20. Cross Addiction: How to Move Forward if You Fall in Again

07/23/21 • 33 min

Breaking free from an alcohol or drug problem is a major achievement. But addiction is tricky and can show up in other ways without you being initially aware. Maybe you find yourself in some of the same patterns of isolating and keeping secrets, but this time with gambling, gaming, eating or sex.

Listen to my conversation with someone who was twenty years alcohol free when he found himself with a gambling problem. Learn how to watch out for and face cross-addiction. Hear how stepping into recovery for gambling brought my guest to a better place with himself and his life.

Thanks for listening to Fold em - the podcast where you hear real stories and expert guidance on managing gambling problems. Subscribe or follow on your podcast app so you never miss an episode.

For more information on gambling concerns and to find resources and support, visit our website at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca or reach out through Facebook at Foldempodcast.

Thanks for listening to Fold em - the podcast where you hear real stories and expert guidance on managing gambling problems. Subscribe or follow on your podcast app so you never miss an episode.

For more information on gambling concerns and to find resources and support, visit our website at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca or reach out through Facebook at Foldempodcast.

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19. Gambling Addiction Recovery: Breaking Free from the Addicted Mind

When you are in the midst of a gambling addiction, your mind tells you the most dubious things to keep it all going. Just because you stop, these thoughts don’t immediately disappear.

Listen to a conversation with on online poker player about his process of breaking free from an addiction mindset. Hear how initially he had one foot in recovery and one foot out. Learn how he reached eleven months of gambling abstinence and a more solid place with himself and his relationships.

Thanks for listening to Fold em - the podcast where you hear real stories and expert guidance on managing gambling problems. Subscribe or follow on your podcast app so you never miss an episode.

For more information on gambling concerns and to find resources and support, visit our website at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca or reach out through Facebook at Foldempodcast.

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21. Cross Addiction: How To Prevent It

There is increasing awareness that not only substances (alcohol and drugs) can be addictive, but also that some of the activities we do for enjoyment can become excessive and cause problems. This can happen with gambling, gaming, social media, sex, shopping and eating.

Sometimes people can develop problems with more than one substance or behaviour. If you or someone you care about has struggled with this, tune in to learn about how to manage and prevent cross addiction.

Listen to my conversation with Doug Hilton, a counsellor specializing in gambling problems and addiction. Hear how many people successfully break free. Learn how paying attention to balance and wellness can keep you on track and addiction free.

Thank you for listening to Fold em - the podcast where you hear real stories and expert guidance on managing gambling problems. Subscribe or follow on your podcast app so you never miss an episode.

For more information on gambling concerns and to find resources and support, visit our website at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca or reach out through Facebook at Foldempodcast.

Fold em is taking a break for the month of August 2021, but we are busy planning episodes for the fall. If there is a question or topic you would like us to address in an upcoming episode, email us as [email protected].