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CBT-style skills for gambling urges (educational notes)
Practical ideas like delay, substitution, and trigger mapping—without pretending it replaces professional care.
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Educational summary. If you need personal care, talk with regulated professionals in your province/territory.
Delay
Set a timer for 10–15 minutes. Urges often change shape when you wait.
Substitute
Replace the gambling ritual with something physical and short (walk, shower, quick call).
Map triggers
Write what usually happens before gambling: time, place, mood, and the first thought.
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