Jamie Salsburg

The After Gambling Podcast

Jamie Salsburg

  • AG 102: State Failure & The Better Path to Treatment

AG 102: State Failure & The Better Path to Treatment

Friday 10th November 2023

Jamie Salsburg critiques Massachusetts' gambling treatment funding and calls for more effective solutions in this episode of The After Gambling Podcast.
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The After Gambling Podcast
Author:
Jamie Salsburg
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Health in Recovery
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Rethinking Gambling Treatment: Jamie Salsburg's Call for Change

Episode Overview

  • Addressing frustration over gambling addiction treatment funding in Massachusetts
  • Advocating for a more effective and measurable approach to treatment
  • Highlighting the valuable contribution of podcasts in reaching and helping the target audience
  • Emphasizing the podcasters' role in providing a better path to recovery
  • Encouraging listeners to seek professional help and utilize available resources without delay
The podcasters have shown everyone a better path. It exists. It's real. It's now measurable. We can show you the numbers. And if we would just use podcast and Reddit and some of these other tools as entry levels, entry points, off ramps, as Steve Ruddock likes to point out, which I love that. It's like, you get people off ramps. I think we'd see a lot more success and we wouldn't hear bitching about where, who's spending what money and why are only two people showing up at a clinic.
Jamie Salsburg, host of 'The After Gambling Podcast', takes a deep dive into the murky waters of gambling addiction treatment funding in Massachusetts. In this episode, Jamie's frustration bubbles over as he discusses an article highlighting the disconnect between millions of dollars earmarked for gambling treatment and the lack of actual help reaching those in need. He doesn't hold back, sharing his candid thoughts on why the current system is failing and what needs to change.
Jamie passionately argues for a more effective and measurable approach to treatment, one that recognizes the unique value of podcasts and other non-traditional resources in supporting recovery. He emphasizes that podcasts like his play a crucial role in reaching those who might otherwise slip through the cracks. Jamie's message is clear: it's time to rethink how we allocate resources and ensure that help is accessible to everyone who needs it.
Whether you're directly affected by gambling addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on the urgent need for change.