Gambling Recovery

Emergency help

If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room right now.

Helplines

Steps to take right now

  1. Remove access

    Delete gambling apps, block gambling sites on your devices, and ask a trusted person to hold cards or cash for now.

  2. Self-exclude

    Enroll in your state’s self-exclusion program to block access to casinos and online betting.

  3. Contact someone you trust

    Tell one person what you are going through. You do not have to manage this alone.

  4. Reach out for professional support

    Call a helpline or book time with a counselor who specializes in gambling disorder.

Warning signs

  • Thinking about gambling more and more
  • Borrowing or selling belongings to fund gambling
  • Hiding gambling from people you care about
  • Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to stop
  • Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood
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