Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
Gambling Addiction with Mike Schiks
Gambling Addiction with Mike Schiks
Gambling Addiction with Mike Schiks
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Join Jeff and Debra Jay as they talk with Mike Schiks about gambling addiction, recovery strategies, and its impact on families.
45 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Supportive
Hopeful
Thought-provoking
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Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Gambling Addiction Unpacked: Mike Schiks Shares 40 Years of Insights
For an individual afflicted with problem gambling, they're looking for practical solutions that they can find a better life.
Imagine dedicating over four decades to understanding and treating addiction. That's the journey of Mike Schiks, a stalwart in the addiction treatment field. In this episode of 'The Best Minds Podcast', hosts Jeff and Debra Jay sit down with Mike to explore the intricacies of gambling addiction.
Mike's career is nothing short of impressive; from starting as a counselor to becoming the executive vice president at Hazelden’s Treatment Services, and later serving as CEO of Project Turnabout, a center renowned for its dedicated gambling addiction program, the Vanguard Center for Problem Gambling. His passion for helping families navigate addiction is palpable throughout the conversation. Jeff Jay masterfully taps into Mike's vast reservoir of knowledge, shedding light on the complexities of gambling addiction.
The discussion dives into the role of support groups like Gamblers Anonymous, and the ripple effects gambling addiction has on relationships and family dynamics. If you’re curious about the challenges and solutions in treating gambling addiction, this episode offers a wealth of information from someone who’s seen it all. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to tackle this often-overlooked addiction.