Ted Hartwell, Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, returns to discuss more details surrounding, and about, gambling addiction. We will cover some risk factors that differ from substance use disorders, the progression of this disease, different treatments, as well as the often not discussed or heard about ramifications. Individuals who gamble, "we tend to impact 7-8 other people significantly" making this not a victimless disease. See below for several important resources for people, or loved ones, who suffer from gambling addiction.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
https://beta.gamblersinrecovery.com/
https://recoveryroadonline.com/
For questions, comments, episode recommendations or requests or to learn more, email us at: Addiction2RecoveryPodcast@gmail.com
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Ted Hartwell, Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, returns to discuss more details surrounding, and about, gambling addiction. We will cover some risk factors that differ from substance use disorders, the progression of this disease, different treatments, as well as the often not discussed or heard about ramifications. Individuals who gamble, "we tend to impact 7-8 other people significantly" making this not a victimless disease. See below for several important resources for people, or loved ones, who suffer from gambling addiction.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
https://beta.gamblersinrecovery.com/
https://recoveryroadonline.com/
For questions, comments, episode recommendations or requests or to learn more, email us at: Addiction2RecoveryPodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @A2RPodcast
Facebook: Addiction2Recovery Podcast
Instagram: Addiction2RecoveryPodcast