BetBreak.org Launches New Workbook to Help Gamblers Take a Break from Sports Betting
COMMACK, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More Americans than ever before were expected to place bets on this year's Super Bowl, and while the final numbers are still being tallied, The American Gaming Association (AGA) expected legal wagers to top $1.39 billion. Legal in 38 states, sports betting has never been easier and while it's entertainment for some, betting online can turn into a gambling addiction for others.
Problem gambling, defined as gambling behaviors that disrupt or damage personal, family, or professional lives, affects millions of Americans. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPC), approximately 2.5 million U.S. adults meet the clinical criteria for a severe gambling problem and an additional 5-8 million individuals are experiencing mild to moderate gambling problems. By all accounts those numbers are growing, especially among young men who believe their knowledge of sports gives them an edge.
Ahead of March Madness, BetBreak.org has published "When and How to Take a Time-Out from Sportsbetting," a brand-new workbook designed to help readers understand how taking a break - of any duration - from sports betting can be transformational for their mental health, financial health and relationships with friends and family.
"This workbook and self-study guide is for anyone who wants to explore their relationship with gambling and it's especially for those who are wondering whether it might be time for a break from sports betting," says addiction expert, Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds.
The workbook includes information about how to know if you are ready to change, tips for curbing your sports betting if you aren't ready to quit, setting SMART goals, and limiting access to the three things necessary to gamble. The guide also contains proven tools for managing cravings and urges, resources to regain control over your finances, strategies for dealing with guilt and shame as well as stress management tips.
According to Dr. Reynolds, "The BetBreak workbook is based on the science of behavior change and helps readers make the sustainable shifts in habits necessary to live life with more presence, focus, well-being and happiness."
The BetBreak.org website includes a free problem gambling self-assessment tool, information about problem gambling treatment options and tips for families with a loved one struggling with problem gambling. The workbook sells for $19.99 and can be ordered online at BetBreak.org.
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