Sunday, 2. September 2012
DOES PETE ROSE BELONG IN THE HALL OF FAME?
There are people in various sport’s halls of fame who are convicted drug addicts and alcoholics, yet compulsive gamblers are unable to get into these halls of fame. In fact, as far as professional sports goes an alcoholic and chemical dependent person can get multiple chances, whereas a gambler can not.
I am a recovering compulsive gambler who placed my last bet on April, 10, 1968, and I have been fighting the injustice of how sports, society, and the judicial system deal with compulsive gamblers for the last 44 years. Compulsive gambling is an addiction just like alcoholism and chemical dependency and all three diseases are recognized by the American Psychiatric Association’s D.S.M. Yet, we treat compulsive gambling different then the other two addictions. Society and professional sports treat people with chemical dependency and alcoholism as sick people, yet they look at compulsive gamblers as bad people.
In my years of recovery I have met many compulsive gamblers who have found recovery and become some of society’s most productive people. I do not think that the discussion should be whether or not Pete Rose belongs in the hall of fame. He does! I pray for Pete Rose to find recovery because I know what recovery can do for a person’s life who has an addiction. Some people will believe that Pete Rose doesn’t have an addiction, but I have a copy of a television interview where he says (on the Donahue show 11/8/89), “I didn’t seek help for my gambling problem till the middle of September and I know it’s something I can’t lick by myself. I need help”
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM- BREAK THE ADDICTION BEFORE IT BREAKS YOU !
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Sunday, 2. September 2012
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM- BREAK THE ADDICTION BEFORE IT BREAKS YOU !
CALL: 888- LAST BET
Sunday, 2. September 2012
Mission Statement of the Compulsive Gambling Foundation
The mission of the Compulsive Gambling Foundation (CGF) is to provide education, awareness, prevention and assistance to those persons and family members suffering from Compulsive Gambling and its effects.
Programs
The organization will run educational programs so individuals can learn about the signs of compulsive gambling and can get information on where and how to seek help.
We will provide speakers, literature and outreach, as well as financial assistance to those in need of legal and treatment services in the form of scholarships.
If you are interested in obtaining a speaker or literature about the legal needs and treatment of compulsive gambling, or are in need of financial assistance for the treatment of a compulsive gambling addiction, please contact us.
Welcome to the Compulsive Gambling Foundation
Thank you for visiting the Compulsive Gambling Foundation. We are a Non-Profit organization supporting the education and treatment of the disease of Compulsive Gambling.
Compulsive gambling addiction does not only affect the gambler, but also directly impacts the gambler’s family, coworkers, friends and other individuals. The Compulsive Gambling Foundation’s goal is to spread educational information to members of the community and in the gaming industry on the ways to identify and respond to this disease.
Early detection and intervention can help prevent some of the more tragic consequences of compulsive and problem gambling. The Compulsive Gambling Foundation works with high schools and colleges to educate America’s youth on the risks and consequences of the latest gambling trends, including Internet gambling, online poker and sports betting.
Financial assistance may also be available to organizations or individuals willing to continue the Compulsive Gambling Foundation’s mission or to families seeking to restore a normal life in a non-gambling environment.
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Contact the Compulsive Gambling Foundation
Website Address: http://www.compulsivegamblingfoundation.org
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If you are interested in obtaining a speaker or literature about the legal needs and treatment of compulsive gambling, or are in need of financial assistance for the treatment of a compulsive gambling addiction, please contact us.
If you wish to contribute to the Compulsive Gambling Foundation, we are a
501-C3 non-profit agency. Your contributions are tax deductible.
Executive Director
Compulsive Gambling Foundation
213 Third Avenue
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 774-0019
Board of Directors
Sheila Wexler, Executive Director
Bill Brosnan
Todd Miller
Howard Wexler
Phil Mushnick
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