Learning how to cope with and help someone who has a gambling problem can be very difficult. You may deal with a number of negative responses, from denial to resistance. Having your own support system is crucial, and there are several web-based resources available.

Suggested Literature:

Hints to a Happy Day Thoughts on the Steps, meetings, program tools, spirituality, and many aspects of life in general.

Gam-Anon Twelve Steps of Recovery and Companion Questions

For the Parents A compilation of original writings by parents of compulsive gamblers.

Fourth Step Inventory Revised in 2001, it is divided into topics appropriate for an inventory (anger, honesty, trust, control, self-worth, etc.), with thought provoking questions on each topic to help you with your inventory.

Gam-A-Teen The basic book to be used at Gam-A-Teen meetings for children of compulsive gamblers.