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GAMBLING PROBLEMS AND THE MILITARY

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2012-Gambling problems are more prevalent among military veterans than in the general public. The National Council on Problem Gambling urges veterans, their loved ones and healthcare providers to be particularly aware of gambling addiction. Warning signs include preoccupation with gambling, chasing losses and financial harm. Problem gambling is associated with substance...

Guest speaker at the Treatment Group: Omaha’s The Biggest Loser!

Marty: Omaha’s The Biggest Loser Is coming to Peace and Power Counseling’s treatment group! Thursday December 8, 2011 at 7:00pm You will learn about: · Marty’s exercise program · How affordable it is. · Marty’s tricks for losing weight and keeping the weight off. · How this relates to you. I hope you...

Introducing Bethany Hughes

Sometimes life can seem like a tangled mess. Dysfunctional relationships, past or current abuse, dead-end careers, financial stressors, and so much more in our daily lives can create knots of hopelessness, discouragement, confusion, and depression that look impossible to untangle. If that describes your life, it might be time to get help. Having someone...

Are you looking for low cost counseling?

Peace and Power Counseling has a new intern. Bethany will graduate with her Master Degree in Counseling in May 2012. She is learning how to counsel individuals and couples. Because she is a student, we are able to offer reduced cost counseling sessions to those who have no insurance. Please contact Gina...

Entreprenuer of the year 2010

Gina Fricke at Peace and Power Counseling was recognized by SCORE as one of 5 entrepreneurs of 2010. I would like to thank Bob Balzerick of SCORE for all his guidance and support as I moved to a new chapter of my life at Peace and Power Counseling. Article in...

Online Poker Shut Down

On April 15 three online poker sites were shut down. How is this impacting you? There are some who believe that the casinos will be more busy after the websites were closed, others believe that there will be more illegal poker games in communities. What do you think will happen? ...

Gambling an addiction?!

Psychiatric community decides to classify uncontrolled gamblers as addicts, which could change how society views them Author: Mangels, John Source: Cleveland.com Published Date: May 16, 2011 Full Document: USA - Out-of-control gambling -- a particular problem among regular slot machine players -- will be reclassified from a behavioral disorder to...

Received your tax return check yet?

For many gamblers this check feels like, "free money," and an opportunity to win more. Many individuals with addiction to gambling have a hard time not gambling their tax return checks. Some suggestions that might prevent this from happening: 1) Develop accountability with your check. Find someone else to tell...

March Maddness and Gambling Problems

Sports Related Problem Gambling – Who is at Risk? Anyone can develop a gambling problem – young, old, male, female, rich or poor. All games of chance are a potential threat to a person at risk for gambling addiction. However, sports gambling is becoming more invasive in today’s society and...

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