07-05-07, See description of ‘Out of Play’ programme on our site
“At present, various generations of Russia are experiencing an epidemic of addictions – compulsive gambling, alcohol and drug addiction, overeating and other forms of addictive behaviour. Now the problem of gambling addiction is becoming a priority. The problem, no doubt, has its own peculiarities, however similar to other addictions it may be...”
“Every citizen of our country is ever facing the problem of life choice, and a choice to an addictive behaviour manner is frequently made by people. The choice, which is sure to have a negative outcome, may pursue positive goals, such as fitting into the social environment, into the environment of people of the same age, raising self-esteem, relieving emotional tension, etc. Due to it one of the Program’s tasks is psychological help in making a proper healthy choice…”
