Gambling Addiction Treatment in Australia
Problem gambling affects an estimated 400,000 Australians and is closely linked to other mental health issues including depression, anxiety and substance use. Effective, evidence-based help is available.
Signs of Gambling Dependence
- ✓Gambling with increasing amounts of money to get the same excitement
- ✓Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down
- ✓Gambling to escape problems or relieve low mood
- ✓Chasing losses — returning to win back money lost
- ✓Lying to family about the extent of gambling
- ✓Relying on others to resolve financial problems caused by gambling
Treatment Options for Gambling Addiction
Cognitive behavioural therapy
addressing distorted beliefs about gambling
Motivational interviewing
building readiness to change
Financial counselling
addressing debt and financial harms
Residential rehabilitation
for severe gambling disorder with co-occurring conditions
Gamblers Anonymous
12-step peer support
Self-exclusion programs
from TABs, casinos and online platforms
Providers Specialising in Gambling Treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is gambling addiction treated the same as drug addiction?
Gambling disorder shares many neurological features with substance addiction and responds to similar psychological treatments. Specialist gambling counsellors and dual-diagnosis programs can treat gambling alongside substance use if both are present.
Is there free help for gambling problems?
Yes. The National Gambling Helpline (1800 858 858) provides free counselling. Financial counselling is also available free of charge through the National Debt Helpline.
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