This breakout presentation draws on findings from a community-based participatory research project exploring recovery from gambling disorder through six focus groups with recovery community participants. A thematic analysis revealed a shared definition of gambling recovery focused on personal growth and highlighted the need for systemic changes to support recovery communities, tools to assess personal growth, and further gambling recovery research. Participants will engage in discussions on applying these insights to address challenges posed by gambling legalization and collaboratively explore strategies to strengthen recovery efforts and community support systems.
