Root Center Offers New Problem Gambling Treatment
February 16, 2024
The Root Center is now offering problem gambling treatment!
Is gambling a problem in your life? Are you ready to start your recovery journey?
Join us Friday mornings from 9am to 10am for our problem gambling program hosted virtually, and in-person at our New London Clinic: 931 Bank Street.
What to expect?
- A safe space to discuss the impact of gambling your life.
- Identify the ways gambling may contribute to substance use.
- See how gambling has altered your family unit and socializing.
- Build skills to cope and identify community supports.
- Recognize you are NOT alone!
Please call our Central Admissions line at (800) 862-2181 for more information.
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