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About Compulsive Gambling

Internet URL

http://gam-anon.org/compgamb.htm  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

Gam-Anon International Service Office

Description

Compulsive gambling is the obvious symptom of an emotional disorder. The emotional factors involved are: inability or unwillingness to accept reality, emotional insecurity, basic immaturity, and lack of self-esteem. When a compulsive gambler reaches the point where he or she is willing to admit to having a problem and has a desire to stop gambling, Gamblers Anonymous (Gam-Anon) can help.

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Review Date

4/25/2007

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