Gambling is fun for those who play with a true understanding of the odds against them and risk no more than what they can afford; however the thrillride and exhiliration that gambling offers can often lead to a very serious addicition. Instead of being a pastime, gambling for the addicted is a dangerous sport which can risk an entire lifetime of earnings, your family and friends, and your mental health. This category offers information on gambling addicitions, preventive measures and treatment for the affllicted and their families.

Site Listings

• Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. - To provide awareness to all of the citizens of the State of Arizona regarding the social and economic impact of compulsive Gambling.
• California Council on Problem Gambling - A state-wide, non-profit organization made up of individuals from the clinical, academic and research disciplines as well as recovering compulsive gamblers, their families, and other interested parties.
• Compulsive Gambling Center - Providing helpline services, information about problem gambling and treatment.
• National Council on Problem Gambling - A non-profit health agency whose mission is to disseminate information about problem and pathological (compulsive) gambling and to promote the development of services for those afflicted with the disorder.
• Nevada Council on Problem Gambling - A volunteer non-profit agency focusing its efforts solely on the issue of problem gambling.
• North American Training Institute Home Page - Specializes in responsible programs for the gaming and wagering industries, professional, accredited training programs, and in senior citizen and adolescent compulsive gambling issues. Includes Wanna Bet? magazine for kids concerned about gambling.
• Problem Gambling - Diagnosis and treatment of problem gambling.