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Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is Twelve Step program for problem gamblers. The only requirement for GA membership is a desire to stop gambling. GA began in Los Angeles in 1957. As of 2005 there were over 1000 GA chapters in the United States and other meetings in the United Kingdom, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Isr... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Gambling Addiction & Re... | 177 |
82% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Depression | 1 |
100% |
| Families & Friends Of A... | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (180
Members)
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Gamblers Anonymous Reviews
Working / Worked
I enjoy going too ga all the people there have the same problem as me and lend me support
Working / Worked
I love my GA group...we meet every Sunday .....they have Friday and Wednesday groups as well.
Working / Worked
I didn't really feel welcome or real connected to the group. They seemed to be a little clicky and it seemed like after talking about gambling for one hour it would put the thought in my head and make me want to go.
Working / Worked
The program works if you work it.
Working / Worked
I have had no experience, my husband is currently attending.
Working / Worked
good, better if I keep at it, I went over a year without gambling, wish my husband was supportive.
Somewhat Helpful
I had been going to counseling for a while but I feel it only helped a little- sometime after all that talking I wanted to go to the casino but I guess it helped somewhat that I had to be honest with the counselor on how much I lost
Somewhat Helpful
It was the only option of help and treatment at the time of my undoing. It was helpful to meet with others who knew what I meant when i explained how I felt or what had happened.
Somewhat Helpful
Just been once.
Somewhat Helpful
For once I didn't feel alone in my addiction.
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