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Oregon Problem Gambling
Awareness Week is March 7-13, 2010
For most
people, gambling is a form of recreation, pleasurable -
though not often profitable. For some, however, the
pleasure of gambling has spiraled out of control. It has
become a serious problem that is similar to an addiction
to alcohol or other drugs. The problem or pathological
gambler can't stop - even when gambling becomes
destructive.
Make the
call if someone you know is playing out of control, call
1-877-MY-LIMIT for
help. Licensed treatment providers are there to listen,
help and make referrals to local treatment centers 24
hours a day. You can also visit the website at
www.1877mylimit.org
for more information and a chance to speak to an online
counselor.
In Union
County, free treatment is available for gamblers and
family members (family members can be seen with or
without the gambler) at
Grande Ronde Recovery, 1101 I Avenue, La Grande. For
more information call 541-962-0162.
Warning
Signs of a Gambling Problem
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Preoccupied with gambling
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secretive about gambling habits, and defensive when
confronted
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Trying unsuccessfully to control, cut back, or stop
gambling
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Bragging about gambling, exaggerating wins and
minimizing losses
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Restless and irritable when not gambling
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Gambling to "feel better"
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Borrowing money for gambling
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Lying to hide time spent gambling or unpaid debt
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Committing crimes to finance gambling
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Frequent unexplained absences
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Chasing losses (gambling to win back losses)
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Losing work time because of gambling
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Doing something illegal to get money for gambling
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Jeopardizing a significant relationship or job by
gambling
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Relying on others to bail him or her out to relieve
a desperate financial situation caused by gambling
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