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Phases of Gambling
The Winning Phase
During the winning phase (frequently 3 to 5 years) of the disease,
these gamblers won more often than they lost; probably had a "big win",
an amount equal to at least a month's normal salary and sometimes as
much as a year's normal salary or more. This winning phase and
specifically, a major early win, justified to these gamblers their
opinion of being smarter than others and, of course, superior gamblers.
These gamblers frequently believe that they are capable of becoming
"professional" gamblers and may even perceive themselves to be one. As
these gamblers progress through the winning phase, they begin to spend
more time gambling, and begin to gamble more often and for larger
amounts of money. Eventually, they begin to lose.
The Losing Phase
n the losing phase, which usually lasts more than five
years, the action gambler begins betting even larger amounts and gambling
even more. He starts to believe that he is simply on a losing streak, and
starts to double up on bets and to stay in hands when he knows he should
fold. He bets on "longshots" which he knows don't have much of a
chance but will pay big. He starts losing much more often than he wins.
These frequent losses cause him to gamble even more in order to win
back his losses. (He is now "chasing" his losses). He borrows money
with which to gamble; the lying has already begun; he must lie in order
to cover his tracks. He must lie in order to convince people that he is
still the "happy go lucky gambler," and all around "good guy." He
begins to lie about everything, often when the truth would better serve
him. He continues to boast about his skills at gambling; talks often
about his wins, rarely about his losses. At some point he has his first
major "set-back." Deep in financial trouble, he may convince his family
or employer of some phony major catastrophic disaster which requires a
loan. He probably is able to obtain this first "bail-out," and probably
asked for more than he needed to settle up his gambling losses,
therefore, providing extra "gambling dollars". He considers that
"bail-out" as a win. He is back in action and gambling even more
feverishly than before. These bailouts may occur numerous times;
eventually, it is almost impossible to persuade others to again provide
a loan. He seems to lose almost all the time now. His life has become
unmanageable, and his family life is rapidly deteriorating.
The Desperation Phase
The majority of the gambler's time is spent thinking about gambling,
planning gambling or in action. He no longer has control over his
gambling. In order to relieve the inner pain he must gamble; he knows
he will lose, but it does not matter. His lying is completely out of
control. When others don't believe his lies, he becomes angry with
them, blaming others for his problems. He must obtain the money with
which to gamble at all costs. His family is in shambles. They have
possibly already left or are on the verge of leaving. Illegal activity
may be occurring; the gambler may be embezzling money or stealing it in
other ways. He will consider these as loans which will be paid back
soon from the big win he believes he will have.
He is still often able to present an outward appearance of being in
control. His wife and kids (if they are still there) are suffering in
many ways: the rent or house payment is behind; the utilities may have
even been turned off; few of the relatives even speak to them anymore;
they are now on a cash only basis everywhere. Credit cards are "maxed";
the wife doesn't know what is wrong. She knows he is gambling. She
knows he continually lies. She has heard him say a thousand times that
he will stop, that everything will be okay. She is suffering from
depression, but because she still has a sense of false pride, she
doesn't want anyone to know how desperate they are, and pleads with him
to just stop. Yet he still continues to gamble. She is afraid to answer
the phone, fearing it will be still another bill collector, or worse,
her relatives, wanting their money or wanting information. Their life
is spiraling downward toward an unknown end. She is even frequently
convinced that it is somehow her fault.
The gambler often has an outward appearance, even at this stage, of
being in total control. He is still convinced that everyone believes
his lies. He even becomes angry when they don't. Outwardly he blames
everyone but himself for the unfortunate circumstances now occurring.
Inwardly, the gambler is in severe anguish. He truly loves his family
and wants things to be like they used to be. He wants respect and
stability, but he has to gamble. He can't tell you why, but he has to
gamble. He has to be in action. He is living in a dream world, knowing
he can't win. Punishing himself, he wants it to end. He thinks often
about self destruction, and probably more often than most would like to
believe, does commit suicide. He has to gamble because it is the only
way he can relieve the pain. His significant other's pride and lack of
knowledge about the disorder will not allow her to face the fact that
she must take action. It may take something like an arrest of the
gambler, a suicide attempt, or some other traumatic event to take place
before she finally offers an ultimatum or takes the kids and leaves the
gambler.
Once the action gambler enters stage three of the disorder, the
desperation phase, he and the escape gambler share many of the same
symptoms. They no longer have any control over gambling. Gambling
itself now has the control. Action gamblers, more often than not, are
forced into recovery only after they have exhausted all means of
obtaining money with which to gamble (they are out of marbles.)
Frequently they are facing legal problems. Their spouse or significant
others force them recovery with ultimatums, or theiremployer mandates a
12 step program. Often they are court ordered to a recovery program when the
Gambling Commission fail the control and the repression .
Very few "action" gamblers search out a recovery program of their own
accord. Though many say they made the first call on their own, they
usually later admit that it was at the prompting of someone else.
Rarely do they seek professional help unless legal advice refers them,
or their spouse gives an "or else into " ultimatum.
When a typical action gambler enters a self help recovery program, he
often believes that his family should immediately rally to his aide,
expecting them to forgive him instantly for his misdeeds. He frequently
still blames others for his actions, and usually does not face the
facts squarely. Often he wears the fact that he has stopped gambling as
a badge of honor and his ego is once again inflated. Not taking the
recovery program seriously, he only stops gambling. He does not involve
himself in the recovery program and before long, after a few meetings,
after he has convinced his family that he is once again a "hero," he
stops attending the program. Before you can wink an eye he is back out
gambling and back into phase three of the disease on a progressive
slide downward, right where he left off.
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After this relapse, again out of marbles, he returns to the recovery
program and may finally take his gambling disease seriously. When this
occurs, he has a better chance at recovery. Yet, often the action
gambler attends meeting, gambles, returns to meetings, gambles and this
cycle may last for years. This type of periodic recovery and periodic
compulsive gambling often leads to criminal activity and imprisonment
or even death.
Courtesy: Arizonia Council on Compulsive Gambling
The Hopeless Phase
Until recently only three phases of pathological gambling have been
noted. Many clinicians and experts who treat pathological gamblers now
say a fourth phase exists for both action and escape gamblers. Once the
gambler has been through the desperation phase, it would seem that
everything bad had occurred. However in the hopeless phase, both types
of pathological gamblers have "given up". They believe nothing can
help, they don't care if they live or die, in fact for many the latter
is the preference. They will all consider suicide during this phase.
Most will commit actions which could place them in jail or prison.
Clinical depression is a given. In their minds, no one cares, no hope
is available. The hopeless phase is the time when the pathological
gambler either gets help or ends with suicide or prison.
Interventions are difficult and delicate matters and it is important
that they be done properly. Nearly all interventions can benefit from
the advice and counsel of a professional experienced in the
intervention process.
Many families waste a great deal of time and effort trying to organize
an intervention by themselves and often it is so difficult that the
intervention never takes place at all. Sometimes, unfortunately, it
does take place and at best nothing happens at all and at worst a great
deal of harm is done.
The first thing to do is to seek out the advice and council of an
interventionist. At least make the call and talk a little. You dont
have to commit to anything until you are ready.
What should be the objective of the intervention?
The relief of suffering is the underlying agenda of any intervention.
Changing the self- destructive behavior at the root of suffering is
always the focus regardless of the fonu an intervention may take.
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Nearly all families begin the intervention process in the same basic
stance:
A person in my family is gambling too much. I want him or her to stop
gambling so he or she will be happy and the rest of us can stop
worrying. Nothing we have done so far has done any good. An
intervention is our last hope. Will it work???
An immediate objective of most interventions is to have the Gambler
accept help of some sort -, residential treatment, outpatient
treatment, GA, therapy or some combination of these. The classical
model often defmes treatment for the gambler as its primary objective.
Sometimes a family can readily understand how changes in their own
attitudes and behaviors can be a powerful influence on the Gambler and
are willing and able to invest time in their own education and
treatment. When this happens the objective of the intervention is
broadened into having everyone in the family (including the Gambler)
accept help of some sort -- education, self-help groups, therapy and
other forms of appropriate treatment.
How can we intervene when my family lives all over the country?
During the initial stages family members often use the mail, phone and
email to communicate with each other and with the interventionist.
Sometimes they can only come together for a day at most and preparation
work by phone or fax is the only option. Other times they can come
together for a long weekend (3-4 days) and can take advantage of all
the benefits of face to face communication.
Sometimes a family member can not participate fully due to schedule
commitments, cost of travel or for other reasons. These situations can
be accommodated also. People who cannot be present sometimes write
letters that can be used quite effectively.
How much time will be required of the participants?
The minimum time investment usually involves one or two sessions with
the interventionist, the time spent on intervention day, and a follow
up session. Sometimes this can be reduced even further.
As a practical matter, however, interventions should be viewed as a
long term process requiring a rather large time commitment. Discuss
this with your interventionist.
Families often use the intervention process as an opportunity to
educate themselves about the illness, to develop an understanding of
their role in the Gamblers problems, and to formulate and execute
treatment plans for themselves. These families may have several
sessions with an interventionist before and after the actual
intervention. They may also decide to participate in a support program
such as Gamanon. Occasionally a family will decide that they want the
support of extensive family therapy for the educational and emotional
support they need to make the changes in all their lives.
How much elapsed time does an intervention take?
A normal time period is in the range of two to three days to several
weeks preparation time prior to intervention day, and as much time as
necessary after that. This can vary considerably.
Where will the planned meeting and the intervention take place?
Meetings among the family members, with or without the Gambler, can
take place anywhere that makes sense including the Gamblers home, the
interventionist's office, a friends home, a friend's office, a church,
a hotel room, anywhere at all.
What kind of results can my family expect from doing an intervention?
At least at this point the addiction is in the open and the gambler can
let the feeling of embarrassment go. There will be no more reason for
the lies and manipulations to take place, and the gambler will feel
free, and be willing to seek help. The ultimate goal is to get the
gambler in residential treatment , but in some cases this is not always
the true result. But now the family and friends can work together to
help the individual get in recovery through outpatient therapy , GA, of
other self help support groups.
What kind of treatment works best for a compulsive gambler?
The best way to start treatment for a compulsive gambler is to remove
them from the environment that they have been living in. This would
include a treatment center that specializes in dealing with compulsive
gambling. A treatment facility who takes a one on one approach to help
the gambler dig deep and explore the inner feelings.
A team member like a boss might make future employment conditional on
the individual seeking treatment. Parents or friends may make future
contact conditional on treatment. These ultimatums are delivered in the
kindest way possible, since an intervention can be a very emotional
experience for the confronted person. Sometimes, the interventionists
delivers an ultimatum that explains the members' ultimatums, instead of
having each person deliver their own ultimatum.
Interventions may be very intense, and may cause violent or extremely
upset reactions from the confronted person. It is considered highly
inadvisable to make young children part of an intervention, unless
their contribution or presence might help the compulsive gambler.
Teenagers may be present, but parents should think carefully about this
before allowing a child of any age to participate in an intervention.
A Gambling Intervention is a process where family, friends, and
co-workers confront an individual about their compulsive gambling
behavior, with the ultimate goal of the person to seek immediate
treatment for their behavior. Usually an intervention works best when
it is properly planned and executed with a professional, who has a
background in compulsive gambling. It is vital that a treatment program
be set up for the individual before the intervention takes place.
Without a treatment program set up, the intervention will fail. You
cannot intervene with a sick individual and give them no hope when the
intervention is completed, without treatment the person is destined to
return to their addiction of compulsive gambling.
The goal for a member of the intervention team is to calmly tell the
person how his or her destructive behavior has personally affected the
member. The team member may also point to specific incidents that
suggest the need for treatment. In some cases, each team member may
issue an ultimatum requiring the person's consent to be treated or
withholding future contact.Because nothing else has worked.
Most people attempt to change a person or situation through reason and
discussion, usually one-on-one. When this fails, frustration may lead
to anger. This can go on for years.
Appeals to reason and one-on-one discussions rarely produce change in
someone engaged in self-destructive behaviors.
Is it a Gambling Problem or Gambling Addiction?
One response to this question is: "What do you really want in your
life?" The answer is usually something like "happiness" or "a loving
relationship with my spouse/children."
A second question is: "Does your gambling help or hinder these goals?"
If gambling hinders your achievement of these goals, there is only one
question left:
"What can I do to control this behavior that impairs my
happiness and hurts my loved ones?"
Calling gambling a "problem" often creates more suffering and guilt.
Thinking about your gambling as outlined above maintains the importance
of controlling the behavior without directly focusing on the guilt
which is often overwhelming. This guilt if not controlled can lead to
isolation and can prevent you from seeking the help you need.
There are two main criteria used to diagnose gambling as a problem:
The criteria for Pathological Gambling used by the American Psychiatric
Association, and the 20 questions of GamblingAnonymous.
The APD defines Pathological Gambling as gambling behaviors that
interfere with social or occupational functioning. Symptoms include:
Preoccupation with gambling
Betting increasing amounts
Unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce
gambling
Lying to hide gambling
Jeopardizing important relationships due
to gambling.
On the other hand, an intervention that includes several people
meaningful to the person, that is executed in a controlled and logical
way, that focuses on changing everyone's behavior at least for the
moment, is highly effective.
What can my family expect to happen during an intervention?
In order to prepare for an intervention, family members and friends
gather to discuss the details with the interventionist. They jointly
decide what form the intervention will take, identify who should be
included in the intervention, develop education and treatment plans,
develop an intervention plan and schedule, and then execute the plans.
Family and friends often enter this process with apprehension and
frequently with a high level of frustration and anger. They often feel
betrayed, confused, guilty, and defensive. They sometimes blame each
other as well as themselves and the addicted person for their
difficulties.
All can expect these feelings tempered or resolved during an
intervention.
Sharing and expressing feelings gives purpose to the rehashing of old
pains, and allows the family and friends to receive comfort and to
begin to resolve the built up rage and hurt that has influenced many of
their relationships and interactions.
These intervention meetings transform the family in ways necessary for
lasting change to occur.
And this cohesive group approaching the addict offers something much
better than a confrontation. The group creates a different world for
everybody to live in.
Can my family do an intervention without professional guidance?
How Did the "Social" Gambling Become Pathological?
There are several theories which reflect the behaviors, family history
and feelings of the gambler.
Behavioral theories suggest that gamblers often experience a "rush"
when they win, particularly when they star gambling. The disorder
progresses due to the seeking of that pleasurable feeling, just like
the "high" of other drugs. This theory is supported by the neurological
findings about pathological gamblers.
Psychodynamic theories, or family history theories, suggest that in
childhood the gamblers may feel helpless and develop a need for control
and self-importance, or narcissism. These theories suggest that in
adulthood these gamblers continue to seek feelings of self-importance
and improved self-esteem through the illusion of being able to control
the odds, and being able to predict the future (outcome of the game).
This theory is supported by the high rates of abuse (including verbal)
in the family history of gamblers.
Experiential theories, or theories related to feelings, may suggest
that the gambler feels chronic sadness, and uses the gambling as an
"escape" and as a way to feel better. This theory is supported by the
high rates of serious and mild depression in gamblers (almost all
report at least mild symptoms). This theory is also supported by the
increase of gambling at times when a person is stressed or more
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Safe Gaming System, Inc.
Richard A. Johnson, CEO
Las Vegas, NV 89135 USA
(702) 363-7934 fax
E-mail: sgsystem@cox.net
Richardallenjohnson.com
A site that discusses problem gambling in detail, quotes statistics
about the incidence of problem gambling, and presents modern methods to
protect against it.
E-mail: richardallenjohnson@cox.net
Responsiblegaming.com
A site that presents a gamblers view of what constitutes responsible
gaming and provides guidelines for gambling operators to comply with
responsible gaming (gambling) guidelines.
E-mail: sgsystem@cox.net
American Academy Of Healthcare Providers In The Addictive Disorders
767C Concord Avenue
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
(617) 661-6248
(617) 492-3183 fax
E-mail: Info@AmericanAcademy.org
The National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
216 G Street NE, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 547-9204
(202) 547-9206 fax
(800) 522-4700 (National) Helpline
E-mail: ncpg@ncpgambling.org
Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
2922 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 212-0278
(800) 777-7207 Helpline
California Council on Problem Gambling
800 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 225
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-5804
(714) 765-5807
E-mail: info@calproblemgambling.org
Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado
P.O. Box 280265
Lakewood, CO 80228-0265
(719) 532-0813
(719) 522-1179 fax
(800) 522-4700 Helpline
E-mail: info@problemgamblingcolorado.org/
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
47 Clapboard Hill Road, Suite 6
Guilford, CT 06437-2262
(203) 453-0138
(203) 453-9142 fax
(800) 346-6238 Helpline (CT only)
E-mail ccpg@snet.net
Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc.
100 West 10th, Suite 303
Wilmington, DE 19801-1677
(302) 655-3261
(302) 984-2269 fax
(888) 850-8888 Helpline
(from area code 302 call 800-522-4700)
E-mail: dcpg@dcpg.org
Department of Health Services
Louisiana Office for Addictive Disorders
1201 Capitol Access Road,
P.O. Box 2790, Bin 18
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821
(225) 342-0777
(225) 342-3875 fax
E-mail: gschum@dhh.state.la.us
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling
901 Douglas Avenue, Suite 200
Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714
(407) 865.6200
(407) 865.6103 fax
(888) 236-4848 Helpline
E-mail: fccg@gamblinghelp.org
Game Planit Interactive Corp.
Box 1245, Elora ON
Canada N0B 1S0
(519) 846-1905
(416) 352-5372 fax
Email: rogerh@gameplanit.com
Illinois Council on Problem Gambling
(847) 296-2026
(800) 522-4700 Helpline
E-mail: ICPG@illinoiscouncilpg.org
Indiana Council on Problem Gambling
309 West Washington St., Suite 234
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 632-1364
(866) 699-4274
(317) 632-1434 fax
E-mail: jllong@indianaproblemgambling.org
Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming
025 College of Business Administration
Reno, NV 89557-0208
(775) 784-1442
(775) 784-1057 fax
Kansas Coalition on Compulsive Gambling
4123 SW Gage Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 295-8361
(785) 295-7977 fax
(866) 662-3800 Helpline
E-mail: reisenbarth@networksplus.net
Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling
P.O. Box 4595
Frankfort, KY 40604-4595
(502) 223-1823
(502) 227-8082 fax
(800) GAMBLER Helpline
E-mail: kmstone@mis.net
Keystone Treatment Center
1010 East Second Street
Canton, SD 57013
Dr. Robert Perkinson, Clinical Director
(800) 992-1921
E-mail: keynote@dtgnet.com
Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling
324 Texas St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 227-0883
(318) 220-7579 fax
E-mail: info@laprobgam.org
Maryland Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
503 Maryland Ave.
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 719-6298 fax
(800) 522-4700 Helpline
Email: ncpgambling@aol.com
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
190 High Street, Suite 5
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 426-4554
(617) 426-4555 fax
(800) 426-1234 (MA only) Helpline
E-mail: gambling@aol.com
Michigan Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling
18530 Mack Ave., #552
Detroit, MI 48236
Warren Biller, Executive Director
(313) 396-0402
(313) 396-0407 fax
E-mail: mi@ncpgambling.org
Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance (Minnesota)
P.O. Box 555
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-5184
(507) 964-2950
Email: npga@frontiernet.net
Mississippi Council on Problem & Compulsive Gambling
P.O. Box 12284
Jackson, Miss 39236
(601) 981-0878
(601) 981-0637 fax
(888) 777-9696 Helpline
E-mail: mcpcg@netdoor.com
Missouri Council on Problem Gambling Concerns, Inc.
5128 Brookside Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64112-2736
(816) 531-7133
(816) 861-5087 fax
(800) BETS-OFF Helpline
E-mail:moprobgamb@aol.com
Montana Council on Problem Gambling
(406) 252-9076
(888) 552-9076
(888)552-9076 Helpline
E-mail: donna@mtcpgambling.com
National Center for Responsible Gambling
540 Pierce Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 531-1878
(816) 531-3459 Fax
E-mail: contact@ncrg.org
Nebraska Council on Compulsive Gambling
119 West Mission, Suite G
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-0061
(402) 291-4605 fax
(800) 522-4700 (Nationwide)
E-mail: ExNCCGJB@aol.com
Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
Nevada http://www.nevadacouncil.org/
4340 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 220
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 369-9740
(702) 369-9765 fax
800-522-4700 & 800-GAMBLER Helplines
E-mail: NevCouncil@aol.com
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
3635 Quakerbridge Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 588-5515
E-mail: CCGNJ@800Gambler.org
New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling
NMCPG
PO Box 10127
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87184
(505) 897-1000
(505) 897-1115 fax
E-mail: copgambl@qwest.net
New York Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
The Dodge Building
119 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210-2292
(518) 427-1622
(518) 427-6181 fax
(800) 437-1611 (NY only)
E-mail: council@nyproblemgambling.org
Council on Compulsive and Problem Gambling of North Dakota
418 E. Rosser Avenue, Suite C
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 258-7326
(701) 255-2756 fax
Email: ccgnd@btinet.net
Ohio Council on Problem Gambling
5435 Snell Dr.
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 358-1303
(440) 358-1291 fax
(800) 522-4700 Helpline
E-mail: lrugle@hotmail.com
Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Foundation
PO Box 304
Wilsonville, OR 97070-0304
(503) 625-6100
(877) 278-6766) (Oregon Residents Only) Helpline
Overcoming Gambling
Information and Counseling on Gambling Addiction
Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc.
1233-B Wharton St. Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-4008
(215) 389-1408 fax
(800) 848-1880 or 1-800-GAMBLER (Statewide Helplines from PA)
(215) 389-4008 (Out of State Helpline)
Email: ccgofpa@aol.com
Phoenix Psychotherapy
Heiko Ganzer, MSW, CSW,
CASAC
4 Neptune Road
Rocky Point, NY. 11778
(516) 744-3108
(209) 882-5019 fax
E-Mail: heiko1@aol.com
Dr. Robert Perkinson
1010 East Second Street
Canton, SD 57013
(800) 992-1921
E-mail: perk@dtgnet.com
Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling
P. O. Box 6551
Providence, RI 02940-6551
(401) 724-8552
(401) 322-7169 fax
(877) 9-GAMBLE Helpline
E-mail: tbroffman@ricpg.net
Problem Gambling Council of South Carolina, Inc.
(800) 233-1398
Email: toni@pgcosci.org
Texas Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
P.O. Box 835895
Richardson, TX 75083-5895
(972) 889-2331
(972) 889-2383 fax
(800) 742-0443 (TX only) Helpline
E-mail: tcpcg@waymark.net
Thelma Video
Thelma Shay, President
P.O. Box 356 Bowbells, ND 58721
(888) 264-2087
(701) 377-3245 outside USA
(701) 377-3245 fax
E-mail: thelma@nccray.com
Vermont Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
P.O. Box 62
Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
(802) 463-9540
(800) 522-4700 Helpline
E-mail: vcpgjm@earthlink.net
The Wager
Harvard Medical School
Weekly Addiction
Gambling Education Report
E-mail: wager@hms.harvard.edu
Washington State Council on Problem Gambling
P. O. Box 55272
Seattle, WA 98155-0272
(206) 546-6133
(206) 542-8981 fax
(800) 547-6133 (WA only)
West Virginia Council on Problem Gambling
(800) GAMBLER
Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling
1825 Riverside Drive
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 437-8888
(800) GAMBLE-5 or (800) 426-2535 Helplines
E-mail: wcpgamble5-rose@new.rr.com@earthlink.net
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