The importance of the way we communicate to others cannot be understated. Some of us have not been taught how to share our thoughts and feelings with others in an assertive fashion. When it comes to dealing with a loved one suffering from problem gambling, it is imperative to learn to speak assertively. An individual…
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La importancia de la forma en que nos comunicamos con los demás no puede subestimarse. A algunos de nosotros no nos han enseñado cómo compartir nuestros pensamientos y sentimientos con los demás de manera asertiva. Cuando se trata de lidiar con un ser querido que sufre de juego compulsivo, se hace necesario aprender a hablar…
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On December 20, 2023, CBS Miami reported on a surge of contacts to the 24/7, Confidential, and Multilingual 888-ADMIT-IT Problem Gambling HelpLine for Florida. The uptick in gambling addiction help seekers follows the largest gambling expansion in U.S. history, with the introduction of mobile sports betting in the State of Florida. Florida Council on Compulsive…
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Most look forward to the holidays as a special time of year time for family and friends to enjoy together, and some also take the time to deepen their faith and spirituality. However, for those suffering from gambling addiction, the experience is completely different. What used to be an annual celebration becomes a looming threat…
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November 12th to the 18th is International Fraud Awareness Week. This is an important topic for anyone who is experiencing or knows someone who is suffering from compulsive gambling. Problem gambling is a progressive disorder. Without seeking recovery, it gets worse over time. When a disordered gambler gets to the point of being out of…
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Do you have a friend, family member, or loved one who is experiencing problem gambling? If so, then you understand how devastating it can be not only financially, but emotionally, because you are also experiencing the negative impacts of problem gambling yourself. Calling or texting 888-ADMIT-IT is a great first step to finding better understanding…
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¿Tienes un amigo, familiar o ser querido que está experimentando problemas con el juego? Si es así, entonces entiendes lo devastador que puede ser, no solo financieramente, sino también emocionalmente, porque también estás experimentando los impactos negativos del juego compulsivo. Llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 888-ADMIT-IT es un primer paso para comprender…
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Para encontrar la recuperación de la adicción al juego compulsivo, es importante entender en primer lugar que debes realizar cambios significativos en tu vida. Esto puede parecer difícil o incluso imposible al principio, pero con el conocimiento y el apoyo que puedes encontrar con solo llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 888-ADMIT-IT, ¡estarás…
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In order to find recovery from compulsive gambling, it is important first to understand you must make some big changes in your life. This may seem hard or even impossible at first, but with the knowledge and support you can find just by calling or texting 888-ADMIT-IT, you will be starting on the right path…
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The FCCG takes this month to shine a light on domestic violence, which is unfortunately more common than one might think. Add compulsive gambling to the equation, and emotions can quickly become explosive. Tensions already run high when problem gambling is a factor, as relationship, financial, legal, and other pressures build. Problem gambling has been extensively…
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