Gambling for the Adrenaline Rush
Bill discusses how some Veterans seek to recreate the adrenaline rush of combat by risking their money on gambling and by treating other gamblers as the enemy, instead of choosing the healthier option and reaching out for help in coping with the transition.
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Check the VA’s page on Gambling to hear how the VA can help, including: “What does it mean to have a gambling problem?” and “If I’m experiencing a gambling problem, what can I do about it right away?”
- Type “Gambling” in the search box at FindHelp.org
- Gamblers Anonymous locations can be found at Gambler anonymous website.
- The National Council on Problem Gambling can be reached online or you can call or text them 24/7 at 1-800-522-4700.
Non-VA Local Help
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Please also check out our page on Filing Claims. We recommend that you do NOT file claims on your own. If you do not file exactly the way the VA looks for information, it can take literally years for your claim to go back and forth before approval or denial.
The other resources listed, such as your local Veterans Service Office (names vary by county), VSO counselor, VFW, etc., will help you determine what you are eligible for and file correctly for results in as little as a few weeks.
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Learn more about what it feels like to live your best life. Go to our Self Help page to explore other issues that can bring you “All The Way Home.”
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