Jeffrey’s losing streak
Jeffrey* called Family & Children’s Services toward the end of a long losing streak that extended far beyond the casino tables. He lost his savings and retirement accounts to gambling…
FCS’s pharmacy provides on-site service, filling prescriptions for insured and uninsured
Kyle* couldn’t believe how fast the bills piled up after he lost his job and his insurance. What makes things even worse, Kyle has bipolar disorder, a mental illness involving…
The Myths and Facts of Gambling Addiction
Since 2008, Family & Children’s Services Gambling Program has been helping hundreds of individuals find the path to recovery and hope. How much do you know about this “hidden illness?”…
Problem gambling similar to substance addiction
Gambling is big business in Oklahoma. In 2016, Oklahoma’s tribal gaming revenue was up 3 percent. Thousands of Oklahomans gamble without suffering any ill effects. But an unlucky few risk becoming…
Mindfulness: A significant step toward creating a wiser generation
Eight-year-old, Julie, and best friend, Emma, just had a fight at school. Emma took Julie’s favorite barbie doll without asking and Julie keeps thinking how much she hates her friend…