When you acknowledge a gambling addiction, you take the first major step forward in your recovery. Admitting a problem that you are ready and willing to address must occur before any sort of self-help, counseling or group therapy can begin to make you stop gambling and repair the damages done by your betting. But while […]
View This ArticleWhen you have a compulsive gambling addiction, you aren’t the only one who feels the consequences. So do your friends, family and those close to you. You may have spent family savings when placing bets, sold family property and possessions or lied about your spending habits and whereabouts. Your addiction may have caused your family […]
View This ArticleAs a parent, there are multiple talks we prepare ourselves to have as our children reach their adolescent years. From conversations about relationships, safe sex and drug avoidance to dealing with high school bullies and learning to budget their first jobs’ wages, your children look to you as a resource to help guide them safely […]
View This ArticleGambling in the form of dice, card games and lotteries isn’t new. People have been gambling for centuries, and during that time, we’ve seen the introduction and the evolution of new games and gambling platforms emerge. As our daily lives have changed, so has our access to gambling options and the behaviors associated with problem […]
View This ArticleEvery person’s story is different. Learn about factors that contribute to causing a gambling addiction, which can lead to serious problems throughout life.
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Executive Director
Jim Maney is the Executive Director for the New York Council on Problem Gambling.
