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  • When Spilltanken takes over

    Gambling thoughts can be all-consuming. Many people who struggle with gambling addiction find that thoughts about gambling constantly pop up – even when they are trying to focus on other things. These are thoughts that can make it…

  • From gaming to freedom - a personal story of overcoming internet addiction

    For many, gaming can be a form of entertainment in their daily lives, but some eventually discover that it has become a destructive habit. This man tells his story of how he got hooked on online games, especially League of Legends…

  • From casino winnings to gambling addiction - one woman's fight for a gambling-free life

    Many people are introduced to gambling through friends or family, and for some it can lead to a life-changing addiction. One woman shares her story of how an innocent beginning turned into a…

  • From addiction to control - a story about gambling and the way out

    For many, gambling addiction starts as an innocent hobby, but for some it can develop into something far more serious. A man shares his journey from discovering his addiction to taking control…

  • When gambling takes over - a relative's struggle

    Discovering that someone close to you is struggling with a gambling problem can be heartbreaking. For many relatives, it starts with small signs that gradually develop into major concerns. A mother shares her story of…

  • When gambling addiction strikes - a mother's story

    For many relatives, discovering that a loved one is struggling with a gambling addiction can be like watching a nightmare unfold right before your eyes. One mother shared her story of how her son's addiction turned…

  • Our history

    Gambling Addiction Norway started as a support group for relatives of people with gambling addiction, originally called PTS – Relatives of Gambling Addicts. 2002 Gambling Addiction Norway was founded in 2002 by Lill-Tove Bergmo in Lyngen. 2004 In 2004…

  • For you who are worried about someone you care about

    Gambling addiction can lead to serious emotional, financial and social consequences, which can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. If you are concerned that someone you care about is struggling with both gambling addiction and suicidal thoughts,…

  • Gambling addiction and suicidal thoughts

    This page is for those of you who feel that life is too heavy to bear. Having suicidal thoughts does not necessarily mean that you want to die, but that the pain you are feeling right now is too…

  • Next of kin guide

    If you have just discovered a gambling problem, this can be an overwhelming and emotional situation. It is important to act in a way that both protects you and helps the gambling addict in a constructive way.…