Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction is one of the most prevalent behavioral addictions. Between 1-5% of Americans engage in compulsive gambling. Among young people and ethnic minorities, the rate is even ... Read More

People with a gambling addiction who attended Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meetings gambled less frequently than peers who avoided the 12-step program, according to a new study published in ... Read More

The feeling-state addiction protocol is a modified form of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, referred to as EMDR in mental health. EMDR is a trauma treatment modality recognized ... Read More

There are many different types of residential treatment centers (RTCs) that offer therapeutic care for a wide variety of behavioral and mental health issues. Choosing a center that is suited ... Read More

Many people struggle with addictions in today’s stressful society. Drinking and/or using drugs, overeating, sexual compulsions, and gambling are all ways in which individuals attempt ... Read More

When your gambling gets out of control, it can be extremely destructive and devastating to you and to those with whom you associate. Because a gambling addiction develops over time, you, ... Read More

Thank you for writing. The fact that your brother is angry at you for helping his family is a likely indication of how severe his gambling has become. (In addition to his seeking “lower ... Read More

Addiction occurs when a person becomes physically or psychologically dependent on a substance, thing, or activity, generally leading to withdrawal symptoms when it is unavailable. Many ... Read More

Many mental health professionals consider the three “A’s”—addiction, affairs, and abuse—sufficient reason to leave a partner. This blog addresses lower-level offenses related ... Read More