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No more bets please : overcoming problem gambling.
- Format:
- Video
- Author/Creator:
- Mason, Christine.
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Compulsive gambling--Psychological aspects.
- Compulsive gambling.
- Compulsive gambling--Treatment.
- Genre:
- Documentary.
- Interview.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (39 min.)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Guilford Publications, 2003.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- This straight-talking, empowering video program offers essential information on how problem gambling develops, its damaging impact on individuals and families, and how it can successfully be treated. Through candid first-hand accounts from four recovering gamblers, along with illuminating commentary from mental health experts, the program shows gamblers, their families, and therapists: * How an alluring diversion becomes a shameful secret as problem gambling takes hold * Common myths and misperceptions about gambling-and why "winning big" is so unlikely * The benefits of individual and group therapy and self-help approaches * Ways to overcome setbacks in recovery and make meaningful, lasting changes.
- Notes:
- Originally released as DVD.
- Title from resource description page (viewed Apr. 29, 2011).
- OCLC:
- 733445863
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