Intercommunity Action is hosting a Problem Gambling Forum on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Greenridge Counseling Center, 6122 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Forum is sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended by Friday, June 22, 2012; call 215-487-1330 or email greenridge@intercommunityaction.org to reserve a space today. Refreshments will be served.
As access to legalized gambling has increased due to new casinos, internet gambling, and the state sponsored lottery, more people are experiencing signs of problem gambling. Problem gambling is a very serious problem and is characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling; a need to bet more money more frequently; restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop; "chasing" losses; and, loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these behaviors, this forum can help. The forum will feature information on identifying problem gambling, and will present various treatment options, including Gambler’s Anonymous and Counseling.
