Dr. Robert Hunter International Problem Gambling Center, Reno

The Dr. Robert Hunter International Problem Gambling Center provides evaluation, individual and group counseling services to people affected by gambling problems, regardless of ability to pay. Located in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, the center takes a medical and behavioral approach to treatment, recognizing that problem gambling manifests due to hardwiring in the brain rather than lack of willpower. The center serves problem gamblers and their families and friends who are affected by gambling. Treatment incorporates education about the disorder, counseling with state-certified counselors and interns, and individual therapy using cognitive behavioral approaches to change thoughts and behaviors contributing to gambling addiction.