March Madness is one of the highest-risk windows of the year for anyone in gambling recovery. Wall-to-wall ads, office bracket pools, group chat pressure — it can feel like the entire world is betting and you're the only one sitting out.
We just published a full guide to help you build a plan before the tournament starts, get through the moment when an urge hits, and support a loved one without enabling. It covers everything from environment restructuring and urge surfing to when and how to pick up the phone — and it connects you to free tools like the Browser Shield, Gambling Radar alerts, and the Urge Surfing Timer.
There's also a dedicated section for supporters — spouses, parents, friends — because your recovery matters too. If March Madness stirs up old fear or hypervigilance for you, this resource has your back.
You don't have to white-knuckle it alone. Read the guide, use the tools, and reach out if you need to. That's recovery working.