There is a growing number of people with curiosities about gaming and gambling. They’re asking questions about whether their loved one is gambling while gaming and wondering if gaming is a safe activity. This can be confusing, but we can break it down together. What is Gaming? Gaming is referred to as “playing electronic games,… Read more »
The journey of recovery from problem gambling can be an amazing experience. There will be challenges, barriers and pitfalls along the way. Learn some ways and tools to prepare for and avoid many of these obstructions to recovery. Learning About Yourself Anyone taking on a new endeavor will need to know as much as they can. Learning about problem… Read more »
March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month, which regularly follows one of the biggest football games of the year and falls in the same month as college basketball’s madness championship tournament. Regardless of what news or research article you read, you’ll find that tens of millions of dollars are spent betting on these sporting events nationwide…. Read more »
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 »
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 »
