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Why would a person not seek help for a gambling problem?

April 26, 2017gambling help person problem seek

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Why would a person not seek help for a gambling problem?

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One reason is that the individual may not believe he or she has a problem. Often family and friends are aware of the problem before the gambler. Feelings of shame, embarrassment, helplessness or hopelessness about the gambling problem may also discourage a person from getting help.