Debi D. recorded music she has written on the gambling addiction.  The words are sometimes spiritual, some pain mixed with some humor, and they tell the story of our struggle to stop this devastating problem.  The lyrics are great and the music is wonderful.  Click on the top link below to listen to her music. To reach Debi and listen to more songs send a message to her email address:  radianceroad@cox.net

 

 

Casino Mama

 

A-B-U-S-E

 

Love Tree

Rural women's Network, Nepal (RUWON, Nepal) is an autonomous non-governmental social organization actively initiated by the well known personalities for decades in the fields of peace, good governance, women's rights and social justice among others. Registered in the District Administration Office, Sindhuli, Non-governmental Organizations Federation Nepal and Internal Revenue Office, Janakpur, it is also affiliated with social Welfare council.

  ABC Wellness Centre

Our centre offers wellness resources for individuals, couples and families. We assist clients in working through their fear, anxiety, depression and other self-defeating habits so that they can achieve personal empowerment.

We believe that through personal empowerment clients can enter recovery from addiction, identify goals, realize dreams, heal relationships and create freedom from past trauma. Through healthy recovery our clients live more confidently, while discovering serenity and balance in their daily lives.

 We have a team-centered approach to providing care. Our staff consists of trained, licensed and/or certified professionals from a variety of therapeutic disciplines. Together we provide a comprehensive approach to making lifestyle changes.

 Our center is a state licensed facility that offers specialized treatment for problem gamblers and those affected by a problem gambler.

21 Steps to Stop Gambling System and Workbooks

This 21-workbook system provides the knowledge you need to change your addictive thought patterns, the exercises you need to conquer your gambling habit, and the support network you need to create a permanent recovery.

www.21StepsToStopGambling.com

 

Phoenix Psychotherapy    http://www.heiko.com/

Offering assistance resolving conflict and difficulty of all kinds. Specializing in problem gambling, substance abuse, addictions, marital, or relationship problems. I also offer organizational, business coaching, and personal mediation as well as communication training to staff or individuals.

     gamblinganon.blogspot.com
 

Did you know that the DSM-IV now lists pathological gambling as an official mental disorder?  This site lists a few of the criteria one must meet to classify as a pathological gambler.

           PROBLEM GAMBLING GUIDE  

(John Sabados' web-site is based in Australia but also covers USA, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Europe and other places.)
Throughout this site, there are pages full of help, support and advice for problem and compulsive gambling and recovery from it. To perhaps better understand the impact gambling has/had on individuals that have been caught up in it, and families and friends that have been affected by it all - so a positive outcome can possibly be found in the process of such recovery. There are also pages filled with inspirations and motivations, news, research and psychology in the field of gambling addiction, and pages to just simply fill in time when needed - which is all available on the internet, as well as assistance that may be available near where anyone lives. There are many links for finding help within reach that could lead to a possible solution for recovery from this addiction. The information covers several countries.

 

On-Line Gamers Anonymous is a twelve-step, self-help fellowship sharing our experience, strengths and hope to help each other recover and heal from the problems caused by excessive game playing, be it computer, video, console, or on-line games. They have on-line chat rooms also. Check out their site.  Mission Statement: On-Line Gamers Anonymous is a fellowship of people sharing their experience, strengths and hope to help each other recover and heal from the problems caused by excessive game playing. www.olganon.org
 

             About CFA    

(Payday loan information)

Since 1968, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has provided consumers a well-reasoned and articulate voice in decisions that affect their lives. They have some valuable  information regarding your handling of payday loans. 

           GamTalk
 

GamTalk is an online community for people with gambling issues to share their experiences and ideas. Whether you have a gambling problem, know someone who does, have stopped gambling completely, or just want to get ideas on playing safely, GamTalk can help.

GamTalk is a free forum operated as an independent non-profit organization within Canada. Anyone can join and you can take part as little or as much as you like. Posting on the forum is completely anonymous so you can discuss issues with confidence, or just read what other people have to say, it’s entirely up to you.
 

Who are we as women—at heart, at essence?

Patrice Robson created the ‘women at heart’ website to be a gathering place for those of us who seek to live more authentic, empowered lives. As women, we heal and empower ourselves through sharing our stories. We heal when we feel free to speak our truth. And when we hear the words of other women, we open to new dimensions of ourselves. Patrice invites you to join this circle to share, to support and be supported, to discover and uncover new realities for sane, healthy living as empowered women!

http://www.women-at-heart.com
 

JULIE'S STORY

I am a gambling addict.  I don't look like one and I don't dress like one. It certainly wasn't something that I dreamed about aspiring to when I was a child. I was born the moment I made my first bet... this is my true story...

Julie's link includes a self-test where you can decide whether you have a gambling problem or not. Great site from a gal who has been there and is recovering. 
 

http://www.goodbyegambling.com/

Problem  Poker's Goal

ProblemPoker's goal is to encourage responsible gambling and help individuals stop gambling online. For some people, gambling is an addiction, much like smoking. They feel that it is impossible to walk away from the casino table. With the advent of online gambling, gaming companies have brought the casino table right into your home. As with any addiction, people need help to overcome gamblings lure. ProblemPoker seeks to remove that casino table from your home. Click on the above link to learn more.

Self-esteem Forums, Chat & News, Information, D's Articles & Real Stories, Relationship Resources, etc.     www.WomensSelfesteem.com

Welcome to Dr. Eric Geffner's Gambling Treatment Web Site

Here are some of the topics you can learn about on Dr. Geffner’s web page:  //www.stopgamblingnow.com

What constitutes problem/pathological gambling?
Do I have a gambling disorder?
How can I get help for a gambling problem?
Can I help someone else with a gambling problem?
Where can I find treatment outside of Los Angeles?

Kimberly Kingsley, Energy coach and author

Kimberly Kingsley is an Energy Coach and author of Opening to Life: Reconnecting to Your Internal Source of Energy, Wisdom and Joy, and the forthcoming book, The Energy Cure: How to Recharge Your Life 30 Seconds at a Time (Career Press/New Page Books, January 2007).

Energy coaching is life changing. Our purpose as human beings is to allow our essence to shine brightly. Being bright with life is our natural state and birthright, however many of us undermine this organic process.

Welcome to Compulsive Gamblers Top 100 Recovery Sites!

 

http://compulsivegamblers.gotop100.com/in.php?ref=121

http://compulsivegamblers.gotop100.com/in.php?ref=122

If you need help with a gambling problem, call 1-888-LAST-BET  Compulsive Gambling and Related Addictions, Training, Consultation, Responsible Gaming Programs, Evaluations, Court Testimony and Treatment Services

Emotional Competency

Leland R. Beaumont, the author of this great site, will guide you though the process of developing  the essential social skills to recognize, interpret, and respond constructively to emotions in yourself and others.  Emotional competency is an important skill that can provide several benefits throughout many aspects of your life. It can increase your satisfaction with relationships while it increases your gratification and contentment with the many interpersonal events in your life.

Mr. Beaumont resides in Middletown, NJ

Formula for Recovery-Path to Empowerment, Serenity, and Freedom from the Past

Title: Abundant Spirituality+codependence recovery+inner child healing+Love=Joy2MeU
Description: Codependence recovery, inner child healing, dysfunctional relationships, fear of intimacy, Twelve Step Spirituality, New Age Metaphysics coalesce on site of author/counselor/Spiritual teacher.

Robert Burney

San Diego Center for Pathological Gambling  

While this blog is not a place to give or receive counseling, the purpose of RX 4 GAMBLING is to open up dialogue and to provide a safe haven to share ideas, vent gripes, offer solutions and post helpful materials concerning problem gambling. In the process, the goal will be to diminish the shame, stigma, isolation, and self-defeating behaviors that are part of the gambler's world.
 

BISHOP LITERARY SERVICE  was founded in 1978 to assist both professional and beginning writers in the writing field of their choice.  Available services include:  professional ghostwriting, editing, proofing, revision and manuscript evaluation of both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, motion picture film treatments and screenplays.  Home study courses are also available.

 

Contact:    Greta Bishop, Creative Concepts 

OPTENET PC   You may already be familiar with the Optenet PC web filter. It is proven to be one of the most effective and updated filters for blocking betting and gambling sites. It is one of the leading web filters used by families who are concerned with what their children are exposed to online. We provide a completely free trial of the product so customers can check it before committing to a purchase. 

Indiana Council on Problem Gambling, Inc
 

Need Help With A Gambling Problem? Quality treatment of Problem Gamblers in the State of Indiana ... The Indiana Council on Problem Gambling strives to generate awareness, promote education and be an advocate for quality treatment of problem gamblers in the State of Indiana.
 

    GamBlock®

GamBlock® is a program which blocks access to online gambling and has been helping problem gamblers avoid the dangers of unrestricted gambling since 2000.  GamBlock® uses sophisticated analyses that block new gambling sites and software, unlike other programs that require constant updating of website lists, thus eliminating a potentially vulnerable time for users. To continue to access other sites such as Gamblers Anonymous and e-mails from friends in GA, you can go through the www.gamblock.com  site.  Then click on Gambler's Help at the top right corner.  It has a list of choices you can access through their site.

 Safe Harbor Compulsive Gambling Hub

 

We recognize that there are many different paths to recovery, whether it be through Gamblers Anonymous or another path. You will find links on this site to a posting board and chat rooms. Everybody is encouraged to post. You are welcome to share your recovery experience with us, but ask that you also respect other individuals' recovery journeys as well.

Encognitive.com

 

“Encognitive.com is a site filled with current information on the problem of compulsive gambling plus other addictions.  It connects the reader to chat rooms, message boards, online diaries (blogs), groups (For example, Gamblers Anonymous), and current news.”

 

 

          Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.

 

 The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) provides information and support services for problem gamblers, their families, employers and others. We also offer prevention and education programs, as well as professional training for mental health, addiction and medical practitioners, gaming operators, governments, businesses, academia and law enforcement authorities. For 24-hour, confidential help with a gambling problem, call the FCCG HelpLine: 1-888-ADMIT-IT (888-236-4848)   Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.  

 

AZ Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.

 

 A non-profit organization for answers to questions on problem and compulsive gambling.  Also information on out-patient or in-patient treatment and for a list of counselors in AZ who are trained in treating gambling addiction, along with other valuable information. 

Contact: call 1-800-777-7207.  In Phoenix area, call (602) 212-0278

                              

Know the Odds Inc   

 

A paper delivered by Mr. Tim Falkiner, Chairman, at a lunchtime forum at Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne on 11 February 1998.  Here is an Australia-based web site with loads of good information regarding the history of women and gambling and the impact of problem gambling on women.

Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling:  A nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating and/or providing cost-effective quality assistance for all individuals in the State of Louisiana who may be affected by gambling problems.

 

Compulsive Gambling Institute, California:    A nonprofit, for public benefit, charitable corporation exists to assist the compulsive gamblers and their families, as well as the general public. 

         Hazelden Books 

 

Here is a bit of personalized guidance for you as you trudge the happy road of destiny day by day.

 

Viva Consulting 

 

in Montreal, Canada, is concerned about the possible danger of some people becoming problem or pathological gamblers. Viva feels it is imperative that the public be informed of the inherent risks, so they can make responsible choices concerning gambling.

Responsible Gambling Council, Ontario, Canada, Our mission is to help individuals and communities address gambling in a healthy and responsible way, with a strong emphasis on the prevention of gambling-related problems.

 

                       Women for Sobriety 

 

is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions. Our "New Life" program helps achieve sobriety and sustain ongoing recovery.

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling   A private, not-for-profit organization with the National Council on Problem Gambling.  The Council's mission is to reduce the prevalence and impact of problem and pathological (compulsive) gambling on individual families and society.

Gambling Addiction Treatment Services in Australia

 

P.O. Box 933, North Adelaide SA AUSTRALIA 5006

Ph 61 8 8267 6069

Fx 61 8 8267 6014

Gambling Addiction Treatment Services (GATS)

GATS Counselling & Treatment Services is an outpatient facility specializing in the treatment of addiction and co-dependency. GATS’ clinical experts reach beyond single-level treatment of addictions and co-dependency to diagnose and treat the underlying problems.

 

Gamblers Anonymous recovery from Poland   Isia from Poland has put together information in the Polish language, to help the compulsive gamblers in her country.  The women in America support you with love.

Caritas Addicted Gamblers Counselling Centre, located in Hong Kong