Gambling addiction affects people all over the world regardless of their age, ethnicity or income. In Latino communities, problem gambling causes serious consequences for many individuals who are reluctant to seek treatment and support. We need to raise awareness of problem gambling within Latino communities, and make sure people know that resources are available to… Read more »
We know that recovery from problem gambling is possible. We’ve heard the problem gambling success stories of many individuals, and the stories of the family members and friends around them. We know recovery is possible, but we want to know more. Throughout the United States, tens of thousands of people are recovering from problem gambling,… Read more »
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, a majority of New York state voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing up to seven commercially operated casinos to be operated. The first four casinos are expected to open in three upstate NY locations including the Catskills, the Capital Region and the Southern Tier. As new opportunities to gamble will… Read more »
Kids may have more free time during their summer vacation. Make sure they don’t spend it gambling by following these problem gambling tips from KnowTheOdds.
We protect our kids from a lot of dangers. We teach them about the consequences of drinking, and why they shouldn’t smoke. We teach them about talking to strangers and who to go to for help when they need it. When they reach an appropriate age, we talk to them about their changing bodies and… Read more »
Having a family member or friend who is struggling with an addiction can take an emotional toll on you. We know that addiction doesn’t just affect the individual – it affects their loved ones around them, too. Many friends and family members don’t know what to do. They ask, “How do I help someone with… Read more »
