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Gambling Disorder: The Brain in Pain Stays Mainly in the Game
By Colin Hodgen, Ph.D. Gambling Disorder is recognized in the U.S. as an addictive disorder. Indeed, it is currently the only Addictive Disorder listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th...
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Odds and ends: A personal history of gambling addiction and recovery (Part 1 of 3) By William “Ted” Hartwell Sometimes after I’ve given a lecture or presentation, or during a community outreach event,...
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Hitting it big, gambling addiction, and progressive deterioration (Part 2 of 3) By William “Ted” Hartwell This article is the second in a 3-part series that began last month with “Odds and Ends: A...
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The Final Bet, Abstinence, and Recovery (Part 3 of 3) By William “Ted” Hartwell This article is the final installment of a 3-part series that began with “Odds and Ends: A Personal History of Gambling...
View ArticleProblem gambling: Help and healing for the family
By Sydney Smith, LCP and Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor A loved one is gambling. Too much. Too often. And, with devastating effects. What can you, as a loved one, do to help? This article...
View ArticleSpotting a gambling problem: How families can identify the main signs
By Sydney Smith LPC, LADC, NCGC-II A gambling problem can be difficult to detect Problem Gambling can be hidden for a long time which often makes it very difficult to detect. By the time the problem...
View ArticleWorking with Gambling Addictions: One Strategy that Works!
By Denise F. Quirk, M.A. “K.I.S.S.” & Gambling Disordered Clients In the rooms of 12-Step support groups, “K.I.S.S.” stands for “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” Therapists like me who thought of “stupid”...
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By Judge Cheryl Moss A Snapshot of the Family Court System I have served as a Family Court Judge in Las Vegas, Nevada for over 17 years. During my first year on the judicial bench, I was the first...
View ArticleI Have a Gambling Problem! What Do I Do?
This Year It Will Be Different It’s that time of year again, the Holiday Season. If you’re like me, you’ve probably already begun to tell yourself, “This year it will be different!” The ghosts of past...
View ArticleHelp for a Gambling Problem | Where to Start
By Sydney Smith, LCP and Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor Where Can I Get Help for Gambling? A question I am frequently asked by individuals looking for help for themselves or loved ones...
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