The 2018 Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) has been a huge success. While partnering with agencies across NYS, and sharing resources across the US, we have seen a huge increase in public awareness of problem gambling. Significance of PGAM Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a dedicated time for professionals, and community members, to spend extra… Read more »
Millions of people in the United States are currently struggling with problem gambling; many of whom have sought out treatment under the diagnosis of struggling with gambling disorder. This struggle affects the gambler, but is also effects family members. Gambling is referred to as the “hidden addiction” because it’s easier to hide than other addictions,… Read more »
Did you know that nearly 50% of people struggling with gambling disorder have thoughts of suicide? Therefore, someone who knows two people struggling with “repeated problematic gambling behavior that causes significant problems or distress” (APA) likely knows at least one who may have thoughts about suicide. Problem gambling affects millions of Americans, and we’re looking… Read more »
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This week, we wanted to pay particular attention to Gambling Disorder Screening Day, which takes place on Tuesday, March 13th. What is gambling disorder? Gambling disorder is defined as “repeated problematic gambling behavior that causes significant problems or distress.” Every day, millions of Americans struggle with gambling disorder, which… Read more »
