The Super Bowl is rapidly approaching. This football game is one of the most watched Sports events of the year. It is also one of the most gambled on games and can be a big concern for families of people struggling with gambling problems. Gambling and the Super Bowl Super Bowl media attention is everywhere…. Read more »
The month of September, Recovery Month, is a wonderful time to discuss the stigma associated with recovery from problem gambling. Recovery stigma prohibits many people from getting the help they need. Problem gambling can be a huge elephant in the room. Whether that elephant is someone unaware of their gambling problem, or someone secretly in recovery,… Read more »
Happy Recovery Month! September is Recovery Month and we’d like to shed light on the positive experience of recovery from problem gambling. Since problem gambling is often a “hidden addiction,” we need to make it our high priority to talk about, educate, prevent, and screen for problem gambling. Recovery from Problem Gambling Recovery is the… Read more »
There is so much information about problem gambling. Sometimes, it can be confusing to cut through all the articles, research, social media posts and any other information. Sometimes, it’s important just to go back to basics. What is gambling? Gambling is to risk something of value on a game of chance in hopes of a… Read more »
Youth are overcoming many challenges before them during this time of social distancing. We need to support them by helping them positively utilize their free time and avoid gambling, especially as summer approaches. The Problem with Youth Gambling Youth are at a stage of human development when their brain is growing and maturing at an… Read more »
Problem gambling can affect families in so many ways. Supporting a loved one is difficult, but distance from one another can make it much harder. Even with distance, identifying a gambling problem and showing support can be done well. Identifying A Problem Many of us live with some of the most important people in our… Read more »
