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Bet on Yourself: The Process of Gambling Addiction Recovery September 19, 2018 . 2 Comments
Gambling addiction is one of the most prevalent behavioral addictions. Between 1-5% of Americans engage in compulsive gambling. Among young people and ethnic minorities, the rate is even ... Read More
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Men with Gambling Addiction Likely to Have History of Trauma August 8, 2017 . 2 Comments
Men with problematic gambling habits are more likely to have witnessed violence or experienced childhood trauma, according to a study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. According ... Read More
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How Can I End My Gambling Addiction for Good? March 3, 2017 . 2 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I first got a taste for gambling as a teen, far younger than anyone should have been exposed to it, online. I found those websites that let you bid on electronics ... Read More
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People in Psychiatric Emergencies Wait Longer in the ER, and Other News January 6, 2017 . 3 Comments
People experiencing mental health emergencies wait almost four times longer for hospital admission from the emergency room than those with physical health emergencies, according to a study ... Read More
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Effect of Low Self-Esteem on Student Drinking, and Other News September 9, 2016 . 4 Comments
To coincide with the start of the school year, a new study published in the journal Self and Identity explores the motivations behind drinking alcohol in college. Researchers found students ... Read More
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Gamblers Anonymous More Effective Paired with Therapy April 7, 2016 . 8 Comments
People with a gambling addiction who attended Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meetings gambled less frequently than peers who avoided the 12-step program, according to a new study published in ... Read More
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Feeling-State Addiction Protocol for Gambling Addiction March 21, 2016 . 12 Comments
The feeling-state addiction protocol is a modified form of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, referred to as EMDR in mental health. EMDR is a trauma treatment modality recognized ... Read More
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GoodTherapy.org to Host Second Problem Gambling Twitter Chat March 2, 2016 . 1 Comment
For the second year in a row, GoodTherapy.org will host an online discussion in honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March. Please join us on Twitter at 11 a.m. Pacific on March ... Read More
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How Do I Choose a Residential Treatment Center? February 1, 2016 . 16 Comments
There are many different types of residential treatment centers (RTCs) that offer therapeutic care for a wide variety of behavioral and mental health issues. Choosing a center that is suited ... Read More
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GoodTherapy.org Earns 2015 NCPG Media Award July 17, 2015 . 3 Comments
A March Twitter chat hosted by GoodTherapy.org to honor Problem Gambling Awareness Month attracted participants from all over the world and generated a fantastic discussion on the subject ... Read More
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Healing from Addiction: 6 Steps on the Road to Recovery June 8, 2015 . 13 Comments
Many people struggle with addictions in today’s stressful society. Drinking and/or using drugs, overeating, sexual compulsions, and gambling are all ways in which individuals attempt ... Read More
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Gambling Addiction Experts Share Wisdom and Resources March 6, 2015 . No Comments
GoodTherapy.org recently hosted a successful and insightful Twitter discussion on the topic of gambling addiction and recovery. We were joined by many organizations and individuals who ... Read More