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Posted: | 2018-01-09, 09:31PM | |
Jeff Cottle Psychological Specialties Gambling treatment helps people to overcome problem gambling and to live a healthier life. Treatment includes assessment for gambling disorder and may include psychosocial interventions, motivation, education, cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention. Counseling may take place individually, with family members, or in a group setting. This program has been approved to provide free or reduced-cost assessment and treatment to Minnesotans who are compulsive gamblers and meet financial need. What is problem gambling? The National Council on Problem Gambling describes problem gambling and gambling disorder as gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The essential features of the disorder are: Increasing preoccupation with gambling A need to bet more money more frequently Restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop gambling Loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. In extreme cases, problem gambling can result in financial ruin, legal problems, loss of career and family, or even suicide 651-308-7176 [email protected]
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