Problem Gambling – NAPSTV – The National Problem Gambling Helpline – A GROWING BODY OF RESEARCH AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE HAS GIVEN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS NEW INSIGHT INTO PROBLEM GAMBLING. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT TWO TO THREE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION IN THE US WILL HAVE A GAMBLING PROBLEM IN ANY GIVEN YEAR. PROBLEM GAMBLING IS OFTEN SPOKEN OF AS A HIDDEN ADDICTION. WHILE MANY PEOPLE GO TO THEIR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COMPLAINING OF STRESS-RELATED PROBLEMS, THEY MAY NOT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION ABOUT GAMBLING.

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Support group — Gam-anon is a 12-step self-help fellowship of men and women who have been affected by the gambling problem of a loved one. This group meets on Thursday at 7 p.m. For information call 336-681-8516 or visit the website at … Drug abuse …
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