Gamblers Anonymous is not affiliated with any religious, political, social, or public organization. There are no dues or fees for membership. Gamblers Anonymous is 100 percent self-supporting through its own contributions. Its only purpose is to help people recover from a gambling problem.

What is Gamblers Anonymous?
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet on a regular basis to share their experience, strength, and hope in order to arrest their gambling and cope with other gambling-related problems. We have found that the sharing of truthful feelings and thoughts at meetings is an extremely powerful antidote in helping people to stop, and stay stopped from gambling. However, even if a person continues to wager or has periodic relapses, he or she is still encouraged to attend meetings.

What can I Expect at Meetings?
Meetings are attended by people who are recovering from a gambling problem and who wish to help others do the same. Each participant remains anonymous, revealing only his or her first name and last initial. Each group meets weekly at the same time and location.

At a typical meeting, a designated Chairperson will give a short talk on his or her gambling-related experiences and recovery. Others are called on to speak in the order they raise their hands. There is no interrupting or cross talk. Attendeess are encouraged to share their feelings and to keep the focus of their therapies on themselves and their own recoveries.

It is usually permissible for a spouse, significant other, family member, or friend to accompany the gambler to the first meeting. Those attending are strongly urged not to disclose what was said at the meeting or who was there. To find out about meetings in your area, please click on "Meeting List" on our Web site.

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