Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction
Update: 2024-04-17
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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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