The Rise of Problem Gambling: When Play Becomes Pain, Part 2

The Rise of Problem Gambling: When Play Becomes Pain, Part 2

July 16, 2026 · 32 min · Season 5 · Episode 14

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Olivia explores the gambler's mindset and the impact of gambling on families and security clearances.

Olivia takes a deeper dive into the gambler’s mindset and the dangerous ‘cognitive conversion’ of real money into gambling money. Olivia reviews the latest National Survey on Gambling Attitudes to identify key risk predictors, including online access and frequent sports betting. This episode highlights the severe collateral damage to families, revealing how gambling often intertwines with domestic and economic abuse. For our Department of War audience, we outline how gambling-related debt directly threatens security clearances. https://responsibleplay.org https://winningbackmylife.com For Redstone Arsenal employees: Book a Financial Session with Olivia For geographically separated military members: Find a Personal Financial Counselor For DoW Civilians not attached to Redstone Arsenal, contact your Employee Assistance Program More Resources: National Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-MY-RESET Crisis Text Line Text "HOME" to 741741 Gamblers Anonymous 12-step support for individuals. https://gamblersanonymous.org/ Gam-Anon Support for friends and family members: www.gam-anon.org Veteran/Military Crisis Lifeline Call 988 or text 838255 Military OneSource Confidential help for eligible…

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