Losing Your Shirt : Recovery for Compulsive Gamblers and Their Families

Between three and six million americans are compulsive gamblers, Losing Your Shirt takes a compassionate, nonthreatening approach to the problems families encounter with compulsive gambling. In thes easy-to-read and valuable resource for any gambling addiction program, readers will find stories from compulsive gamblers and their families that demonstrate how the addiction affects relationships, methods of recovery for the addict, and coping skills for family members. An Experienced Counselor Clearly Describes The Progression Of Compulsive Gambling As It Affects The Gambling Addict And The Spouse. Through Poignant Personal Stories, Heineman Explains How Twelve Step Recovery Applies To Both Gamblers And Their Spouses, And Stresses The Need For Therapy In Some Cases. A self-help book for compulsive gamblers and their families.