42. If You Gamble - Guidelines for Lowering the Risks and Harms of Gambling

<p>Most of us gamble.  In British Columbia, nearly 75% of adults gambled at least once in the past year.  For some (about 3-4% of adults), it gets out of hand and causes problems.</p> <p>If you gamble, how do you keep it in check?  What limits should you set for yourself? How do you stick to these limits?</p> <p>In this episode, we tell you about guidelines that have recently been developed in Canada to help you reduce the risk of experiencing harms from gambling. </p> <p>Listen now to learn about:</p> <ul> <li>guidelines for how much to spend, how often to play, and how to limit the types of gambling activities</li> <li>who has a higher risk of developing gambling problems</li> <li>tips for sticking to your gambling limits.</li> </ul> <p>If you would like more information on the guidelines for low-risk gambling, read the blog for this episode at <a title= "episode 42 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/lower-risk-gambling-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblinghelp.ca</a> or visit <a title="lower-risk gambling guidelines website" href= "https://gamblingguidelines.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.gamblingguidelines.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>Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.</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 Foldem Podcast.  We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.</p>