How to Stop Online Gambling

When you log on to a gambling website it's just for fun. There's that joy of seeing if you can hit the jackpot and win. Then you win one time and it's all down hill from there. It becomes an addiction and you can't stop. If you follow these steps you may be able to kick the addiction and stop online gambling.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Admit to yourself and family that you have an online gambling problem. Tell yourself that you need help to stop. Talking to your family and friends helps to make the problem real.

2. Remember that you can ruin your good credit rating if you're using a credit card to pay for your online gambling addiction. You will get yourself in debt to the point that you can not pay it back.

3. Contact Gamblers Anonymous for a counseling services and online support. You can visit their website or call [phone].

4. Join a gambling support group. It's much easier to get help for an addiction when you realize that you are not the only one. Call [phone] to find a support group near you.

5. Visit the Gamblock website and download a software that will block access to online gambling sites.

6. Find something to occupy the time you would normally have spent with online gambling. Take up a new hobby, visit with friends or exercise. Try not to find a hobby that involves using the computer as it is to tempting to start gambling again.

7. Make an appointment to see a therapist. Sometimes gambling can be caused because you are missing something in your life. Having someone help you work through your feelings can be very useful.

Resources

• If you think you have a problem, contact gamblersanonymous.org.