What is the financial counselors role in treating pathological gambling at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery?
Pathological gamblers often find themselves in a devastating financial position by the time they reach treatment. Helping them become financially stable goes a long way in supporting their recovery and the well-being of their families. It is the responsibility of the financial counselor first to determine the extent of the gambler’s debt, and then to help guide them out of their financial problems through debt management, budgeting and restitution. Gamblers in treatment work extensively with the financial counselor, through every level of care, to achieve financial stability.
