Iroquois Mental Health Center offers help

Illinois and many other states are leaning toward gambling as a means of revenue. The issue draws attention to gambling disorders and a greater need to offer help for those in need. And it’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Problem Gambling opens the door to all sorts of questions --- What is problem gambling, isn’t it just a financial problem, What kind of people become problem gamblers, How widespread a problem is it ?

They’re questions often asked and often explored. The Iroquois Mental Health Center welcomes inquiries about problem gambling. Kim Rabideau is an Outpatient Therapist......

"Problem gambling comes into play when any activity compromises uour lifestyle. Your personal life and family is affected." Rabideau told WGFA listeners.

It can lead to financial ruin, legal problems, family problems, divorce and even suicide.  Emotional issues, Rabideau says, oftentimes can take over..........

So with the push to locate/site more and more gambling outlets in a given community; good or bad ? ...

"That's tough to answer.  Local towns benefit from the gambling machiens, I get that," Rabidea says.  "But help-services are need too.  If thye state is going to legalize the venues, then the state has a responsibility to help those people too." 

Help is available at the Iroquois Mental Health Center --- 815-432-5241.

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