Addictions / Behaviors
Gambling and betting
Casinos, slots, lottery, sports betting, betting apps. When betting stopped being a game.
If it’s for you
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GAInternational
Gamblers Anonymous
Jugadores Anónimos
For people who can’t stop gambling: casinos, slots, lottery, sports or online betting.
If it’s for someone you love
You didn’t cause it, you can’t control it and you can’t cure it. What you can do is take care of yourself, and there are groups for that too.
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Gam-AnonInternational
Gam-Anon and Gam-A-Teen
Gam-Anon y Gam-A-Teen
For family and friends of people who gamble. Gam-A-Teen is for young people.
Other paths
If the 12 steps aren’t for you, or you want to add to them, these options are free too.
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SMARTInternational
SMART Recovery
Science-based, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy. No steps and no higher power.
Your first step, today
- Join a meeting. It can be online, right now: GA https://www.gamblersanonymous.org (opens in a new tab). Or see all online meetings.
- Tell one person you trust. Just one is enough.
- If it’s an emergency, don’t wait: urgent help.