70. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Accountability Partners

<p>There's an important step that often gets missed when stopping gambling.  This involves asking someone who knows about gambling issues or addiction to help watch out for signs that you're at risk to gamble again.  Why is this important?  Because you may not be aware it's happening or will downplay it in your own mind.</p> <p>This is our third of four episodes that focus on how to stop gambling and have it stick long-term.  Hear how Abe got really honest with a friend about what triggers him to gamble.  They have been working together to come up with plans to protect him from relapse.  You also get guidance from Allison Rice who works as a counsellor with Gambling Support BC and brings twenty years of experience with helping people overcome addiction.</p> <p>Listen now and learn about:</p> <ul> <li>Key ingredients for staying away from gambling for good</li> <li>The importance of having an accountability partner and how to arrange this for yourself</li> <li>Why having a personal recovery plan will make staying away from gambling easier</li> </ul> <p>To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at <a title= "Episode 70 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/how-to-stop-gambling-part-three" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a>.</p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to 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>To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:</p> <p>Canada:  click <a title="Gambling Help in Canada" href= "https://gamblingguidelines.ca/getting-help/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a></p> <p>United States:  <a title= "Gambling Help in the United States" href= "https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/help-by-state/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Natio