Government Tackles Online Gambling Crisis with Rehabilitation CenterGovernment Tackles Online Gambling Crisis with Rehabilitation Center Online gambling has become a rampant issue in Indonesia, leading to increased suicides and heinous crimes. In response, the government has established preventive measures, including the opening of a rehabilitation center in Bogor, West Java. The clinic, part of the Marzoeki Mahdi psychiatric hospital, offers a 28-day inpatient treatment program for individuals with gambling disorders. Outpatient therapy is also available for those who can still function socially and at work. According to the hospital’s director, Nova Riyanti Yusuf, clinical care is recommended for gambling addicts who struggle with daily tasks, face mounting debt, experience severe anxiety, or engage in criminal activity. The clinic employs various behavioral therapies to address gambling disorders, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and self-help. These methods have proven effective in treating a range of mental health issues, including addiction. The government’s efforts to combat online gambling also include a newsletter delivered three times a week. This briefing provides a concise overview of important issues, including updates on the government’s anti-gambling campaign. In a related development, authorities have also declared war on online gambling, recognizing the severe consequences it has on individuals and society. The government’s comprehensive approach to this issue aims to curb its harmful effects and promote a responsible gaming environment.
With online gambling growing exponentially in Indonesia and contributing to an increase in suicides and heinous crimes, the government wants to tackle this problem with preventive measures. For example, a rehabilitation center was recently opened in Bogor, West Java.
The clinic is part of the Marzoeki Mahdi psychiatric hospital, which is supervised by the Ministry of Health. The clinic offers 28-day inpatient treatment for people with gambling disorders, as well as outpatient therapy.
The hospital’s director, Nova Riyanti Yusuf, said outpatient treatment is recommended for gambling addicts who can still function at work or in social activities.
“But patients who have difficulty performing daily tasks, are struggling with increasing debt, have severe anxiety or are involved in criminal activity should receive clinical care,” Nova said at the clinic’s opening on July 10.
She explained that the clinic would implement several types of behavioral therapies for people with gambling disorders, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and self-help.
These methods have been shown to be effective for a wide range of mental health problems, including addiction.
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