Click on the links below to receive answers to some of the questions we are most frequently asked. How do I know if my gambling is a problem? How common is Pathological Gambling? How did the "social" gambling become pathological? How do I get help? Is there help for family members? What if the gambler is in denial, or doesn't think it's a problem? What do I do if the gambler refuses help? Should I pay the debts? Isn't there just a pill I can take? Is Pathological Gambling biologically caused? Why can't I just go to a GA meeting? What about other addictions? Is there treatment closer to home? Will I be "locked in"/ Can my family visit? Tell me more about your location. What I should bring to Treatment? What I should not bring to Treatment? What is treatment like at Harbour Pointe and how is it done? What is Harbour Pointe like? How does Harbour Pointe view treatment for men and women? Is Harbour Pointe just a twelve step program? Can't I just go to Gamblers Anonymous meetings? How long does residential care last? Why do some people stay longer than others? Can my family call me while in treatment? Can I receive mail? E-mail? I like to work out. Can I do that while I'm there? Are Harbour Pointe staff members licensed? Is transportation to Harbour Pointe provided? How much does treatment cost? What is an intervention? A friend needs help, but doesn't want to talk about it. Should we do an intervention? Why choose Harbour Pointe? What is Harbour Pointe's "success rate"?