The Hidden Addiction Podcast

In this episode we have Rachel Mai, who has been contracted through the New York Council on Problem Gambling to provide support to the Asian community in the New York City region. Rachel talks about the preceptions of gambling, the barriers to care, and what are the next steps toward addressing gambling addiction within this community.

If you or a loved one is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

In this episode, we have a guest host from New York City PGRC and Dr. Deborah Haskins. Together we talk about the systemic barriers affiliated with the world of problem gambling. Dr. Haskins breaks down the barriers in treatment, prevention, and organizationally. In order for us to move forward and be able to serve a variety of communities we have to check our own implicit biases. As Dr. Haskins put it, we need to step aside.

For more information about Dr. Haskins and her advocacy work, please visit her website https://www.drdeborahhaskins.com/advocacy-1

If you or a loved one is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

We have been discussing gambling addiction for two seasons, and have had many guests describe the addiction for what it is and how it has affected the gambler, but we have not spoken about the affected other. In this episode, we speak to Kelly, a mother of 2 and a wife of a person struggling with gambling addiction. She talks about how the addiction affected her marriage, and her mental health, how they are breaking down stigmas and normalizing conversations within their family. Listen to her story, her recovery journey to find herself in the midst of someone else's storm.

I. Butterfly Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/5QZDQVNDNDBjDilq6XyydV?si=45195627d5624f2f

For more information about can email Kelly at [email protected]

If you or a loved one is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

In this episode, of The Hidden Addiction Podcast, our host discusses how people use gambling as a way to escape the many challenges they may face in their lives daily. We discuss how to look for the signs and how to get help.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

For Recovery Month, we wanted to highlight two amazing women, Dr. Sandra Adell and Karen Lee Reddick, both in recovery from gambling addiction, and are creating spaces for other black women to share their stories. We discuss on this episode why representation in treatment and support programs matters, the stigma about women in addictions, and provide hope for black women seeking to find help and share their story.

Resources

Black Lesbian United- https://blacklesbiansunited.org/

Gamblers in Recovery- https://gamblersinrecovery.com/

Problem Gambling support group for Black women- please contact- [email protected]

Book- Confessions of a Slot Machine Queen- $ 23.95 with $10 shipping. Please email Dr. Sandra Adell @ [email protected] if interested.

Dr. Adell is also working on a part 2 of her book series called And Then the Casinos Came: Narratives of Gambling and Loss. If any black women struggling with problem gambling or are in recovery and would like to share your story to be in the book please contact Dr. Adell [email protected].

More than ever we need to keep pushing the message of spreading awareness about problem gambling. It is imperative that we continue to advocate for a variety of treatment options to meet the need of our community.

On this episode, we asked the staff at the New York Council on Problem Gambling what their favorite episode was. We also asked a few questions as to why talking about gambling addiction is important and what people can do to raise awareness.

In this episode, we are joined by guest host Venus Moore, a Team Leader from our Bronx PGRC, Adam Giancarlo, a clinician from Western, NY, and Robin Singh, Team Leader from our Queens PGRC. We are talking about the advantages and disadvantages of technology. How we are using technology to be more inclusive to broaden our reach for those who are struggling or affected by problem gambling.

For more information about our subreddit page please visit- https://www.reddit.com/r/NYProblemGambling/

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If you or a loved is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

On this episode, the Hidden Addiction Podcast hosts discuss change and transitions. As Colleen and Amanda experience their last days with the PGRC team before transitioning into new roles, the team took time to reflect on their experience on the podcast and progress made. Change can be difficult at times, but is necessary for growth. The hosts discuss impacts the podcast has had, their favorite episodes, and more.

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If you or a loved is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

On this episode, we are joined by Tara McDonald who is working to make positive change in Ulster County, NY. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities have historically faced inequities when it comes to receiving services and support. We chat with Tara about how providers and communities alike can work to address these disparities that exist to create healthier communities.

For more information on the work being done, please contact us at [email protected] or 914-215-6440

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If you or a loved is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at [email protected] or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

For this episode, we were joined by John S. from the Testimony House. John discusses help, hope, and finding recovery through his faith. Recovery comes in many forms and we wanted to discuss the topic of faith and spirituality, and how it can be an avenue for those impacted by gambling addiction.

For more information on John, please visit his site: https://testimonyhouse.org/

If you or someone you know is experiencing problems related to their gambling, or is looking for help to stop gambling, reach out and we can help you navigate the resources available near you. (914) 215-6440 or [email protected]