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Foundations
What Is Responsible Gambling? A Plain-English Introduction
What responsible gambling really means, who carries the responsibility, and the practical habits and tools that keep gambling from causing harm.
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Warning Signs of Problem Gambling: What to Look For
The behavioural, financial and emotional warning signs of gambling harm, in yourself or someone close to you, and what to do if you recognise them.
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Gambling Disorder Explained: DSM-5, ICD-11 and Screening Tools
How clinicians define gambling disorder under DSM-5 and ICD-11 (6C50), how severity is assessed, and how screening tools like the PGSI fit in.
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Tools & Limits
Setting Deposit, Loss and Time Limits: A Practical Guide
How deposit, loss, stake and time limits work, how to choose sensible levels, and why lowering a limit is instant while raising one is delayed.
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Reality Checks and Cooling-Off Periods Explained
How reality-check reminders, time-outs, cooling-off periods and panic buttons work, and when to use a short break rather than self-exclusion.
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Gambling Blocking Software: How It Works and Its Limits
How gambling blocking apps and filters work, what to look for, how to make them harder to remove, and why they work best alongside self-exclusion.
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Bank Gambling Blocks: Stopping Gambling Payments at Source
How bank and card gambling blocks work, what they cover and miss, how to switch them on, and other money barriers that support recovery.
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Family & Friends
Family & Friends
How to Talk to Someone About Their Gambling
Practical, compassionate guidance on raising concerns about someone's gambling: when to speak, what to say, what to avoid and how to respond.
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Supporting a Partner or Family Member Affected by Gambling
How to support someone experiencing gambling harm while protecting your finances and wellbeing, plus family support options such as GamAnon.
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Treatment
Gambling and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
How gambling harm links with anxiety, depression, substance use and suicide risk, and how to look after your mental health while getting support.
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Treatment Options for Gambling Problems: What Works
An evidence-informed guide to treatment for gambling harm: CBT, motivational interviewing, peer support, medication, residential care and online help.
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Recovery
The First 30 Days After Quitting Gambling: What to Expect
A week-by-week guide to the first month after stopping gambling: practical barriers, managing urges, money, emotions and building new routines.
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Relapse Prevention and Managing Gambling Urges
Evidence-informed techniques to manage gambling urges, spot high-risk situations, handle lapses and build a personal relapse-prevention plan.
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Managing Money After Gambling Harm: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to take stock of debts, prioritise payments, deal with creditors, protect your income and rebuild finances after gambling harm.
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