Recovery from Problem Gambling Posted On

As Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) continues, we want to embrace the importance of recovery. What is Recovery? Recovery is the journey that someone begins when they’ve decided to walk away from an addiction.  They start a new path of health and hope with the help of professionals and a supportive community. Recovery is a very exciting… Read more »

Treatment of Gambling Disorder Posted On

As we continue celebrating Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), we would like to shed light on the importance of treatment. Individuals struggling with problem gambling may have come to a point where formal treatment is the best way to address their gambling problems. If individuals have screened positive for risk of gambling disorder, there are professionals trained… Read more »

Screening During PGAM Posted On

For Problem Gambling Awareness Month, we put special emphasis on screening. Screening for problem gambling is how we can identify individuals struggling and connect them to the help they need before their condition worsens.  People with gambling problems are likely struggling to maintain health relationships with loved ones, have difficulty prioritizing and holding employment and are… Read more »

Prevention during Problem Gambling Awareness Month Posted On

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) and we want to spend some time discussing the importance of problem gambling prevention. Prevention is an important piece in helping to keep communities safe from problem gambling. It is important to prevent gambling from becoming problem gambling, to prevent problems from getting worse during treatment and to prevent… Read more »