We Care Community Services & The WE Centre for Addictions Recovery & Education

Is playing the stock market gambling addition?

vairam — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:51:08 +0000

5. Is playing the stock market gambling addition?Leading experts in the gambling treatment field knew all along the devastation caused by compulsive gamblers to themselves and their families through gambling in the stock market. Stock market gamblers represent over 20% of gamblers . Gamblers Anonymous, recently addressed this type of gambling in their literature for their membership. It states “don’t tempt or test yourself. Don’t associate with acquaintances who gamble. Don’t go in or near gambling establishments. Don’t gamble for anything, this includes buying from the stock market commodities and options.”

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Can Alcoholism be Cured?

vairam — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:49:45 +0000

4. Can Alcoholism be Cured? ( How long before I can drink again)Not yet. Alcoholism is a treatable disease, and medication has also become available to help prevent relapse, but a cure has not yet been found. This means that even if an alcoholic has been sober for a long time and has regained health, he or she may relapse and must continue to avoid all alcoholic beverages.

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Is this program anonymous? Will my problem be treated as confidential?

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:17:30 +0000

Anonymity is a basic principle in our Fellowship, according to Tradition 12. Each member of the program is asked to respect that all members of any group (fellowship) are anonymous; that is, first name and last initial are the only known information of the individual member. It is also requested that meeting discussion, details, etc., be kept in the strictest confidence, making the program widely available to those who need it. However, we are not anonymous to each other. First and last names are used in several situations within the context of business at the W.E Care office, e.g., making a donation, making a reservation at the Annual Business Meeting and International Recovery Convention, receiving a mailing, etc.

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If I join Gamblers Anonymous won’t everyone know I am a Compulsive gambler

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:04:02 +0000

Most people made quite a name for themselves as full-fledged gamblers by the time they turned to Gamblers Anonymous. Their gambling was not usually a well kept secret. It would then be unusual if the good news of their abstinence from gambling did not cause comment. However, no disclosure of any affiliation with Gamblers Anonymous can rightfully be made by anyone but the member themselves. Even then, it should be done in such a way that will work no hardship on the Gamblers Anonymous fellowship.

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Are we linked with any religious groups or organization?

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:08 +0000

No. WE CARE is composed of people from many religious faiths along with agnostics and atheists. Since our center is not affiliated with any religious group and requires no particular religious belief as a condition of membership, it cannot be described as a religious society. The center’s recovery program is based on acceptance of certain spiritual values but the member is free to interpret these principles as he or she chooses.

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What about smoking – is there help?

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:57:15 +0000

Yes, there is help for smokers. Different people do better with different methods.

You have five choices of medications that are currently approved:

A non-nicotine pill (bupropion SR).
Nicotine gum.
A nicotine inhaler.
A nicotine nasal spray.
Nicotine patch.

The gum and patches are available at your local pharmacy, or you can ask your health care provider to write you a prescription for one of the other medications. The good news is that all five medications have been shown to be effective in helping smokers who are motivated to quit.

Here is a self test on smoking.

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How can I help my teen break free from internet,computer,game addiction?

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:54:05 +0000

A growing trend is internet computer addiction among teens. It is not a positive trend, unfortunately, but negative. This kind of addiction among teens is very often destructive and one that could have a major impact on not only the computer addict, but on his or her family and friends also. Most teens are commonly addicted to computer games or more dangerously chat rooms. Internet computer addiction among teens is very similar to other teenage addictions, such as alcohol or tobacco. Symptoms can include mood changes, they can become withdrawn, bursts of anger and a huge impact on their social relationships. If you suspect addictions of any kind, consult your healthcare provider. For more information, please refer to the following

website: internet computer addiction among teens

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What will it cost?

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:42:11 +0000

Nothing! WE CARE does not charge its participants and fully funds its activities through generous donations.

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How can I get help over my addiction?

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:40:02 +0000

You can either call WE CARE center and speak to one of our staff at 6471 5347 or you can personally come to our center at 620 Tiong Bahru Road (Redhill MRT).

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Is playing the stock market gambling addition?

wecaresg — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:38:09 +0000

Leading experts in the gambling treatment field knew all along the devastation caused by compulsive gamblers to themselves and their families through gambling in the stock market. Stock market gamblers represent over 20% of gamblers. Gamblers Anonymous, recently addressed this type of gambling in their literature for their membership. It states “don’t tempt or test yourself. Don’t associate with acquaintances who gamble. Don’t go in or near gambling establishments. Don’t gamble for anything, this includes buying from the stock market commodities and options.”

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