Gambling Treatment & Prevention
According to New York Council on Problem Gambling, over the past few decades, health professionals have discussed and debated the definition of various terms associated with problem gambling. Diagnostic phrases have varied from “pathological gambling” and “compulsive gambling” to “gambling addiction” and the latest diagnosis, “disordered gambling,” and the criteria for being diagnosed as having an addiction or being at-risk have changed along the way, as well.
UConnectCare has counselors on staff who specialize in gambling treatment, as well as prevention educators who can provide gambling prevention presentations and information as needed. If you think gambling is a problem for you, please call us today at 585-343-1124.
For prevention services, please contact Assistant Director of Prevention, Sheila Harding at sharding@uconnectcare.org or 585-815-1872.
Many adults who gamble do it as a recreational, fun activity without any negative consequences. For some, it can become a problem just like alcohol or drugs.
Some warning signs that gambling might be a problem include:
- Thinking often about gambling
- Covering up/lying about gambling behaviors
- Missing time with friends and loved ones to gamble
- Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
- Gambling more money than planned or can afford
- Trying unsuccessfully to cut back or stop gambling