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| WHO ARE WE? |
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| OUR FOCUS IS ON SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND PROBLEM GAMBLING. |
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Addictions to alcohol, drugs, and other substances are shared by 1 in 10 older adults. Sadly, the problem often goes unnoticed. Why? Symptoms, such as lack of mobility, depression, and tremors, are often mistaken for naturally occurring steps in the aging process. The symptoms of gambling addiction, while perhaps not physical, can also go undetected. Financial difficulties related to the problem can be difficult to talk about and are often hidden from family and friends.
The effects of both can be devastating and real.
• deterioration of physical and mental health
• negative impact on family, friends, and co-workers
• difficulty with finances and/or legal trouble
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