Seniors and gambling.pdfSeniors have lower rates of problem gambling than adults in the general population – however, certain subgroups of older adults may be at increased risk to develop gambling problems and because of the life-stage, the financial consequences of problem gambMore >>
Gambling Addiction At A Glance
Gambling Addiction At A Glance.pdf• Compulsive gambling affects 2%-5% of Americans, can involve a variety of ways and places to bet, and symptoms may differ somewhat between males and females, as well as teenagers versus adults.More >>
Gambling Addiction & Problem Gambling
Gambling addiction and problem gambling.pdfGambling addiction, also known as compulsive gambling, is a type of impulse-control disorder. Compulsive gamblers can’t control the impulse to gamble, even when they know their gambling is hurting themselves or their loved ones. Gambling is all they can tMore >>
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of problem gambling.pdfGambling addiction is sometimes referred to as the "hidden illness" because there are no obvious physical signs or symptoms like there are in drug or alcohol addiction. Problem gamblers typically deny or minimize the problem. They also go to great lengthsMore >>
Treatment
Treatment for problem gambling.pdfEvery gambler is unique and so needs a recovery program tailored specifically to him or her. What works for one gambler won’t necessarily work for you. The biggest step in treatment is realizing you have a problem with gambling. It takes tremendous strengMore >>
Dealing With Gambling Problem
Dealing with gambling problem.pdfAs you may have noticed, quitting problem gambling is relatively easy. It’s staying in recovery- making a permanent commitment to stay away from gambling- that is such a challenge. Maintaining recovery for problem gambling and gambling addiction is possiMore >>
Self-Help Advice
Self-Help Advice Gambling.pdfAlthough there is no substitute for professional help, here are some simple and practical measures to reduce gambling:More >>
Support For Gambling Problem
Support For Gambling Problems.pdfIf you have a friend or family member with a gambling problem, it’s only natural to want to help. The individual, however, may not be ready or willing to admit that they have a problem and may not want to discuss it. For this reason, it’s important to beMore >>
Effects of Gambling
Effects of Gambling.pdfThe Effects of Gambling
• How did this happen? I can’t believe all the trouble I'm in.
• If I stop gambling now, I’ll have to admit I'm a total loser. There's no way I can pay back all the money I owe.More >>
Rewards and Risks
Gambling rewards and risks.pdfYou may have mixed feelings about gambling. Perhaps you recognize yourself in statements on both sides of this list:More >>