– Know the signs!
– Acknowledge the problem
– Help the gambler to set limits
– Provide moral support
– Cause and consequences are a great teacher – help the gambler recognize what they are really risking when they gamble, and what the outcome might be
– Beware of funding the problem with unrealistic bailouts, legal assistance, etc. – don’t be bullied by the gambler
– Don’t make excuses for the gambler
– Insist on honesty