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Gambling addiction expected to rise with casino opening

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Also the state has set up a gambling help hotline. That number is 1-800-589-9966. It is being staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer help in areas of counseling, financial assistance, and health services. Plus, gamblers can actually voluntarily …
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Professional training offered for compulsive gambling

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The class also will look at the cost to individuals and communities, the effect of compulsive gambling on families and intervention methods. The workshop will be led by Sharon K. Harris, a professional counselor and outpatient coordinator for Alcohol …
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Health Briefs for May 27, 2012

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Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge, 4727 Revere Ave., will hold counseling services for children, individuals and families who need help with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and relationship problems from 8:30 am to 8 pm Tuesday through …
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