — Escaping the Escape

October 28, 2025

While gambling offers emotional highs and lows, drugs can either magnify or blunt those extreme...

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Gambling & Alcohol: A Risky Pairing

October 20, 2025

It’s not a coincidence that many casinos and betting venues serve free or discounted drinks...

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How Gambling Can Lead to Other Addictions

October 20, 2025

Gambling addiction rarely travels alone. For many people, the compulsive urge to gamble become...

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Withdrawal Symptoms: What Happens When You Quit an Addiction

July 01, 2025

Facing an addiction is a huge challenge, and the...

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Breaking Free: Overcoming Addiction to Dating Apps

February 24, 2025

Dating apps have revolutionized how we connect, but they also come with hidden challenges...

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Understanding Addiction: Beyond Substances to Modern Behaviors

January 10, 2025

Addiction is often associated with chemical dependencies like alcohol and drugs, but it...

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Incumental App – Your New Online Recovery Center

December 17, 2024

Ready to take the first step toward recovery? The Incumental App is coming soon, and we want...

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