GAMBLING
THE HIDDEN ADDICTION


This page is meant to be a helpful starting point for individuals who are concerned about their gambling behaviors.  Like so many other behavioral addictions, it is hard to know when something that was recreational and enjoyable has become something that is taking control of you.  At SPS we have several specialists who work with people with substance abuse and behavioral addictions.

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Alison Johnson, PsyD

Jeffrey S. Kahn, PhD, MAC, CGP, DAPBS

Clarissa D'Ambra, LCSW, LCADC

Michael S. Likier, PhD, ACT

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THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NJ

Here is some information about the Council on Compulsive  Gambling of New Jersey, as well as links to all the resources which they provide.

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ARTICLE: GAMBLING THE HIDDEN ADDICTION

Article by Clarissa D'Ambra, LCSW, LCADC

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GAMBLING SELF-ASSESSMENT


Take the self-test.  Twenty Questions.

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GAMBLING: ‘LOOT BOXES’ IN VIDEO GAMES COULD BE CONDITIONING CHILDREN


Article printed in the Conversation: US Edition, December 4, 2018 8.10am EST

Author Dr. Mark Griffins.  Director of the International Gaming Research Unit and Professor of Behavioral Addiction, Nottingham Trent University

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