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.

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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 service members and their families. 800-342-9647

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Compulsive Spending: Unpacking What You're Really Trying to Buy

Examining Overspending, Part 1, Part 2

Financial Wounds: When Money Becomes a Weapon, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3