49. When Gambling Problems Lead to Crime: Moving Forward

Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

Problem gambling leads people to do things they wouldn't normally do. For some, this includes committing a financial crime, such as forgery, embezzlement and theft. These crimes come about as a way to deal with debt and to get money to gamble.

Facing a gambling problem is hard enough, but when it also involves dealing with charges and the court system, it is really hard.

Hear from Brian who shares what this ordeal was like for him after turning himself in to police, and what helped him to get through it.

Listen now to this episode and hear about:

• what happened for Brian as charges were laid and he went to court
• why he decided to be open with family, friends and recovery supports and some surprisingly good things that came from this
• Brian's reflections on how to avoid getting stuck in shame and guilt because of compulsive gambling
• what helped Brian to move through really hard and uncomfortable times and get to a place where today life is "pretty good"

For more information on moving forward after gambling leads to crime, read the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca

To hear more from Brian, listen to Voices ... the Podcast and visit Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery.

If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

For a list of free gambling help services in Canada, click here. To access free help in the United States, visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.