GAMBLING PREVENTION

THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL & FALSE BELIEFS ABOUT WINNING

Most problem gambling begins distorted thinking.

MENTAL HEALTH & EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS

THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL & FALSE BELIEFS ABOUT WINNING

Gambling is often used as an escape from:

Stress
Trauma
Boredom
Loneliness
Depression

DIGITAL GAMBLING & EARLY EXPOSURE

FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES & DEBT CYCLES

In today’s world gambling is in the pawn of our hands making it easier to get addicted.

FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES & DEBT CYCLES

Gambling addiction creates rapid financial harm and can cause lost of family, home, relationships and etc.

Weekly GAMBLING Exercise

MONDAY (KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS)

Write down:

When did I want to gamble today?
What was I feeling? (bored, stressed, excited, lonely)
What did I tell myself?

One Action: Choose 1 healthy replacement (walk, call someone, music, gym).

TUESDAY (MONEY CHECK)

MONDAY (KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS)

Answer:

How much money have I lost recently?
What could I have done with that money?

One Action: Move $5–$20 into savings instead of gambling.

WEDNESDAY (BEAT THE URGE)

MONDAY (KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS)

THURSDAY (REPLACE THE RUSH)

When you feel the urge:

Wait 10 minutes.
Take 5 deep breaths.
Do something physical (push-ups, walk, stretch).

Remind yourself:

“Urges pass. I don’t have to act on it.”

THURSDAY (REPLACE THE RUSH)

Write 3 things that give you excitement without gambling.

Pick one and do it today.

FRIDAY (ACCOUNTABILITY)

THURSDAY (REPLACE THE RUSH)

FRIDAY (ACCOUNTABILITY)

Text or call someone you trust:

“I’m working on staying away from gambling. Just checking in.”

SATURDAY (FUTURE FOCUS)

THURSDAY (REPLACE THE RUSH)

FRIDAY (ACCOUNTABILITY)

Write 3 goals you want in the next year.

Ask:

Does gambling help or hurt these goals?

SUNDAY (RESET & REFLECT)

Ask:

Did I gamble this week?
What worked?
What needs to change?

Forgive yourself if needed and reset.

’’The House always wins”