31. ADHD and Gambling Addiction: Understanding the Connection

<p>If you gamble and have ADHD there is a greater risk that gambling will become a severe problem. In this episode, learn about the symptoms of ADHD and challenges of living with it as an adult. <a title="Darryl's website" href="http://www.darrylanderson.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darryl Anderson</a>, a Clinical Counsellor specializing in mental health and gambling concerns, explains why ADHD increases the risk for gambling problems.  He also shares about his process of recognizing ADHD in himself and having it diagnosed in adulthood.</p> <p>For more information on ADHD:</p> <p>- take the <a title="ASRS website" href= "https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/ASRS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adult ADHD Self Report Scale</a></p> <p>- visit the <a title="CADDRA website" href= "https://www.caddra.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance</a></p> <p>- OR the <a title="CADDAC website" href="https://caddac.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Centre for ADHD Awareness</a></p> <p>- check out <a title="How to ADHD YouTube" href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">How to ADHD</a> on YouTube</p> <p>Learn more about ADHD and gambling addiction in the blog for this episode at <a href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/gambling-addiction-and-adhd"> www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a></p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at <a title="GSBC website page" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.</p>