Have you started thinking about your gambling habits? Has it reached a point where it negatively affects your life, your everyday life, and your loved ones? You are not alone.
All those who answer calls are themselves recovering gambling addicts living a gamble-free life.
For both players and relatives, every Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Take the first step and ask your questions anonymously to a recovering gambler.
Detecting gambling addiction and co-dependency can be challenging. Both for oneself and for others. That's why we've developed two simple tests to help you on your way.
Test your gambling habits and see if you are at risk - with 9 simple questions and get feedback instantly.
Test if you have changed as a result of a loved one's gambling - with 9 simple questions and get feedback instantly.
Gambling addiction is a complex disease. And besides the player, many others are affected. That's why we have developed different treatment plans, adapted to different problems. All treatments are created by experienced addiction therapists in collaboration with gambling addicts and relatives, for the best possible effect.
Read more about usAll our treatments have been created by people with personal experiences of addiction. With insight and understanding of the problem, it contributes something extra to each client's unique journey towards recovery.
Outpatient treatment for gambling addiction
Relatives treatment
As an extra tool towards a gambling-free life, we have developed an app that is free to download. Here, players can keep track of their gambling-free days, follow their progress, and get many good tips that facilitate the journey towards a gambling-free life. Available for both Android and iOS.
2 februari
Föreningen Spelfriheten erbjuder digitala självhjälpsmöten i februari, varje tisdag och torsdag klockan 18.00-19.00. Teman inkluderar relationer, tillfrisknandets belöningar, rädslor, skam, samt acceptans. Terapeut föreläser den 24 februari. Mer info på föreningens webbplats.
28 januari
Verksamhetsförlagd utbildning (VFU) ingår som en kurs i socionomprogrammet på Institutionen för socialt arbete - Socialhögskolan. Den planeras individuellt och förläggs till olika verksamheter och yrken inom socialt arbete i privat, offentlig eller frivillig regi. Idag får vi chansen att lära känna Karl-Johan Westman lite bättre, som nyligen påbörjat sin VFU på Spelfriheten.
22 januari
Paf tackas för ett konstruktivt besök på Åland, där Spelfriheten föreläste för gymnasieelever om spelansvar. Betydelsen av tidig upptäckte och stöd diskuterades. Tack även till Ålands lyceum, Fältarna och Beroendecentrum för ert engagemang i förebyggandet av spelrisker.
All calls, chats and self-help meetings are handled by the non-profit organization Spelfriheten. The organization is run by people with personal experience of gambling addiction and its consequences. The activities aim to provide support, community and tools to help individuals and their relatives find a way to a gambling-free life. The work is based on engagement and voluntarism, and strives to create a safe and open environment where everyone who needs support can feel welcome.
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