Insights, stories, and updates to support your recovery journey
Addiction isn’t just about bad choices, it’s often a survival strategy. A way to cope with pain, shame, or disconnection. But there’s another way forward.
The deepest pain in addiction may not be the addiction itself, but the way we blame ourselves for it. Learn how self-criticism damages recovery, and how to shift toward self-support and healing.
“I want to quit, but I can’t.” If you’ve ever felt this way, this article is for you. Drawing from behavioral economics and real recovery experiences, we explore how even a brief moment of reflection can help you make better choices—no willpower required.
“You know you’ll lose—so why do you keep gambling?” That question misses the deeper truth. Gambling addiction isn’t about logic—it’s about pain, brain chemistry, and hidden emotional wounds. Here’s what you need to know.
When people who share your story stand beside you, both your commitment to treatment and your belief that “I can do this” skyrocket. Drawing on the latest research and real-world cases, this article gently unpacks the essence of peer support.
Helping someone in need feels virtuous—but what if that kindness is quietly consuming you and fueling addictive patterns? This article unpacks the hidden psychology behind self-sacrifice, the personal costs it brings, and how to offer support without destroying yourself.
We've all heard someone claim they're 'winning overall' in gambling—but is this truly possible? This article explores whether long-term profit in gambling exists, why people believe they can win, and how this belief relates to gambling addiction.
Placing so‑called “paper bets” with no money on the line sounds harmless—but this practice can quietly sabotage your recovery. Here’s why steering clear is the safer move, backed by psychology and neuroscience. (Also known as air/phantom betting.)
Sports-betting apps exploded in 2024—so did gambling harm. This plain-English guide explains *why* in-play odds hook you and offers five science-backed guardrails to protect your money and mental health. QuitMate makes each step easier.
If you’ve ever said, 'I want to quit, but I can’t,' you’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. This article explains how addiction works in the brain, and how you can take small, science-backed steps toward recovery. QuitMate makes these steps easier.
Ready to stop gambling for good? Follow these 5 therapist-backed steps—plus real stories, free tools, and blocking apps—to beat gambling addiction and take back control.
A simple rat study from the 1970s shows that *community*, not willpower, can beat addiction. Here’s the story in plain English—and how it lives inside QuitMate.
