In a special interview with The Bet’s producers, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience Dr Simone Rodda explains why humans get such a kick out of gambling, why the potential for harm is so great, and what gamblers and their loved ones can do about it.

Topics covered include ..

* What is “rapid play” and why is it so addictive?

* Why do casinos hide their clocks?

* Is there such a thing as “safe” gambling?

* How to spot gambling triggers and relapse risks

* Why self-exclusion online and offline can be the first step towards recovery.

* Practical strategies for families of gamblers.

Warning: These podcast episodes contain content related to challenging topics such as addiction, depression and suicide. Please listen with care.

If you or anyone you know needs help with gambling addiction, get in touch with the Problem Gambling Foundation at www.pgf.nz.

We provide free, confidential advice, tools and counselling. Whether it be from your own gambling or if you are affected by someone else's gambling, we are here to help.

Phone 0800 664 262

Email help@pgf.nz

Text 5819

Visit www.pgf.nz

Linktree https://linktr.ee/pgfservices

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Gambling can mess up your life – but what’s it like for a gambler’s partner? When Laura’s* mother confronts her over an empty bank account, she assumes her daughter has a secret gambling addiction. The reality is different: Laura’s boyfriend has been using her ID, her credit card and her identity to gamble away her university savings. After suffering in silence for a long time she finally finds the courage to speak up and move through the trauma of her experience as an affected other. Laura's life is now back on track to taking her where she always wanted to go.

(* “Laura” is a pseudonym).

Warning: These podcast episodes contain content related to challenging topics such as addiction, depression and suicide. Please listen with care.

If you or anyone you know needs help with gambling addiction, get in touch with the Problem Gambling Foundation at www.pgf.nz.

We provide free, confidential advice, tools and counselling. Whether it be from your own gambling or if you are affected by someone else's gambling, we are here to help.

Phone 0800 664 262

Email help@pgf.nz

Text 5819

Visit www.pgf.nz

Linktree https://linktr.ee/pgfservices

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Gambling isn’t really about the money. Just ask Phil. Even when his travel business became successful, his compulsive gambling meant he never held on to his profits for long. But after decades of using pokies and casino bets to stave off loneliness, thanks to a family intervention Phil got the help he needed at PGF to make real, positive and long term change.

Warning: These podcast episodes contain content related to challenging topics such as addiction, depression and suicide. Please listen with care.

If you or anyone you know needs help with gambling addiction, get in touch with the Problem Gambling Foundation at www.pgf.nz.

We provide free, confidential advice, tools and counselling. Whether it be from your own gambling or if you are affected by someone else's gambling, we are here to help.

Phone 0800 664 262

Email help@pgf.nz

Text 5819

Visit www.pgf.nz

Linktree https://linktr.ee/pgfservices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.