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by Change | 23 Mar 2009

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While the global recession sees many businesses suffer, experts are increasingly warning that rehab centers can expect to become increasingly busy as more people struggle with addictions.

More people are expected to check-in to rehab centers over the coming months because of the impact of the global credit crunch.

With the worldwide economy suffering badly in the fallout of the banking sector's collapse, rehab centers are expected to see more people turning to them to get addiction treatment.

With people losing their jobs, experts have warned that more people will turn to gambling in an attempt to win a fortune that would put an end to their money woes.

Meanwhile, many people still in employment will be under greater stress and pressure, meaning more will turn to drugs and alcohol to cope.

Janet Miller, program director at the Center of Recovery for gambling addicts in Shreveport, Los Angeles, has suggested that the need to make quick money to keep the wolves from the door could drive more people into gambling addictions.

"My concern is there is some level of need of escape right now to get away from the stress," she told KSLA News.

The website also reports an increase in the number of people attending meetings aimed at tackling alcohol addictions.

In the UK, recent figures from the Office of National Statistics revealed unemployment rose to over two million at the start of this year, with experts predicting that figure could top three million in the months ahead.

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