40. Why Can't I Stop Gambling? Let's Look at the Brain for Answers

<p>A common question with gambling problems is, "Why Can't I Stop?"  In this episode we hear from <a title= "more about Deirdre" href="https://brainconnections.ca/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deirdre Querney, MSW</a>, and <a title="more about Iris" href= "https://brainconnections.ca/about-us/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Dr. Iris Balodis</a> who answer this question by telling us about the brain and gambling addiction.   </p> <p>Tune in to learn about:</p> <ul> <li>how gambling addiction changes the brain</li> <li>why people with gambling addiction have a hard time pulling back from positive rewards</li> <li>how changes to the brain are different with compulsive gambling and substance addictions</li> <li>how to re-wire your brain to resist gambling urges and other addictions</li> </ul> <p>To see a great video and learn more about gambling addiction and the brain visit <a title="brain connections website" href= "https://brainconnections.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">BrainConnections.ca</a></p> <p>Find out more at the blog for this episode at <a title= "episode 40 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/gambling-addiction-and-the-brain" target="_blank" rel="noopener">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="Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>If you would like to connect with Fold em through <a title= "Fold em Facebook page" href= "https://www.facebook.com/foldempodcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Facebook</a> or Instagram, find us at Fold em Podcast.  We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. </p> <p>Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.</p>