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Problem gambling can strain one’s relationships, interfere with responsibilities at home and work, and lead to financial catastrophe. One may even do things they never thought they would, like stealing to get money to gamble or take money meant for their children. They may think they can’t stop, but problem gambling and gambling addiction are treatable. If they’re ready to admit they have a problem and seek help, they can overcome their gambling problem and regain control of their life.Gambling addiction, also known as compulsive gambling, is a type of impulse-control disorder. Compulsive gamblers can’t control the impulse to gamble, even when they know their gambling is hurting themselves or their loved ones. Gambling is all they can think about and all they want to do, no matter the consequences. Compulsive gamblers keep gambling whether they’re up or down, broke or flush, happy or depressed. Even when they know the odds are against them, even when they can’t afford to lose, people with a gambling addiction can’t “stay off the bet.”With this background, the present video explores the pros and cons of compulsive gambling known as problem gambling with live examples of Simon, Marlene, Annie, Terry & Norelle; and ways and means of overcoming this impulse-control disorder through Counselling, Meditation, Support Group Sessions and Alternatives.Consultants : Dr Alex Blaszczynski and Dr Michael Walker                       Gambling Treatment ClinicProduced by – Christine Mason and Christopher Thomas