by Melissa Kok
MORE problem gamblers sought medical treatment and help last year compared to three years ago.
Fresh figures from the National Addictions Management Service (Nams) showed that 17 per cent of patients seen in 2009 were gambling addicts, compared to 5 per cent in 2007. Nams treats about 2,000 patients a year.
Gambling addiction cases are among the top three form of addictions treated by Nams. Drug and alcohol addiction cases make up about 80 per cent of Nams case workload.
Speaking at the official launch of the Nams clinic at Buangkok Green Medical Park on Wednesday, Associate Professor Wong Kim Eng, Clinical Director of Nams, said the rise in gambling addiction cases is likely due to the increased awareness of Nams and its treatment programmes.
Nams has been operating from its dedicated outpatient clinic since June last year and provides services such as psychiatric assessment, counselling, and support groups for patients and families.
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Originally posted by Ä«Õß:¸ïÀë:is this ' NAMS ' a new organization?
ok mah, win win situation..... and that is wat gahment likes
Casino earn $$, gahment earn $$, nams earn $$.... Triple win
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rise in gambling addiction or rise in gambling addicts seeking treatment?
Originally posted by Pitot:rise in gambling addiction or rise in gambling addicts seeking treatment?
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