1. What are the credentials of the people who created this program?
2. Have these steps been proven effective?
3. Can the 21-Step STOP Gambling program be used in your treatment center, EAP program, or counseling practice?
4. Where did you get your information?
5. What results can I expect from this program?
6. How does this program differ from others?
7. How much time must I invest completing the 21 steps?
8. What happens after I complete the 21 steps?
9. Can I get a sample of the steps?
10. How much does the whole program cost?
11. Is support offered with the program?
12. Is the program available in other languages?
13. How can I help my loved one who is troubled by poker and gambling's distractions, aftermath, and problems?

Shawn Jordan originally created the program in 2000 during the process of his own recovery from his experiences of living with a serious gambling problem and state of addiction. At that time, he had the support of an Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) counselor and his family's psychologist.

During 2006, in his post-recovery state and with the support of his family, friends, and co-workers, Shawn converted the original manuscript into a comprehensive set of 21 workbooks. Shawn's family and friends, including Drew Hartt, made valuable contributions.

Yes. It is dependent, however, on the commitment of the individual following the program.

The program is designed to work as a gambling recovery self-help tool for the troubled gambler. The workbooks also can serve as the core curriculum for treatment centers that are helping problem gamblers to recover.

By combining certified counseling expertise with the step-by-step guidance on "How To Recover" offered within the workbooks, the progress becomes measurable and the focus offered by each step works to compliment the efforts that are invested by all who are connected to the recovery process.

When gambling is not the primary addiction being treated but rather a secondary addiction, the self-help nature of this 21-step program helps reinforce addictive abstinence during recovery—complete with online support.

The 21-Step STOP Gambling system currently is used by outpatient and inpatient treatment programs and is acclaimed as the most extensive and comprehensive program for problem gamblers working towards recovery.

We used information from real life experiences as well as research about best practices of recovery.

If you put forth the effort, this program will help guide you along the path to recovery. Along the way, you will remodel your thinking, learn to make more responsible decisions, improve your life, and gain greater health and happiness.

Many programs exist to identify the problem of gambling. The difference with this 21-step program is that it provides the specific information you need to create a lasting state of recovery from gambling distractions, problems, and derailment.

Based upon real-life experiences, each of the 21 steps connects with the mindset of troubled gamblers and helps them create a new and healthy perception of gambling and how to enjoy life without gambling.

By understanding gambling's addictive draw and what it takes to escape its grasp, the authors have designed this system to allow you to work on your own schedule. It offers guidelines to follow and exercises to complete. These will guide you to prosper in a non-gambling environment.

The system helps not only addictive gamblers but also those who gamble responsibly as a form of entertainment. It teaches responsible gamblers how to recognize the signs of problem gambling, so they can take early action to avoid its harmful consequences.

The program helps you build a foundation for recovery by revising your addictive thought processes over a minimum period of 21 days. This gives you the time you need to change your habits and gets you thinking and acting responsibly.

We designed each step to be finished in 1 to 3 days. A person can take 21 to 63 days to complete the full program.

Once you finish the 21 steps, you should be in a stronger state of mind. This allows you to better recognize and counter the impulses of problem gambling.

You can preview Step 1 from this web site at no charge. This gets you started on your way to recovery.

The retail price of the 21-step system, including the workbooks and the Recovery & Beyond LIFETIME online support forum membership, is $395 plus taxes. This is available at bookstores and pharmacies or by using our mail order form. You can save $75 by ordering online with your credit card through our online distributor, 21 Steps to Recovery & Beyond Ltd.

Additional expenses can include taxes, shipping and handling, other recommended reading material, Internet access, and individual counseling.

It typically takes two weeks or less, depending on your location, to receive your workbooks.

Each set of workbooks includes either a limited-time (45 days) or lifetime membership to our online recovery and beyond support forums. Taking advantage of this GLOBAL recovery support community will help you build and create a lasting state of recovery.

We currently have an English version and are producing editions in Spanish (available in March 2008) and French (available in March 2008). Stay tuned for other release dates and order information.

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