Triggers are obstacles in our environment that can cause our subconscious to override our rational thought. When you make the decision not to gamble your subconscious mind wins out if you let the triggers get to you.

Once a compulsive gambler makes the conscious decision to stop gambling they should be proud of themselves. They should sit back, take a deep breathe and make plans for their future.

As the compulsive gambler goes about their daily routines they may get a call from a friend asking them to go to the gambling establishment. This is the one question that can throw a compulsive gambler back in time. The compulsive gambler should try and focus on the reasons they stopped gambling. At this point you need to pick up the telephone tell your friend that you don