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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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Gamban - blocking games
Gamban can be an effective solution for those of you who want to take control of your gambling habits. By installing Gamban on your devices, access to thousands of online gaming sites and gaming apps is blocked. This…
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Debt counseling
Realizing that you've lost control of your finances can be tough, but the most important step you can take is to acknowledge the problem and start taking responsibility for your debt. It's about…
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What do you do when the addict won't admit the problem?
It can be challenging to help someone who refuses to acknowledge their gambling addiction. As a caregiver, you may feel powerless, but there are important steps you can take to support both yourself and…
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Characteristics next of kin can look for
For a relative, identifying gambling addiction can be challenging because many of the symptoms are hidden or are internal feelings the player experiences. That's why we've put together a list of some visible signs relatives…