The Rise of Problem Gambling: When Play Becomes Pain, Part 2

Olivia takes a deeper dive into the gambler’s mindset and the dangerous ‘cognitive conversion’ of real money into gambling money. Olivia reviews the latest National Survey on Gambling Attitudes to identify key risk predictors, including online access and frequent sports betting. This episode highlights the severe collateral damage to families, revealing how gambling often intertwines with domestic and economic abuse. For our Department of War audience, we outline how gambling-related debt directly threatens security clearances.https://responsibleplay.orghttps://winningbackmylife.comFor Redstone Arsenal employees: Book a Financial Session with OliviaFor geographically separated military members: Find a Personal Financial CounselorFor DoW Civilians not attached to Redstone Arsenal, contact your Employee Assistance ProgramMore Resources:National Problem Gambling Helpline1-800-MY-RESETCrisis Text LineText "HOME" to 741741Gamblers Anonymous12-step support for individuals. https://gamblersanonymous.org/ Gam-AnonSupport for friends and family members: www.gam-anon.orgVeteran/Military Crisis LifelineCall 988 or text 838255Military OneSourceConfidential help for eligible service members and their families. 800-342-9647Previous Episodes Mentioned:Compulsive Spending: Unpacking What You're Really Trying to BuyExamining Overspending, Part 1, Part 2Financial Wounds: When Money Becomes a Weapon, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3