FOR PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL

FOR PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL

And have a Gambling Problem --------

Here are some ideas for people, like truckers and salespersons, who travel a lot on their jobs. These ideas may also be useful for retired people who travel a lot.

Get literature from Gamblers Anonymous and from the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (“A Chance for Change”).
1. Gamblers Anonymous – www.gamblersanonymous.org
2. The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling – www.gamblinghelp.org or call 888.236-4848. In the web site click on “About FCCG” and then “Reports and Publications” and you will be able to read about and receive this series of self study books.
Chat Rooms and interactive opportunities
1. www.gamblingtherapy.org.uk. This site includes a forum and a counseling option. It is based in the United Kingdom but has many American visitors.
2. www.gettingpastgambling.com – a site for sharing, finding support, and strength. The address for their message board is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GettingPastGambling/messages.
3. Until I get the URL correct, use the site for the Safe Harbor Compulsive Gambling Hub. Do a search for this organization on your browser. They have a posting board at: www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/gb/twest1117 and an online chat room that runs online GA style meetings at various times during the week.
4. www.gordonhouse.org.uk is a treatment center in England that has an online chat room and other online services.
Information
1. www.ncpgambling.org. This is the site of the National Council on Problem Gambling. In its “Resources” link, it has links to a very large list of written and interactive resources.
Other Strategies
1. Find a way to restrict and “safety net” funds so that they are more difficult to acquire or require another person’s permission to receive.
2. Getting a cellular phone contract with unlimited minutes during those “parked and boring times.” This will permit the gambler the means to connect with a long distance sponsor who is willing to work in this fashion.