Gambling Rehabilitation Center Opposed By Residents in Virginia

Problem gambling can come in many forms and sizes. It can hit the best of us. even the most adamant of supporters must agree that gambling could become a problem if not carefully watched.

Those same supporters will point to educating and having the proper rehab centers available should the gambling addiction afflict people. In Virginia, residents are opposing a potential rehab center.

Residents in Corolla are outraged at the potential of a rehab center that would provide help for problem gamblers, alcohol, and drugs. Most would welcome a place like that to their area.

The Mychal Institute, has not been so lucky in this area. Residents are taking issue to the center, saying that it will bring sex and drug addicts to their town.

"It has become a highly emotional issue. I don't care if a rock star or a U.S. Senator went there, I wouldn't want them in my neighborhood," said Chairman of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners, Barry Nelms.

He was responding to the fact that it might be a wealthy clientele that checks into the rehab center. The center does not take Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance. Checking into the center could cost up to $60,000 a month. Clearly, the center is targeting high end clients with addiction problems.

The center, no matter how much opposition it receives, should have no problem opening. The only requirements are that which are laid out on the application. The company has met all of those requirements.

February 17, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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