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How to Win
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Problem gambling _____________ |
Problem gambling
For most
people gambling is an entertaining pastime. However for some personalities it
can become an addiction. This can result in financial ruin and family
breakdown. Recognising that you have a
gambling problem
For many
addictive gamblers the first step to finding a solution is to admit that they
have a problem. If any of the following apply to you then you have a gambling
problem: You start
to view gambling as a way of earning money. You are
continually exceeding your budget. You start
gambling with money that was intended for living expenses. You need
to borrow because you have gambled too much. You take
days off work so that you can gamble. All your
free time is spent gambling. You put
off family commitments so you can gamble. Getting help
The
gamblers anonymous organisations offer a number of solutions. Many have help
line that you can phone and speak to a councillor. They also hold meetings
where gamblers can discuss their problems and find solutions. There are also
organisations that support the families of gamblers. Your general
practitioner will also be able to offer advice on counselling. Gamblers Anonymous organisations
Gamblers
Anonymous International Service Office www.gamblersanonymous.org/index.htm Great
Britain Gamblers
Anonymous National Service
Office, PO Box 88, London SW10 OEU Telephone
020 7384 3040 USA Gamblers
Intergroup PO Box 7,
New York, New York 10116 Australia Gamblers
Anonymous PO Box 142,
Burwood NSW 1805 Telephone
(02) 9564 1574 |
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