Gambling Addiction Help

Published October 2, 2013

Gambling addiction help
A local program offers help to gambling addicts.

Problem gambling focus of annual conference
Other panelists spoke on a range of topics, including the neuroscience of addiction, different models of treatment, Internet gambling and gambling and adolescents. Michelle Hadden, the council's director of prevention and training, said few people … Read more on Schenectady Gazette

Addiction study to target impact of online gambling in the UK
Online gambling is to be scrutinised by academics for its risk of addiction as the industry faces increasing political pressure over the potentially harmful effects of betting. Betting groups are already helping fund research into the potential social … Read more on Financial Times

When Mom or Dad have a gambling problem, here's how to beat the odds
A good place to find help is the National Council on Problem Gambling, with chapters in 35 states (or the hotline 1-800-522-4700). Luck turned for Zaharevitz, a resident of Windsor Locks, Connecticut. She was young enough to rebound from her crisis. Read more on The Globe and Mail