Gambling Addiction with Mike SchiksGambling Addiction with Mike Schiks
The Best Minds Podcast
Mike Schiks has worked in the addiction treatment field for more than 40 years. He rose from the position of counselor to become executive vice president over all of Hazelden’s Treatment Services. He has served on numerous boards...
45:26•7 Apr 2021
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.
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