Recent research has shown that professionals, such as lawyers, judges and doctors are among those most likely to be at-risk for developing a gambling problem. Other professionals, including but not limited to athletes, firefighters, engineers, accountants, counselors, police officers, stockbrokers, educators and persons practicing in hundreds of additional fields, also experience gambling problems.
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Recent research has shown that professionals, such as lawyers, judges and doctors are among those most likely to be at-risk for developing a gambling problem.
Impaired Professional Programs are designed for a wide range of professionals who are among those most likely to be at risk for developing a gambling problem, including doctors, lawyers, judges, athletes, and others, and provide self-help/treatment options in non-public settings. Since many professionals find it extremely challenging and potentially detrimental to their careers to participate in traditional self-help (e.g., Gamblers Anonymous) and professional treatment programs, the FCCG provides confidential resources and referrals from a wide range of trained experts.
To further ensure such protections, the FCCG works closely with, and provides referrals for legal and health care service professionals in need of gambling-related supports, to organizations serving individuals working in sensitive positions or fields in the legal and medical arenas.
Are you a professional concerned about your gambling? To see if you would benefit from our resources, please take our Self Assessment Quiz below or contact the 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine today.
Looking for something else? The FCCG has designed a series of comprehensive programs that provide help to those battling the addiction of problem gambling. Programs are available for elementary, middle, high school, and college students; student-athletes; parents and educators; addiction and mental health professionals; medical doctors; gaming operators; employers; older adults; the military; and professionals who serve these populations. We also have developed special self-help programs and materials for gamblers, loved ones, and older adult gamblers.
Learn more about FCCG’s resources for help-seekers and FCCG’s resources for professionals.
