Fear of stigma stops problem gamblers seeking help
Filed under: alcohol abuse 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 … Read more on ABC Online
Ask a Clinical Social Worker: Substance abuse is a disease
Filed under: alcohol abuse help
Q: I have a cousin who I just learned is beginning treatment for alcohol abuse. Is it really going to help her? Doesn't she have to want to quit? A: The research is clear that treatment works for substance abuse. The field has been widely studied for … Read more on Herald Times Reporter
