Guides, research, and real talk about gambling recovery.

What Happens When You Stop Gambling

The day-by-day timeline you've seen for quitting gambling is invented. What research has actually measured, what it hasn't, and why it still gets better.

Aug 23, 2026

Most Adults Gambled Before They Turned 21

65% of US adults gambled before 21, and a third of adults under 45 bet on sports underage. What research says about early onset and adult risk.

Aug 17, 2026

Gen Z Is Betting Instead of Investing

A viral survey says half of Gen Z moved investing money into sports betting. The survey is weak. The research underneath it is not, and it's worse.

Aug 14, 2026

Two States Cut Ties With the NCPG Over Kalshi

Nevada's problem gambling council and Michigan's gaming regulator both left the NCPG over its $2 million Kalshi deal. What happened, and what it means.

Aug 12, 2026

Is Gambling Addiction a Mental Illness?

Gambling disorder sits in the same DSM chapter as substance addiction. What that means for diagnosis, treatment, and whether your insurance covers it.

Aug 12, 2026

Sports Betting: The Addiction in Your Pocket

A counselor with 20 years in gambling treatment compares a betting app to carrying cocaine you can't use. What that means for recovery.

Aug 6, 2026

Only 7.6% of Patients Get Asked About Gambling

Arizona screens patients for mental health 55% of the time and gambling 7.6%. A new state study shows what that gap costs, and how to close it.

Aug 1, 2026

Can Breathing Exercises Actually Reduce Cravings?

A meta-analysis of 1,249 people finds controlled breathing measurably reduces cravings. What it found, and what it did not test.

Jul 31, 2026

Illinois Just Made Gambling Disorder a Real Diagnosis

Illinois signed SB 2749 on July 25, writing gambling disorder into the Substance Use Disorder Act. What it changes for treatment access, and what it doesn't.

Jul 27, 2026