Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction
Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction
Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction
The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction?
In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover.
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Problem Gambling Online Resources: NICASA | Are You Really Winning?
Problem Gambling Hotlines: 1-800-GAMBLER | 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
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