| What is Compulsive Gambling |
 Sheila WexlerSheila Wexler is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor (CCGC). She has been working in the field of addictions since 1977. Sheila has worked in residential treatment, out-patient services, and private practice. She has had extensive experience in counseling the addicted person and their families. Sheila is one of the pioneers in the treatment of compulsive gambling. In 1987, she developed and implemented a compulsive gambling in-patient treatment program at New Hope Foundation in Marlboro, New Jersey. Sheila is the author of a chart on the effects of compulsive gambling on the family. She has instructed Addiction Education classes throughout the country. She has also done extensive training on expanding addiction services to include compulsive gambling treatment. Since 1994 both Arnie and Sheila have trained hundreds of professionals working in Addiction Treatment Centers including Sierra Tuscon and Betty Ford Center. They trained US Army Addiction Counselors at Camp Zama, Japan. In addition, they have provided extensive training to casino personnel and have written Responsible Gaming Policies for major gaming companies. Together they have authored many articles on the subject of Compulsive Gambling, and are currently in the process of writing a book. |