Open Door: Problem Gambling – Part 1

Open Door: Problem Gambling – Part 1 – This documentary takes a look into the guarded lives of problem gamblers and explores the effect that problem gambling has had on their lives, their families…

Gamblers Anonymous Group Helps Members

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The treatment of gambling addiction is following the same path of alcoholism and drug addiction. "We used to tell people, 'just stop drinking. I don't see why you just can't quit," said Julie Hynes, a program director of problem gambling prevention at …
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The costs of gambling can be high, former gamblers say

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Scott G Winterton, Deseret News. Enlarge photo». Summary. About 20 percent of members of Gamblers Anonymous and people in treatment for pathological gambling have attempted suicide, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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McCann's campaign for problem gamblers becomes an education tool

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Adrian Mills, group account director at McCann Melbourne, said another part of the strategy was to help a broader population understand the nature of a gambling problem or addiction. “It isn't just something that dumb people have or marginalised people …
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Gambling can spiral out of control

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But people with gambling problems should know that help is out there, said Louise E. Foote, a problem-gambling addictions counselor for Caron Treatment Centers. Bob sought help after he tried to commit suicide at age 45 and ended up in the hospital.
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