Back to Programs
Spiritual Approach
•Founded 1957Gamblers Anonymous
A 12-step program for people with gambling addiction seeking to stop gambling entirely.
Pros
- ✓Specifically for gambling
- ✓Proven 12-step model
- ✓Gam-Anon for families
- ✓Financial recovery focus
- ✓Free to attend
Considerations
- •Abstinence-only
- •Limited availability in some areas
- •Spiritual focus
- •May not address underlying issues
Philosophy & Approach
Recovery from compulsive gambling through abstinence, the 12 steps, and helping other gamblers.
Key Principles:
- •Complete abstinence from gambling
- •20 questions for self-diagnosis
- •Unity and recovery
- •Making financial amends
- •Rebuilding trust
Meeting Format
Group meetings with GA literature, personal stories, and mutual support.
Best For
- Compulsive gamblers
- Those with gambling debts
- People losing control
- Individuals seeking abstinence
May Not Be Ideal For
- •Casual gamblers
- •Those wanting moderation
- •People preferring secular approaches
Still Exploring Your Options?
Take our assessment to get personalized program recommendations
Take Assessment