Gambling - Get Help
The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. National Council on Problem Gambling
For information on obtaining the National Certified Gambling Counselor (NCGC) certification, visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website and click on the Counselor Certification tab at the top of the page. http://www.ncpgambling.org
Resources:
1-800-GAMBLER (1-800- 426-2537) for confidential help with problem gambling. Or visit: http://www.illinoisgamblinghelp.org
Illinois Institute for Addition Recovery at Proctor Hospital
5409 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL. 61614
Phone: 309.691.1055 or 1.800.522.3784.
Illinois Council on Problem & Compulsive Gambling Inc., 1.800.GAMBLIN
The Wager: http://www.basisonline.org
Gambler's Anonymous: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
Gam-Anon: http://www.gam-anon.org/

