Tip 4: Coping with Urges

Accept the fact that you cannot gamble safely.  This may seem painfully obvious, but many GA members have reported relapsing after having debated mentally with themselves on this point.  Among some of the common inner arguments:  "It'll be different this time," "I'm not that bad yet," "I'll quit once I get even," and "I'm due.".  Acceptance is one of the key components of the GA program.