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In Latvia, an interactive map of organizations and specialists that help people with gambling addiction has been launched. The map, created by the Latvian Association of Licensed Gambling Organisers (LLAB) in partnership with Marta Centre board chair Līpaieja branch director Madara Lapsa, lists 60 support points across the country and is available at iepauze.lv. The distribution of services is uneven. Twenty‑two of the 60 points are located in Riga, representing more than one‑third of all resources. Of the 35 Latvian regions, only 18 have any services for prevention, treatment or social rehabilitation of gambling addiction; the remaining 17 regions have none listed on the map. Only four of the 60 organizations or specialists focus specifically on gambling addiction. The rest provide support for various types of dependencies. According to Lapsa, the lack of clear information about available help was already evident last year when specialists prepared a report on treatment accessibility. Local authorities, doctors and civil society groups highlighted the problem of insufficient information. “The map is a first step to make information more accessible,” Lapsa said. The site offers phone numbers for hotlines, mutual‑aid groups, social worker support points, medical facilities, psychologists and other resources. The goal is to enable people who suspect they have a gambling problem to seek help promptly and to reduce the stigma associated with the issue. Social workers also stand to benefit from a unified database. LLAB’s executive director, Līga Lice, emphasized that the information gap affects not only those in need of treatment but also the professionals who provide it. The association, which represents eight licensed gambling operators—including online casinos, gaming halls and land‑based casinos—promises to update the map regularly to keep the information current. Article source: Business & the Baltics | Image credit: Business & the Baltics
In Latvia, an interactive map of organizations and specialists that help people with gambling addiction has been launched. The map, created by the Latvian Association of Licensed Gambling Organisers (LLAB) in partnership with Marta Centre board chair Līpaieja branch director Madara Lapsa, lists 60 support points across the country and is available at iepauze.lv. The distribution of services is uneven. Twenty‑two of the 60 points are located in Riga, representing more than one‑third of all resources. Of the 35 Latvian regions, only 18 have any services for prevention, treatment or social rehabilitation of gambling addiction; the remaining 17 regions have none listed on the map. Only four of the 60 organizations or specialists focus specifically on gambling addiction. The rest provide support for various types of dependencies. According to Lapsa, the lack of clear information about available help was already evident last year when specialists prepared a report on treatment accessibility. Local authorities, doctors and civil society groups highlighted the problem of insufficient information. “The map is a first step to make information more accessible,” Lapsa said. The site offers phone numbers for hotlines, mutual‑aid groups, social worker support points, medical facilities, psychologists and other resources. The goal is to enable people who suspect they have a gambling problem to seek help promptly and to reduce the stigma associated with the issue. Social workers also stand to benefit from a unified database. LLAB’s executive director, Līga Lice, emphasized that the information gap affects not only those in need of treatment but also the professionals who provide it. The association, which represents eight licensed gambling operators—including online casinos, gaming halls and land‑based casinos—promises to update the map regularly to keep the information current.
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