North Palm Beach, FL 12/30/2007 7:00:00 PM
News / Health & Wellness

Gambling on the Holidays

Exploring how Gambling Effects Families During the Holidays

For some, the Holidays are not a time of rejoicing. As the economy slips deeper towards depression families struggle to make ends meet the myth of easy money and social stereotyping for male providers can throw families into turmoil and open the door for relapse and brand new addictions. CAREFlorida now offers a wide range of resources and treatment programs for gambling addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism.

Gambling addiction is not a seasonal problem however the effects that gambling has on a family (win or lose) can be devastating; even more so during the holidays. This is because of the social expectations and societal pressures exerted on males to provide something extra for the Holidays. Feelings of inadequacy can fuel drug addiction, alcoholism and can exacerbate a gambling problem.

CAREFlorida.com is reaching out to addicts and families who are suffering from addiction and provide the needed guidance in therapy and or choosing an addiction treatment center. Gambling addiction ruins thousands of lives and touches many around an addict. During this holiday season and throughout the new year please use CAREflorida.com as your resource for guidance, information and research.

CAREFlorida.com is dedicated to addiction treatment of all kinds including drug abuse, alcoholism, gambling and eating disorders. For more information on how you can help, be helped or help someone you love please visit http://careflorida.com/gambling-addiction-rehab.html