These behaviours will weaken your resolve to control or stop your gambling. Avoid high-risk situations – such as the use of credit cards, taking out loans, carrying large amounts of money with you, using gaming venues for socialising, or gambling as a reaction to emotions.Set goals – setting short-term and long-term goals may help you to stay focused and clear about cutting down or giving up gambling.If your gambling is causing harm, there are things you can do to stop it being an issue.