Problem gambling is gambling to the extent that it causes emotional, family, legal, financial or other problems for the gambler and the people around the gambler. Problem gambling can get worse over time, and gambling problems can range from mild to severe.
“What are some signs of problem gambling?”
When people have a problem with [...]

 
A new study examines an old problem, an apparent addiction to shopping;
Impulsive-compulsive buying disorder: clinical overview.
Impulsive-compulsive buying disorder (ICBD) is an impulse control disorder characterized by

impulsive drives and
compulsive behaviours (buying unneeded things),
personal distress,
impaired social and vocational functioning and
financial problems.

Despite being described in the 19th century, [...]

 
Symptoms of getting ready to relapse.
The relapse symptom ambulance
Although this is about a relapse into alcoholism, it applies to many other addictions and areas of life, from overeating to relationship, codependency and money problems. Learn to recognise the danger signals, your life depends on it.
EXHAUSTION - Allowing yourself to become overly tired or [...]

Twelve Steps can help manage various types of chronic illness
  For more than 60 years, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have worked for many people with alcohol and other drug problems. Today, the therapeutic value of the steps extends far beyond the field of addiction.
Physicians, therapists and other health care [...]

 
Self-forgiving is:

Accepting yourself as a human who has faults and makes mistakes.
Letting go of self anger for your past failures, errors, and mistakes.
No longer needing penance, sorrow, and regret over a grievous, self-inflicted, personal offense.
The act of self love after you have admitted your failure, mistake, or misdeed.
The [...]

 
PROBLEM GAMBLERS
These links will take you to the US National Council on Problem Gambling.

What is problem gambling?
Isn’t problem gambling just a financial problem?
Isn’t problem gambling really the result of irresponsible or weak-willed people?
What kind of people become problem gamblers?
Do casinos, lotteries and other types of gambling “cause” problem gambling?
What types [...]

15 Questions for Compulsive Debtors
Most compulsive debtors will answer yes to at least eight of the following 15 questions.
1. Are your debts making your home life unhappy?
2. Does the pressure of your debts distract you from your daily work?
3. Are your debts affecting your reputation?
4. Do your debts cause you to think less of yourself?
5. [...]