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The University of Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling is a program of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. We provide a 24/7 confidential helpline for people concerned about their own gambling problems or for people who are concerned about a family or friend’s gambling problem. You can call about your problem or call because you are worried about a family member, or a friend. Calls are taken by trained counselors.
We understand gambling problems and can give you help to reduce the harm gambling is doing to you, a family member or a friend. Call us to get started.
The helpline is provided by the Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling in partnership with The Maryland Council on Problem Gambling.

 

Getting Help for a Family Member or Friend

How do you know if a family member or friend has a gambling problem?
If they have even one of these symptoms (listed below), they may have a gambling problem.

  1. Does this person promise to stop gambling but then gamble again and again?
  2. Does this person ever gamble more and more until the last dollar is gone?
  3. Does this person immediately return to gambling to try to recover losses?
  4. Does this person think they can gamble to solve financial problems?
  5. Does this person believe that gambling will bring the family money to do special things?
  6. Does this person borrow money to gamble with or to pay gambling debts?
  7. Does the person lie to cover up or deny his or her gambling?
  8. Has this person’s gambling ever made you think the family would be better without them?
View the video above to learn about the free, confidential helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

 

→The helpline counselor will listen to your problems
→The helpline counselor will make a recommendation about a free educational group which can offer you or your family member support.
→The helpline can make a referral to a counselor trained to understand problem gambling.
→The helpline counselor can let you know about the closest Gamblers Anonymous Meeting. GA is an organization which supports people with gambling problems. Attendance is free and confidential.]
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