Fear of Stigma Stops Problem Gamblers Seeking Help
Fear of stigma stops problem gamblers seeking help
"Many of those people had received help for their drug or alcohol problems but they hadn't told their counsellors about their gambling because they felt so ashamed about it," she said. "Some of them felt playing poker machines was stupid so having a …
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Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not …
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Pubs, clubs to be asked to help curb alcohol abuse in the east
Maroondah has a relatively high proportion of people who did not complete Year 12 and a high proportion of people reporting high or very high psychological distress, relative to the eastern region, both of which are correlated with alcohol abuse. Mr …
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