https://ajag.co.uk/AJAGen-gbSun, 25 Oct 2026 22:31:57 +0000https://ajag.co.uk/what-triggers-a-gambling-urge/https://ajag.co.uk/what-triggers-a-gambling-urge/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:31:57 +0000A gambling trigger is anything that sets off the urge to gamble — a feeling, a place, a time of day, a conversation. Triggers work below conscious thought: you feel the pull before you've decided anything. The rest of this guide explains the three main types, how they combine and how to work out which ones affect you.https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-problem-gambling/https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-problem-gambling/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:30:40 +0000Problem gambling is the point at which gambling stops being a choice you control and starts controlling you. It sits between recreational play — where you decide when to stop and stay within limits you set — and a clinical diagnosis of gambling disorder. AJAG explains what problem gambling means, how it differs from other patterns of play and what signals that someone has moved into risky terri…https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-a-gambling-support-group/https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-a-gambling-support-group/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:29:12 +0000A gambling support group is a meeting where people affected by gambling come together to share experiences and support one another. Most groups are peer-led, which means they are run by people who have faced similar struggles, not by therapists or counsellors. Reading this guide will help you understand what happens in a meeting, who attends, and how to decide whether a group is right for you.…https://ajag.co.uk/how-to-get-counselling-for-gambling-problems/https://ajag.co.uk/how-to-get-counselling-for-gambling-problems/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:28:13 +0000Counselling gives you a confidential space to talk about gambling and the patterns that keep you stuck. Sessions can be face-to-face, over the phone or online, and some are free. The rest of this guide explains how to arrange counselling through AJAG, what different approaches involve and what to ask before your first session.https://ajag.co.uk/how-to-handle-gambling-debt/https://ajag.co.uk/how-to-handle-gambling-debt/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:27:21 +0000Gambling debt help starts with understanding what you owe and to whom. Debt caused by gambling often feels different from other kinds — the shame can make it harder to ask for help, and the urge to gamble more to fix it makes things worse. This guide walks you through the immediate steps: listing your debts, deciding which to pay first, speaking to creditors and finding free advice that works f…https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-gamstop-and-how-does-it-work/https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-gamstop-and-how-does-it-work/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:26:11 +0000GamStop is a free self-exclusion scheme that blocks your access to every gambling site licensed in Great Britain. You register once on the GamStop website, choose a period of at least six months, and within 24 hours you will be prevented from placing bets or opening new accounts on any site covered by the scheme. The rest of this article explains what GamStop does and doesn't cover, how to regi…https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-self-exclusion-and-how-to-use-it/https://ajag.co.uk/what-is-self-exclusion-and-how-to-use-it/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:25:11 +0000Self-exclusion is a voluntary arrangement that blocks you from gambling at one or more sites for a period you choose, from months to years. It exists because walking away is harder when an account stays open, and AJAG explains how the tool works, what it actually stops, and how you set it up in practice.https://ajag.co.uk/how-to-stop-gambling-on-your-own/https://ajag.co.uk/how-to-stop-gambling-on-your-own/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:24:11 +0000Stopping gambling on your own is possible, and the fact you're reading this means you've already taken the hardest step: admitting there's a problem. This page sets out practical actions you can start today, tools that cut off access to gambling sites, and advice on managing the urges that come with early days. It also covers when self-help alone isn't enough, and where to find support that's f…