Recommended Web Sites

Compulsive Gambling - MedicineNet explores this topic.

eGambling, The Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues - This is a publication of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. One will find reviews and various articles at this site.

Gambling and Older Adults - There are great links at this site from the Administration on Aging.

Gamblers Anonymous - Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Questions and answers about the problem of compulsive gambling and the G.A. recovery program, a listing of meetings by state, and a link to Gam-Anon can be obtained at this site.

Just for Youth - Information for teens about the growing problem of youth gambling. Includes an FAQ, facts about gambling, a self-quiz and more. It is part of and links to Youth Gambling International, a program at McGill University in Quebec, Canada for youth gambling problems.

MedlinePlus: Gambling - The librarians at the National Library of Medicine have assembled these links to quality resources.

National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. - The mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. This site provides a database of nationally certified gambling counselors and numerous external links.

Online Gambling and Kids: A Bad Bet - The Federal Trade Commission offers this information about kids betting online.

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