Lights on Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction.
Unlike other addictions, problem gamblers do not display physical signs. There are no “card marks” on the arms, no “roulette breath,” no “dice eyes,” and no saturation point. While visible symptoms are minimal, problem gamblers are often depressed, anxious, and may have suicidal thoughts. They often neglect family and friends,
run up large amounts of debt, and may be involved in illegal activity in order to fund their gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is a diagnosable and treatable mental health disorder. Help and hope are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who are we?
Thousands of people contact the FCCG each year for help and information, and millions more have been exposed to the 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine number and the services and resources the FCCG is able to provide to all Floridians. A gambling addiction can be devastating. This disease affects a person’s self-worth, their relationships with others, their financial livelihood – and while everyone’s story is unique, there is a common thread that links most callers. They are looking for a way to get their lives back on track. For 30 years the FCCG has been instilling hope and furnishing help to those affected by problem gambling. Serving a state of 19 million people isn’t easy but the FCCG staff does it with care, grace and dignity. Meet our wonderful team!
Here is a quick message from the FCCG Deput Director, Brian Kongsvik. Phone: 888-ADMIT-IT Web: www.gamblinghelp.org
There is so much more to understand about problem gambling and how it affects individuals, families, and communities. In honor of PGAM,…
We are here to help!
