This section of the IIAR Web site examines gambling addiction:
Included are the differences between casual social gambling and pathological gambling and the three phases of gambling addiction.
- What is gambling addiction?
- Who is affected?
- Treatment and counseling programs for compulsive gamblers.
In addition, you'll find information on recognizing gambling addiction, including the South Oaks Gambling Screen and the 20 Questions that Gamblers Anonymous asks its new members. Also included are Dr. Robert L. Custer's six types of gamblers and a section on identifying problem gambling in the workplace.
You can also access information about the Institute's comprehensive, specialized treatment and counseling programs for compulsive gamblers from this section.
If your organization is interested in establishing a compulsive gambling consulting service, the IIAR can help. In 1995, the Institute provided varying levels of gambling training to more than 600 professionals.
To find out more about the subjects listed above, click on the following topics:
- Gambling addiction Q&A
- What is pathological gambling?
- Who is affected?
- Recognizing gambling addiction
- Do you have a gambling problem? (Gambling addiction self-tests)
- Identifying problem gambling in the workplace
- Treatment and counseling for compulsive gamblers
- Compulsive gambling consulting services
- Gambling addiction staff
- About IIAR
IIAR provides treatment and counseling services for adolescents as well as adults.
To comment on this site or inquire about IIAR programs and services, or to receive additional information on any of the subjects discussed in this Web site, please e-mail our Vice President of Addiction and Behavioral Sciences, Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org) or call 1-800-522-3784.
About I.I.A.R. Addiction Information
Speakers Bureau This information is provided as a community education service about professional issues and is not a substitute for individual consultation. Advice on individual problems should be obtained through a professional. All personal and medical information provided to IIAR and its staff is held in strict confidence. This information will not be disclosed to any person or organization without the written consent of the patient or guardian.
The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery has centers at the following three locations:
Proctor Hospital, 5409 N. Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614, phone: 1-800-522-3784
BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Virginia at Franklin, Normal, IL 61761, phone: 309-888-0993
IIAR at Springfield, 3050 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704, phone: 217-726-6611E-mail comments or requests for additional information to Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org)
You may also contact: Randee McGraw, Administrative Director
Pam Hillyard, Manager
Coleen Moore, Coordinator of Resource Development
Patricia Erickson, Nursing Coordinator
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