IS YOUR LOVED ONE

A PROBLEM GAMBLER?
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Spouses, partners and family members of problem
gamblers often feel frustrated, angry, sad, ashamed
and isolated. Depression and stress related illness are
common. Fortunately, help is available that is no-cost,
confidential and effective. Hundreds of family members
of problem gamblers are assisted each year in Oregons
system of care.

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Treatment is available to you and it is free, confidential and it works.

Loved Ones Need Help Too!

THERES HOPE
LOVED ONES OF
PROBLEM GAMBLERS

PROTECTING YOURSELF
AND YOUR FAMILY

Problem Gambling affects the partners, children,

parents, friends and employers of the gambler. This
Hidden Addiction takes charge of the gamblers life,
often causing devastating emotional and financial
fallout for loved ones. Even if your loved one isnt ready
or willing to get help, you can receive free services by
contacting the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource.

To help a problem gambler, you must also help yourself.

This means protecting yourself and your family as much
as possible from the negative consequences problem
gamblers will often bring on themselves. The more you
are able to do this, the more effectively you will be able
to bring about positive change.

ADVICE FROM SOMEONE

WHOS BEEN THERE

Keep track of all money that is spent and owed.

Consider safeguarding bank accounts and other
assets so that the gambler cannot access them.
If possible, only give them access to money for
daily necessities until the situation improves.

Do not rescue the gambler by paying off debts.
This will only enable the person to continue
their behavior.

Seek professional help for financial advice,
counseling and support.

Accepting that my wifes gambling was an addiction

was one of the most challenging actions I had to take.
I had feelings of resentment, anger, fear and isolation.
If you are struggling with a loved ones gambling
addiction, you are not alone. Millions of families have
struggled with the same feelings you are experiencing
now. Talking with others, along with help from my
counselor, has enabled me to set healthy boundaries,
let go of unwanted emotions, and be there for those
relationships most important to me.