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by Hale Humphrey (Author)
Key Phrases: senior gamblers, action gambler, destructive shame, Hale Humphrey, Gambler's Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous
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Are you at risk for developing a gambling problem? Do you know someone who is? This book provides an inside look at the hell of the pathological gambler through actual case studies, and provides guidance in how to identify the problem and obtain necessary help.

About the Author
Hale Humphrey is a nationally certified gambling counselor She is the Unit Director for a mental health agency in New Jersey, and provides counseling to recovering gamblers and their families in Delaware. Dr. Humphrey teaches psychology and communication at two community colleges in Delaware. She was married to a pathological gambler for seven years.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 116 pages
  • Publisher: IUniverse (October 31, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 059513498X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0595134984
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #244,742 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Eye Opening Easy Read, August 23, 2007
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A number of Vignettes highlighting actual accounts of people becoming embroiled in the "hell" of pathological gambling. This is a well written, inexpensive, and easy read. I believe it is useful as an introduction to the topic.

With the explosion of Casinos all over America we are seeing an equally proportionate rate of ruined lives related to gambling. The suicide rate among problem gamblers is extraordinarily high. It is most important for healthcare professionals, both in addiction and general medicine, to become familiar with this problem and screen patients for potential gambling addiction. This book was part of my curriculum as an addictions counselor in the state of New York.

Another excellent book on this topic is 'Born to Lose' by Bill Lee, who also wrote the book inspiring the movie 'Chinatown'.
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5.0 out of 5 stars NO CHEMICALS, STILL BAD, January 4, 2007
IN THE ACTION MAN, THAT'S WHAT I WANT, WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY, HOUSE, CAR AND YOU MIGHT LAND IN JAIL?
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