The Science

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment used to overcome a gambling addiction. 

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It is the most effective way to manage a gambling addiction.

It empowers you to change the way you think, feel and behave towards gambling - giving you an opportunity to control your gambling behaviours. 

Benefits

LESS LIKELY TO GAMBLE

Multiple studies have shown that CBT reduces the frequency of gambling.

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REDUCTIONIN SEVERITY OF ADDICTION 

CBT has been shown to reduce the severity of a gambling addiction.

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LESS MONEY LOST 

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Patients who undergo CBT treatment lose less money compared to those that do not.

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IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH 

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Those who underwent CBT treatment reported an improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms.

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Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing on the present. By doing this, you can wash away past mistakes and future concerns. 

To name a few, it betters impulse control, self-discipline and regulation of emotion. 

Research shows that mindfulness practice reduces gambling activity. 

Benefits

REDUCTION IN GAMBLING 

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Mindfulness significantly reduce urges to gamble leading to less gambling activity.

BETTER SELF-CONTROL OVER GAMBLING HABITS 

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Mindfulness teaches self-discipline and control

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IMPROVES WELLBEING 

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Mindfulness has many other benefits, including improved ability to cope with stress and feeling calm, relaxed and patient.