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 »
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. All throughout March, you’ll have the opportunity to learn an abundance of facts about this disorder, what you can do, and where to find help for those who need it. Defining Problem Gambling Problem gambling can be defined as any time gambling causes problems in your life. Gambling disorder… Read more »
The Big Game is around the corner. For those struggling with recovery from problem gambling and loved ones experiencing adverse effects of problem gambling, this game can act as a trigger and intensify the negative consequences of gambling, but it doesn’t have to. The Big Game Can Be A Trigger Throughout the year, many people are… Read more »
As a new year begins, many people are embarking upon a New Year’s Resolution. Making a New Year’s resolution is as important as keeping the resolution for the year. Perhaps the resolution to make and keep is to seek help for problem gambling. Problem Gambling and the Holiday Season Nearly everyone has spent the holiday… Read more »
The holiday season is in full swing. You can hear it in nostalgic holiday music, you can see it in neighborhoods decorated in lights, and you can feel it when you visit stores flooded with shoppers eager to get their holiday shopping done. Shoppers are looking for great gifts, and tokens of appreciation as stocking stuffers. For many, scratch-offs may be a common gift, but scratch-offs are not appropriate gifts for… Read more »
