Resources

Books

Berman, Linda, M.S.W., and Mary-Ellen Siegel, M.S.W. Behind the 8-Ball: A Guide for Families of Gamblers. New York, NY: Fireside/Parkside, 1992

Burke, Michael. (2008) Never Enough: One lawyer True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away. American Bar Association. www.neverenoughthebook.com.

Boundy, Donna. When Money is the Drug. San Francisco: Harper, 1993

Ciarrocchi, Joseph Counseling Problem Gamblers; a Self-Regulation Manual for Individual and Family Therapy, Academic Press 2002

Custer, Robert L. and Milt, Harry. When Luck Runs Out: Help for Compulsive Gamblers and Their Families. New York, NY: Warner Books, 1985

Dolan, Edward F. Teenagers and Compulsive Gambling. New York, NY: Franklin Watts., 1994

Eadington, William R. and Cornelius, Judy A., eds. Gambling Behavior and Problem Gambling. Reno, NV: University of Nevada, 1993

Estes, K & Brubaker, M (1998). Deadly Odds: Recovery from Compulsive Gambling. Encampment, Wyoming: Affiliated Writers of America, Inc.

Geisler, Norman L. and Howe, Thomas A. Gambling a Bad Bet. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1990

Griffiths, Mark, Adolescent Gambling. New York, NY: Rutledge, 1995

Grinols, Earl L. (2004) Gambling in America ; Costs and Benefits. Cambridge

Hammond, Robert L., ed. Compulsive Gambling…Addiction of Choice for the 90's? The Bottom Line on Alcohol in Society. Volume 11, Number 4. Lansing, MI: Alcohol Research Info Service, 1991

Haubrich-Casperson, Jane and Van Nispen, Dough. Coping with Teen Gambling. New York, NY: The Rosen Publishing Group, 1993

Heineman, Mary, C.S. W., C.A.C. Losing your $shirt. Minneapolis, MN: CompCare Publishers, 1992

Lee, Bill. (2005) born to lose; Memoirs of a Compulsive Gambler. Hazelden

Lesieur, Henry R. The Chase: Career of the Compulsive Gambler. Cambridge, MA: Schenkman Publishing Co., Inc., 1984

Mason, J.L. & Nelson, M (2001), Governing Gambling. NY: The Century Foundation Press

Moore, Robin. (1981) Compulsion: The True Story of an Addictive Gambler. Cody, Wyoming: Affiliated Writers of America, Inc.

Oates, W.E. (1995) Luck A Secular Faith. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press

O'Brien, T.L. (1998) Bad Bet: The Inside Story of the Glamour, Glitz and Danger of America 's Gambling Industry. New York, NY: Random House

Roger, Rex M. Seducing America: Is Gambling a Good Bet? Grand Rapids, MN: Baker Books, 1997

Taber, Julian. In the Shadow of Chance: The Pathological Gambler

Volberg, R (2001) When the Chips are Down. NY: The Century Foundation Press

GRAMMA WAS A GAMBLER by Patricia J. 2008 AuthorHouse

Videos

“Similarities Across Addictive Behaviors, Including Implications for Treatment, Dr. Durand F. Jacobs, PhD Viva Consulting www.vivaconsulting.com

“One Last Bet” Connecticut Public Television www.gamblingproblem.org

Three videos from the North American Training Institute “Andy's Story”, “Gambling Away the Golden Years”, and “In Search of Balance: A Problem Gambling Educational Kit on Senior Gambling” from www.nati.org

The Minnesota Institute of Public Health “What Should I say? What Can I Do?”

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling 3 videos “Easy Money, Hard Time”, “Minor Bettors, Major Problems”, “Casino Employee Problem Gambling Video Training Series”. www.ccpg.org

California Council on Problem Gambling: “Compulsive Gambling: The Hidden Addiction”, “Family Affair” and “Gambling With Your Life”. www.claproblemgambling.org

DVD in the style of MTV “Clean Break” www.youthgambling.com under the Prevention Section

8 videos, professional excellence, by www.outreacharts.com

Youth resources www.education.mcgill.ca/gambling

School stuff, www.responsiblegambling.qld.gov.au/education-services

NSO, 220 Bagley, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI Phone 313-961-4890 has a list of videos available to loan to Michigan Paneled Providers.

On Line

www.grmumc.org

www.masscompulsivegambling.org Prevention resource library

www.npgaw.org fact sheets and information to promote education and prevention.

www.ncpgambling.org The National Council on Problem Gambling lists all the contacts for state affiliates.

www.gamblersanonymous.org

www.gam-anon.org

www.state.mi.us/mgcb Oversight committee for state casinos, casino earnings and more.

www.responsiblegambling.org

www.michigan.gov/mdch-bsaas

www.gambleresponsibly.org

www.gamblock.com

www.michigan.gov/mdch

Help Lines

National 1-800-522-4700

Michigan 1-800-270-7117

Free materials

The State of Michigan. Brochures on the topic of gambling which can be ordered in bulk:

Sports Gambling Brochures in English, Arabic and Spanish.

Internet gambling and your child in English, Arabic and Spanish

Gambling: The Senior Dilemma

Youth Gambling; "What are you risking?"

Visit www.healthymichigan.com for a complete listing and ordering information.

Michigan Association on Problem Gambling:

Rack cards great for display at work place, church, etc. "Gambling more that you can afford to lose?"

Michigan Association on Problem Gambling brochure with symptoms and referral information.

Business card size; Problem Gambling Warning Signs.

Contact Judy Herriff at 517-242-0655 or jherrif@gmail.com

Mission Statement:

To offer education, prevention, research treatment and support to individuals, families, and professionals surrounding the issues and challenges of problem gambling.

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION
ON PROBLEM GAMBLING

5651 Bunker Rd.
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
Michigan Gambling
Help line number 1-800-270-7117