Recovery from gambling harm is more than just not placing a bet, it's building a life you don't want to escape from. Join Christina and her guests as they share lived experience stories, clinician/therapist insight about addiction, along with helpful tools and resources for building a solid recovery. It's the mission of The Broke Girl Society to reduce the Shame and Stigma surrounding gambling addiction/affliction/harm in women. Host: Christina Cook #gamblingaddiction #problemgambling #recov ...
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Access to legalized gambling in the US is at an all-time high, and sports book betting apps, video slot machines, lotteries and casinos seem to be everywhere. How does the increased access to legalized gambling affect all of us? Are their unique harms that we haven’t considered? These are some of the questions we seek to explore as we chat with behavioral health professionals, academics, gambling disorder experts and individuals in recovery from gambling addiction.
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Francie's Update - The Healing Chapters Series
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Francie's story is one of resilience, hope, and a commitment to helping others facing similar challenges. In this conversation, Christina reconnects with Francie, a guest who shared her story of recovery from gambling addiction in a previous episode (March/2023). They discuss Francie's progress since then, including her two years of abstinence from…
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Leading from the Front | Dan Trolaro
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Most of us, at some point in our lives, will struggle. The fortunate will find redemption, fewer will experience transformation. Dan Trolaro’s story embodies what it means to transform and to grow. Listen how Dan’s lived experience fuels his passion to educate NCAA collegiate athletes and youth in general. He’s on a mission to expose the potential …
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Dr. Meredith Ginley - The Gambling Clinic
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In this episode of the Broke Girl Society podcast, host Christina speaks with Dr. Meredith Ginley from the Tennessee Gambling Clinic about the unique challenges of gambling addiction and the importance of specialized treatment. They discuss the gambling landscape in Tennessee, including the impact of the lottery and scratch-off tickets, and share s…
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In this conversation, Jodie N. shares her journey of gambling harms and the work she does in this space. She talks about her first memories of gambling and how it didn't become a problem until later in life. The conversation also touches on the transference of addiction and the importance of addressing underlying issues in recovery. She also highli…
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Curiosity Over Judgement | The Broke Girl Society w/Christina Cook
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“It’s my hope that we can erase the stigma and shame so women will feel safe seeking the help they need without fear of judgement” - Broke Girl Society founder, Christina Cook. The BGS offers a “judgement free zone” for women in recovery from problem gambling. Christina recognized early in her own journey that what she craved most was deep connecti…
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Foundations of Recovery: Episode 104 ~ Curiosity
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In this episode, Christina discusses the importance of curiosity as a foundation for life and recovery. Curiosity encourages self-discovery, building awareness, and learning new coping strategies. It also helps explore values and goals, navigate setbacks, and engage in other people's experiences. By being curious, we can gain insight into our patte…
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Allison Zed shares her story of gambling harm and recovery
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YouTuber Allison Zed shares her gambling journey, starting from her initial disinterest in gambling to slowly becoming a very serious problem. She talks about the impact of online casinos and the financial consequences of her struggle along with the importance of accepting the problem and seeking help. The conversation concludes with a discussion o…
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AI’s Influence on Gambling | Dr. Kasra Ghaharian
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Researchers at the International Gaming Institute on the campus of UNLV are diving deep into the effects of gambling on public health. Whether studying banking habits alongside gambling activity or creating chatbots to assist and educate users about responsible gaming, AI and machine learning is being utilized to develop guardrails that support res…
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Part 2 - Taboo recovery group topics w/ Terra
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In this episode, Christina and Terra discuss taboo subjects related to gambling, specifically the temptations of free play and free gifts. They explore the triggers and challenges associated with these incentives and how they can impact individuals in recovery. They also touch on the topic of controlled gambling and why it is not discussed in their…
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Navigating online recovery support groups: Why can't we talk about money?
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In this conversation, Christina and Terra discuss the challenges of navigating support groups and the taboo subjects within them. They emphasize the importance of creating a safe space for open and honest discussions about addiction and recovery. They also address the rule of not discussing money in support groups and explain the reasons behind it.…
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Influencing Recovery Through Social Media | Rob ODAAT
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Rob ODAAT (one day at a time) Minnick is a social media influencer who is reaching a wide audience with his unique gambling content. His personal experience of recovery from gambling addiction allows him to uniquely impact those who view his content. Rob’s content reaches millions of viewers and he routinely receives messages from individuals seeki…
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3 Year Anniversary / 100th Episode!! w/ ladies of the BGS
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The 100th episode of the Broke Girl Society podcast celebrates the power of connection in recovery. The host, Christina, is joined by several women from the BGS community to discuss the importance of female-focused support and the impact of the podcast and online group. They highlight the safe and supportive environment of BGS, where women can free…
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Foundations of Recovery: Episode 103 ~ Self Compassion
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In this episode, Christina discusses the importance of self-compassion in recovery from gambling addiction. She defines self-compassion as treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance during difficult times. Christina emphasizes the need to recognize and accept imperfections, practice mindfulness, set realistic expectations, seek s…
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A Journey Towards Recovery | Jimmy's Story
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After years of working the Gamblers Anonymous (GA) program, it was “tough love” from his family and some frank advice from a GA veteran (and mentor) that compelled Jimmy to fully commit to his recovery. In this episode Jimmy shares his personal story of gambling disorder and his extraordinary journey towards recovery. wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.…
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Monica is in early recovery from gambling harm and shares her journey of compulsive gambling and recovery. ** If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional…
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Limited Series: Foundations of Recovery - Episode 102. This week we are talking about accountability in recovery. Accountability starts with us. We have to show up for ourselves and do the work required to move away from the harm we've caused ourselves and others while moving into a space of healing, growth and recovery. ~ This episode is sponsored…
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When Does Sports Betting = Gambling? | Jody Bechtold, CEO at The Better Institute
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It’s a trick question. The answer is ALWAYS! But sadly, not everyone sees it that way. Jody Bechtold joins the show to discuss how various generations respond to the proliferation of gambling access in the US. Jody’s experience and expertise in gambling disorder treatment is well respected and she is recognized internationally as one of the leading…
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Limited Series: Foundations of Recovery Episode: One - Acceptance In this episode, Christina introduces the concept of acceptance in addiction recovery. Acceptance involves acknowledging the presence of a problem, taking responsibility for our actions, and embracing the need for change. It also requires letting go of denial and facing the reality o…
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Our Friend Josh Update!
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Josh is back to let us know how his recovery journey is going! I'll give you a spoiler... He's hit the 3 YEAR BET FREE milestone! This episode is sponsored by: The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' AND Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works! https://birch…
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Every Story Matters | Dr. Sandra Adell
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In recognition of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Wager Danger travelled to Waukegan to attend and capture highlights from Dr. Adell’s personal story “Confessions of a Slot Machine Queen.” A jointly sponsored event between Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) and Nicasa Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Mary Robison at…
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Val's Story (Joined by her husband Mike)
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Val comes on to share her journey of gambling harm and recovery along with her husband Mike, who shares his perspective from the other side. This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works! View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterin…
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In honor of Tiffany K. - Sharing her message of hope.
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This episode is in honor of Tiffany K who passed away way to soon. Recorded in August of 2021, Tiffany shared her message of hope with so many of us through her podcast, on social media and her recovery meetings. It was her hope that everyone find the hope and help they need to recover! She will be missed! You can find the Gambling Got the Girls po…
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Illinois Council on Problem Gambling Looks to the Future | A Conversation With Dave Wohl
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Dave Wohl has some big shoes to fill. As ICPG’s new Executive Director, Dave talks about taking over from ICPG’s founder, Bill Johnson, and how they are teaming up with other organizations across the state to spread the word on gambling disorder, and its effects on many underserved communities. wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation G…
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Brian Ward- Different Recovery Pathways
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Brian Ward host of Voices...The podcast comes on to talk about different pathways of recovery. He's a fun guy, great musician and has a fabulous beard! Pathways we talked about in this episode: https://recoverydharma.org/ https://smartrecovery.org/ https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people g…
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Step 9 w/ Terra Carbert from the Ambitious Addicts Podcast
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Terra and I are talking about Step 9: AMENDS - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. This is a huge milestone in recovery and please don't rush it. Process all the emotions that come with this step and don't forget to put yourself on that amends list. This episode is sponsored by The …
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Reclaim Financial Control After Gambling | Alex DeMarco, Founder & CEO, GamFin
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“Helping people feel good about their finances is an important part of feeling better overall.” – Alex DeMarco. GamFin is an organization that connects gambling disorder counselors with expert financial counselors to help restore the financial health for individuals struggling with problem gambling. Alex DeMarco tells us how the process works and w…
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Maureen joins us to share her journey of addiction, recovery and some of the wonderful things she's learned over the last 21 months. This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works! View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.…
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2023 | The Year In Review
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This episode takes a look back at some interesting moments from very important conversations we have had over the last 12 months. Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org, Facebook: @Gateway Twitter/X: @Gateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation 844-975-3663 (DONE) Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com 1-800-GAM…
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Rob M - Recovering Out Loud Through Social Media
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Rob is 24 years old and ONE year in recovery from gambling harm. He share his journey of recovery through his social media. We talk about what it takes for him to not only be vulnerable with his thousand of followers across social media, but the ins and outs of recording and interacting with his followers. Rob also takes the mic to ask me some ques…
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Monique joins us this episode to share her story of gambling harm and recovery with us. As of this episode Monique was 147 days bet free and share her hope for the journey ahead! This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works! View more Problem G…
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Not a Chance: A Problem Gambling Prevention Program | Alison Donoho & Emma Bowen
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“Not a Chance” teaches High Schoolers how to make thoughtful decisions. Enhancing the protective factors that lead to improved self-awareness and better decision making is the primary goal…problem gambling prevention provides the context. Utilizing an interactive approach, the lessons allow students to understand their personal boundaries more clea…
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Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Wired For Addiction
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Dr. Evelyn Higgins has spent a good part of her career dedicated to research and development in the science of addiction recovery. Listen in as she shares her own personal connection to addiction with loved ones and the work she does to help us better understand the bio-psycho-social side of addiction. For more information on Dr. Evelyn Higgins and…
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Running the Numbers on Sports Gamblers | Dr. Joshua Grubbs
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“Sports gambling itself is not inherently risky but sports gamblers are!” Dr. Grubbs and his students at University of New Mexico are conducting research on the gambling habits of sports bettors and the results may surprise you. Their research has gathered data that show why sports bettors are more likely to engage in more forms of wagering, and wh…
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Alyssa Whatley w/ ATL Tax Lawyers shares tips about how to address tax issues from gambling.
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Alyssa Whatley is a tax attorney with ATL Tax Lawyers. I came across Alyssa on TikTok and reached out to her to see if she would be willing to come on and talk about tax issues for problem gamblers and here she is! Tax issues are a huge obstacle for a lot of us in recovery and Alyssa graciously shares some tips and tricks on how to navigate some of…
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Claire Donegan - THRIVE Recovery Ireland
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Claire Donegan is the CEO and Founder of THRIVE Recovery in Ireland. She joins us to share her journey of gambling harm, recovery and the work she does with her non-profit Thrive Recovery. Claire also shares what the landscape of gambling looks like in Ireland. To reach Claire Donegan: https://thrive-recovery.com/ This episode is sponsored by The B…
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Teen Peer Group tackles Problem Gambling | Elizabeth Thielen and Robin Czapla – Nicasa
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Teens from across the Chicagoland area are finding exciting and creative ways to spread the message of gambling’s potential harm to a vulnerable population. Tapping into their unique talents and skills, these teens are having a major impact among their peers and gaining life changing experiences in the process. Nicasa Problem Gambling and Sports Be…
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Working Step 8 With Terra from The Ambitious Addicts Podcast
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Recovery Step 8: Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Terra and I talk about what it takes to prepare for making amends to those we harmed. Episode theme: Willingness This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://…
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Dave Yeager - Fall In Book
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Dave comes back on to recap his story and share the writing process for his new book, Fall In: A Veteran with Gambling Problem. Great episode for everyone but especially for military members and veterans. Book Links: Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143892968 Amazon: https://a.co/d/5ghPhFS Sponsored by: The Better Institute -…
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Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction | Dave Yeager – Author
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After initial recovery and relapse, a subsequent recovery leads Dave to live each day OUT LOUD as he shares his incredible story of hope with others. Recovery advocate, podcaster, husband and father Dave Yeager shares a deeply personal story of his recovery journey after developing a gambling addiction while serving as a non-commissioned officer in…
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Sorry it's been so long! We are back with Marcia who is joining us to share her journey of recovery from problem gambling. For more information on support services in British Columbia visit: https://www.gamblingsupportbc.ca/resourcesThanks to our sponsors at The Better Institute: https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Residents) Where people go to get b…
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Apps and adolescents: How gaming can lead to gambling | Chris Ward, The Way Back Inn
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Chris Ward, outreach coordinator at The Way Back Inn, discusses a youth and young adult-oriented curriculum called Stacked Deck. Younger generations are growing up with simulated gambling embedded in video games. The Stacked Deck educational offering is intended to identify the potential harms present in video gaming products and how youth and adol…
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Growing up Gambling | Tanya Bibbs-Smith
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Tanya shares a personal story of growing up in an active gambling community and draws parallels to how that environment played a role in her development as a mental health professional. We discuss her childhood growing up in Chicago during a time when active gambling houses were common within the community and provided a social outlet for family an…
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Maria - The Feeling Better Podcast
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I get to chat with a fellow recovery podcaster, Maria! She shares her journey of gambling harm and recovery with us along with the story of her book and podcast! Find her book and podcast here… https://www.thefeelingbetter.com/ For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.…
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Michelle M - Gambling harm, Recovery and Research in the LBGTQ+ Community **Audio is fixed!
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** Audio is fixed! Our friend Michelle is back (You can find her original story in the first season of the podcast) to talk about her research and work in the LGTBQ+ community for gambling harm. She shares a lot of wonderful insights form her own perspective as someone who is part of the LBGTQ+ community and an advocate in the gambling harm space. …
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Gambling’s Effect on Military Veterans | Dr. Nathan Smith, Executive Director at Kindbridge Research Institute
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Dr. Nathan Smith is the founding Executive Director of Kindbridge Research Institute, a nationally recognized scientist and science communicator, and a leader in the field of behavioral addiction research and theory. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding how gambling addiction effects various segments of the US population and h…
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Mom Guilt with the ladies of The Broke Girl Society FB group.
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Guilt is something all of us in recovery are familiar with, but mothers carry a whole other layer when it comes to their relationship with their children. Now, since I'm not a mother to human children (just the cutest cats ever), I brought in some reinforcements to share their experience with mom guilt and gambling. Terra with the Ambitious Addicts…
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Bea Aikens - Founder of Lanie's Hope
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Bea Aikens shares her journey of gambling harm, her recovery and the advocacy work she does through Lanie's Hope, the foundation she set up to honor her sister. For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf To reach Bea Aikens or to find more information on her advocacy…
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Emily Bernard is an addictions counselor at Hour House. Recognizing that recovery and change happens “one hour at a time”, Hour House offers treatment services to address substance use & gambling disorders, co-occurring dependency & other therapy needs. Emily shares her passion for her work and why a focus on the individual is important to affect l…
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Spotlight Series | TASC – Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities
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TASC serves those in need of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, gambling disorders or family health and reunification challenges. Tanya Bibbs-Smith talks about her outreach efforts across IL to reach youth and adolescents that are exposed to gaming and gambling at an early age. She’s helping this demographic understand …
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Located in Central Illinois, Heritage provides comprehensive community-based services to treat the most serious behavioral disorders. Teagan Shull joins the show to discuss how Heritage places an emphasis on screening for Gambling Disorder and how Heritage responds to the increase in identifying and serving gambling disorders within the communities…
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