Millions of people with gambling addictions struggle to end their betting and begin repairing their lives every year. Unfortunately, many do not succeed because they don’t know where to find help, or worse, they don’t know they have an addiction that’s diagnosable. They don’t know there are other people dealing with the same problems everyday. […]
View This ArticleYou may gamble frequently, but how do you know if you have an addiction? It seems like a simple question, but for many people, when urges to do an enjoyable activity have turned uncontrollable, accepting you may have a gambling problem can be difficult. It’s important to understand what gambling addiction is to help you […]
View This Article“The money is all gone. Why can’t my husband just stop gambling?” “She’s already lost her house. What else will my sister risk?” “He’s not doing well in school and he never sees his friends anymore. Why won’t my child stop gambling?” “I know I need to, but why can’t I stop gambling?” It’s a […]
View This ArticleWe recently spoke with Lesa Densmore, who specializes in coaching people in recovery from gambling addiction and is a national speaker and educator on the issue. A recovering gambling addict, Lesa Densmore last gambled on March 2, 2009. How were you first introduced to gambling? It started around the kitchen table in elementary school, where […]
View This ArticleThere is a lot online to read when you want to learn about compulsive gambling, but sometimes, statistics, definitions and reports can be hard to relate to when you’re trying to learn about such a serious problem. I understand what addiction is, but where do I find a story about someone like me? How can […]
View This ArticleFor years, problem gambling affected significantly more men than it did women, but that’s no longer true. That gap is closing, as the rate at which women are meeting the criteria for pathological gambling is accelerating. In fact, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling, among problem gamblers ages 45 to 64, women outnumber […]
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Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations
Michelle Hadden is the Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations for the New York Council on Problem Gambling.
