Problem Gambling Awareness Month: The Impacts of Problem Gambling

Problem Gambling Awareness Month: The Impacts of Problem Gambling

From Recovery with Root by Margaux Farrell, Root Center Chief of Staff

March 2, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the impacts of problem gambling with experts from DMHAS and Amplify.

On this episode of Recovery with Root, we discuss problem gambling with Fiorgio Fetta from DMHAS, and David Ruela from Amplify, and the very real impact that it can have on a person and their loved ones. If you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, they can call the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-789-7777, or call Root Center at (800) 862-2181 to learn about our Problem Gambling Support Group. Be sure to follow us on social media to get notified when we have...

People in this episode

Host: Margaux Farrell

Guests: Fiorgio Fetta, David Ruela

Topics covered

  • problem gambling
  • addiction
  • mental health
  • support groups
  • impact on loved ones

Keywords

  • problem gambling
  • addiction
  • mental health
  • support group
  • gambling helpline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DMHAS, Amplify, Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, Root Center

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