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@Good_Therapy We want to encourage health care professionals to be aware of #ProblemGambling and how it co-occurs with other disorders.
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RT @Good_Therapy: Remember, when considering loved ones experiencing #ProblemGambling ... http://t.co/pPY8plyTmm
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@Good_Therapy #Health issues of #ProblemGambling: sleep disorders, heart disease, digestive ailments, anxiety. Doctors should ask patients.
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@Good_Therapy Start the conversation about #problemgambling, offer support, call a free helpline (1-800-547-6133 in WA) @NCPGambling #PGAM
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@Good_Therapy Hopefully as people understand more about #ProblemGambling they will view it with compassion. #Addiction can affect anyone!
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RT @PGFNZ: @Good_Therapy We take a public health approach by delivering health promotion in the community. #ProblemGambling
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@Good_Therapy By starting the conversation around #ProblemGambling as a public & mental health issue not a weakness or moral failing. #PGAM
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RT @Good_Therapy: Great point! RT @EvergreenCPG Knowing about the "gambler's fallacy" can help with #problemgambling. Learn more: http://t.…
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RT @KatriK: .@Good_Therapy Hope is probably the most important thing we can give to problem gamblers,hope of recovery. #ProblemGambling
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RT @Good_Therapy: If you're in the process of #recovery... don't lose hope! #ProblemGambling http://t.co/Tpw5jVDGnv
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RT @Good_Therapy: .@EvergreenCPG Mentioned motivational interviewing for treatment—heard of it? Learn more: ow.ly/JW4d7 #Problem…
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@mlgreeley @Good_Therapy Traditional and alternative medicines can be an essential part of integrated care for #ProblemGambling
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@Good_Therapy #ProblemGambling treatment can include behavioral and cognitive therapies, motivational interviewing, support groups and more.
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RT @mlgreeley: @Good_Therapy @EvergreenCPG In WA, we have been offering Management/Supervisor training and front-line staff training to gam…
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@Good_Therapy Also risk of #suicide and suicide attempts is much higher with #ProblemGambling we need awareness around those risks #PGAM
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RT @mlgreeley: @EvergreenCPG @Good_Therapy Responsible gaming also means good business -- gaming venues that offer support and information …
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RT @KatriK: .@EvergreenCPG It depends where you live.Best situation is in Helsinki area,but still #problemgambling is bit unk…
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@KatriK #ProblemGambling is a bit unknown here too, hopefully we can raise awareness today thanks to @Good_Therapy! #PGAM
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@Good_Therapy Symptoms of #ProblemGambling include tolerance, lack of control, preoccupation, chasing & loss of significant life opportunity
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@NYProbGambling @Good_Therapy Agreed, it is a non-substance addictive disorder in the DSM-5, so it is similar to substance use disorders.
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@KatriK @TilttiHki Thanks for joining all the way from Finland! #ProblemGambling Do you have a lot of support in your country for treatment?
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