THE BIG GAME AND THE GAMBLING DISORDERED
With the approach of Super Bowl LI, the Recovery Committee of the National Council on Problem Gambling has issued
a
press release to bring attention to the conflicts endured by those in recovery from gambling addiction. The lure of placing bets on the Super Bowl is particularly strong for compulsive gamblers.
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IT ALL STARTED WITH A VIKINGS-COWBOYS FOOTBALL GAME
For a Minnesota man and his wife, a gambling addiction took a considerable toll on their marriage.
Here's a look at a 14-year gambling addiction that started from one notable Monday night football game.
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OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION CAN BRING OUT GAMBLING ADDICTION-LIKE BEHAVIOR
When most people think of gambling activities that can cause addiction, they typically envision casino games, lotteries, betting on horses or professional sports, or even Bingo. However, other recreational activities that are not technically considered gambling can create some of the same consequences when taken to the extreme. Here's a look at some of those activities.
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 A NEW TOOL FOR GAMBLING COUNSELORS?
Among the variety of therapies counselors can choose from to help their clients address gambling addiction, one that's received relatively little attention is known as accelerated resolution therapy (ART). While ART, deemed an evidence-based therapy in 2015, has historically been studied and used as an alternative to traditional PTSD treatments that use drugs or lengthy psychotherapy sessions, it also may help those who struggle with gambling.
Read more.
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GAMBLING RECOVERY SUCCESS STORIES
For all of the things that we do, it's important to remember our singular mission: to assist problem gamblers in getting the help they need and creating awareness that treatment works. Northstar keeps a growing list of stories of people in recovery from gambling addiction. These inspiring stories of success -told in the first person - can be found
here. We're always looking for new stories. Please contact
Bill Stein if you'd like to suggest someone to profile.
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| COMPULSIVE GAMBLING AND COLLEGE STUDENTS  We've uploaded a report on our website that details the issue of college students and compulsive gambling.
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