Symptoms
When they can't afford anything what happens?
No money to pay bills, no credit cards, no things for children
How much did the illegal bookie make annually?
$86 million
What is the biggest job problems for gamblers?
To have any job dealing with money.
What kind of disorder is gambling?
An impulse-control disorder.
What is the best course of treatment?
Therapy
Biggest most frequent description?
out-of-body viewpoint during a high stakes game
How much money does the state set aside per year for gambling addictions?
$2.2 million
How much did the bank seller take each day?
$30,000 per day
How many chapters are there in Gamblers anonymous?
250
What is the biggest problem for gamblers?
Admitting they have a problem.
What do you do when your family is worried about you?
Listen to them
How much money does the state take in every year with casinos, horse betting, lottery tickets, etc.?
$3.2 billion
What do 85% of people do when they try to pay off their gabling debuts?
Steal
What is the highest gambling place other than New York?
Nevada
What do some people believe the government is responsible for doing?
Funding for treatment and research.
When people keep spending money when they don't have it what d they do?
Borrow, Steal, or even sell
How much is the business worth world wide?
$30 billion
How much money did the bookmaker gamble away?
$24,200
How many gamblers are in NY?
660,000-1 million people
What is the "cure" rate for Brecksville unit?
50%
Why are people secretive about gambling?
They believe others won't understand.
How many calls did Iowa get in a year?
4,000
How many hospitals were willing to help with gambling addicts?
2
What are the top three things a gambling addiction can lead to?
Bankrupcy, martial troubles, and even suicide
What are three big problems that are usually underlying issues?
ADHD and Alcohol and Drugs