I am a recovering addicted compulsive gambler and alcohol abuse. Now in recovery almost 10 years, I now help others who still suffer the cunning addiction of gambling. I wrote a book/memoir and was published titled; Addicted To Dimes, Confessions of a Liar and a Cheat. My mission now is to be of recovery service others, raise awareness about gambling addiction, expanding of State Lottery, and inform the public.
I am also a columnist @ In Recovery Magazine of "The Author's Cafe" and interview recovery authors, filmmakers, and app developers for my column. I have no ill will toward those who can "gamble" for the fun & entertainment needs to value, but the public needs to be aware of the many who can not, and just how easy one can become addicted or have a problem. Here are a few facts:
Gambling Addiction now IS #1 Highest Suicide Rate than any other addiction.
Out of the 16+ million problem gamblers in just the US? Half this number is now High School and College age kids. It's time to about gambling addiction.
Author & Columnist, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
Glendale, Arizona
(602) 795-6345
About My Book: How does a good girl go bad? Based on a true story, told in the author's own words, without polish or prose, this haunting tale of addiction, family secrets, abuse, sexual misconduct, destruction, crime and.... recovery! One day at a time, one page at a time. Learn of this remarkable and brave story.
About The Author:
My first published book was released late Nov. 2013, titled; "Addicted To Dimes, Confessions of a Liar and a Cheat), and e-book released May 2013. Available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble online.
I host a Recovery Blog for the book as well and blog my recovery journey from gambling addiction and alcohol abuse. This helps and aids my own recovery.
I am currently writing my follow up books to Addicted To Dimes, and continue to speak, advocate and raise awareness of important issues that have touched my life and they have touched the lives of many. My second book will release late this year, and will be more a fun guide the elusive first year in recovery. I am also a new recovery columnist @ In Recovery Magazine. My column is "The Author's Cafe" ....
Addicted Gambling is a "Real Disease." I also live with and suffer from mental/emotional challenges from childhood traumatic and sexual abuse. My story has been featured on many recovery websites like MyAddiction.com, Guest Recovery Expert, & Blogger for Author, Cate Stevens"
Also on "Blog Talk Radio ~ The C.L Gammon Radio Show"
Most recently I was Guest Author on Peoples Internet Radio's "Cancel the Cabal" hosted by LinkedIn member, Stephen Roberts: And interviewed for a gambling article releasing soon in Time Magazine.com July 2016 ...
One of my disorders, agoraphobia with panic disorder, limits my book signings and public speaking engagements, but I am always available for phone, radio or skype interviews to continue to inform, educate, and raise awareness of all these important.
I can be reached by Email: LyonMedia@aol.com
