Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Most people don’t gamble because they think they’ll win. They gamble because it’s solving something else. Stress. Anxiety. Escape. Treatment isn’t just about stopping bets, it’s about understanding why the urge exists in the first place. Until you unpack that motivation, the behavior doesn’t really change.

Check out the full episode on The Zach Show with gambling researcher Dr. Sally Gainsbury on YouTube and Spotify. Link in bio.