Thursday, March 30, 2006

"The center that officially began taking patients earlier this month said its intensive outpatient program is filled. Operators hope to raise $250,000 to offer another daily session.

"Based on a nonprofit Las Vegas gambling addiction treatment center, the Problem Gambling Center in Reno has been operating since November, but didn't advertise services until March.

"After the intensive six-week treatment, which requires four group meetings a week, patients get one year of weekly 'aftercare.'..."