64. Will I Switch to Another Bad Habit or Addiction?

<p>When dealing with gambling problems, many people worry about switching to another bad habit or addiction.  It's important to pay attention to this because switching or substituting addictions (also called cross addiction) can be frustrating, de-moralizing and really dammaging to a person's life.</p> <p>In this episode of Fold em, we tell you what you need to know about switching addictions so you are more informed and better able to prevent it from happening to you.</p> <p>We're joined again by our experts on gambling and the brain - <a title="Information about Iris and Deirdre" href= "https://brainconnections.ca/about-us/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Dr. Iris Balodis and Deirdre Querney, MSW</a> - from <a title="Brain Connections website" href= "https://brainconnections.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brain Connections</a>.</p> <p>Listen now and learn about:</p> <ul> <li>Can someone have an addictive personality?</li> <li>What research tells us about why some people switch addictions</li> <li>How to create real and long-lasting wellness for yourself and freedom from addiction (Yes, it is possible!)</li> </ul> <p>If you would like to read a summary of the episode and learn more about how to protect yourself from switching addictions, read the blog for this episode at <a title="Episode 64 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/switching-addictions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a> and check out the handout on this at <a title= "Switching Addictions handout" href= "https://brainconnections.ca/switching-addictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.BrainConnections.ca</a></p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services.  Connect with us online at <a title= "Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>To connect with gambling probl