Mather Hospital’s Chemical Dependency Program launches new services for those with a gambling addiction
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Individuals with gambling addictions can now receive help from a new program offered by Mather Hospital’s Chemical Dependency Program.
The new service offers individual and group counseling for those 18 and older.
“Most adults gamble as a recreational, fun activity. But for some, it can become an addiction as with alcohol or drugs. This program has been developed to help individuals gain skills to combat addiction,” said Alice Miller, LCSW-R, Director of Outpatient Chemical Dependency at Mather Hospital.
Warning signs of a gambling addiction include lying about gambling behaviors, missing time with family and friends, gambling to escape problems, getting into debt, and unsuccessfully trying to cut back or stop gambling.
Some popular forms of gambling include online sports betting, casinos, lottery and scratch-off tickets, horse racing, bingo, raffles and office pools.
For more information about our outpatient program contact Alice Miller at amiller34@northwell.edu. To make an appointment, please call our Central Scheduling Department at (631) 331-8200.
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About Mather Hospital
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