Spring 1997

Gamblers Anonymous provides many booklets to those interested in learning more about this 12-step program. Titles of booklets include: Gamblers Anonymous; Compulsive Gambling; and Gamblers AnonymousYoung Gamblers in Recovery. For more information or to obtain copies of these and other materials, call Gamblers Anonymous locally at 1(612)922-3956, or nationally, write to P.O. Box 17173, Los Angeles, CA 90017 or call 1(213)386-8789.

Gam-Anon also provides booklets and other materials to those interested in learning more about this 12-step program for family members and friends. Titles include: Living with the Gambling Problem; and Gam-Anon Guides. For more information or to obtain copies of materials, contact Gam-Anon locally at 1(612)922-3956 or nationally, at P.O. Box 157, Whitestone, NY 11357, or call 1(718)352-1671.

Gambling Among Older Minnesotans: Recreation with Risk is a new pamphlet that provides information essential for older people to help insure that gambling done for recreation does not cause problems, and identifies signs of a possible gambling problem and where to get help. It is available in large quantities at no cost. Call the Minnesota Compulsive Gambling Hotline to order.

Poster: Do you really want to spend your golden years hooked up to a machine? is available from the Minnesota Compulsive Gambling Hotline at 1(800)437-3641.