March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

People who experience problem gambling can find help – regardless of how long they have been gambling or how many financial or legal problems their addiction has caused.  The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Alcoholism/ Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program offers confidential services for those who have problems with gambling.  One of the first steps is to recognize the warning signs of a problem gambler.  They include:

*Gambling for a longer time and/or more money than intended:

*Gambling in an effort to try to win back what you’ve lost:

*Lying to loved ones about the amount of time or money spent gambling.

It can affect men or women of any ages, race or religion, regardless of social status.  As more Americans are gambling than ever before, families and communities are finding the importance of being aware of the consequences of problem gambling.

Opportunities to gamble have been more widely available or heavily promoted.  Most computer users are just a click away from high-stakes, high-speed and high-risk gambling.

If you think you or someone you know might have a problem, the Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Alcoholism/ Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program may be able to help.  A problem gambler does not need to wait to “hit bottom” before asking for help.  And because so many addicted gamblers are in denial, support for the family is offered as well.  To learn more or find help call 518-358-3141.

LIFE IS NOT A GAME OF CHANCE.

Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical

Dependency Prevention Program  518-358-2967.

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