Problem gambling experts Julie Hynes and Michele Tantriella-Modell discuss gambling addiction issues on on KVAL News with Shelley Kurtz. Help for problem gamblers and their families is free and confidential by calling 1-877-MY-LIMIT. Visit www.preventionlane.org for more information.
In this video, Scott Haltzman addresses how to respond to a partner with a gambling addiction.
Peter Byrne, husband of Gabriela, talks about how Gabriela’s addiction affected the entire family. For more information go to: www.problemgambling.gov.au
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Did you know that 6% of Northern Nevadans are problem gamblers? The Reno Problem Gambling Center is here to help. To learn more, watch this video. visit us at: www.renopgc.org Produced by www.carlsvideomations.com
Help is free and confidential in Oregon for problem gamblers and their loved ones by calling 1-877-MY-LIMIT. For more information about problem gambling, visit www.preventionlane.org ___ From KVAL.com: EUGENE, Ore. — On his 18th birthday, Bobby Hafemann tried his luck by purchasing his first lottery ticket — and won $500. The purchase was his first legal gamble, but Hafemann’s sister Ronda Hatefi said in hindsight he had the signs of a gambling addict in his early childhood. “As a kid he was obsessed with money,” said Hatefi. “We would go into an arcade and I’d put in a quarter, lose, then stop. Bobby would put in a quarter, lose, and keep going until he would win. If he lost too soon for him, he would beg for money. He would scrounge on the floor for money.” Hatefi said her brother loved the thrill of winning and getting money fast. But Hatefi said that thrill turned into an addiction — a drug that resulted in a struggle with finances and depression. Ten years after buying his first lottery ticket, Hafemann committed suicide. “One in 10 gamblers contemplate suicide,” said Ronda Hatefi. “Is that something we’re willing to do with our youth?” The flashy lights of Vegas are just a click, tap and download away for many Oregon youth. Addiction specialists say an unprecedented access to gambling programs through smartphones and the Internet are priming Oregon youth for gambling addiction and other risky behaviors. “This is the first generation that we’ve ever seen of this …
This is a video on how to get back losses from online casinos. All advice should be taken at your own risk. gamblerslifeline.blogspot.com
A collection of motivational quotes to help fight problem gambling by Tej Kohli Casino.
Problem Gambling: An informational video about problem gambling from the Minnesota Department of Human Services
