MPT Presents

Understanding Joy: The Devastation of Gambling Addiction

With an estimated 150,000 problem gamblers in Maryland, problem gambling has become epidemic. Understanding Joy enters the mind of Joy, a 57-year-old woman whose gambling addiction has overcome her sense of morality and driven her to embezzle $700,000 from two employers. Hosted by Yolanda Vazquez, contains additional interviews and a 24/7 call-in telephone helpline.

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