When You Need
To Win You Need To Stop! What
is Compulsive Gambling? Compulsive gambling has been
diagnosed as a progressive illness. When untreated, this illness can
progress until it destroys you personally and financially. It can
devastate your family, friends and affect all who know you. How To Get Help? Only you know if you
are a compulsive gambler. If so, you have an illness-one that can be
treated if you are willing. If you want to stop gambling, help is
available. Self-help programs such as Gamblers Anonymous, as well as
treatment programs make it possible for you to stop gambling. If
you need it-get help now, for yourself, and for your family. If
you or a member of your family has a gambling problem, we encourage you
to call for free, confidential and professional help...1-877-770-STOP (7867) Worried About Gambling?
Gambling problems can affect men, women, teens, seniors and the
workplace. If you recognize a problem...Help is available.
Do you have a gambling problem? To
find out, answer these questions with a simple yes or no. If you are
confused or not sure, the answer is probably "yes." Do you use
gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve depression? Do you
feel unable to stop playing, regardless of winning or losing? Are
you betting more than you intended to? Have you neglected family
or work responsibilities because of gambling? Do you feel restless
or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling? Have
you lost or jeopardized important relationships due to gambling? Have
you borrowed money from others in order to relieve a financial problem
that arose due to gambling? What's
Your Score? If you answer "yes" to one or more of the above,
you are probably in trouble with gambling. Be honest with yourself. It
takes courage to face the fact that you may be addicted to gambling.
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