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 »
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 »
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. During this month, a special emphasis has been placed on raising awareness about alcohol use, addiction, treatment and recovery opportunities. Having the conversation about problems from gambling during Alcohol Awareness Month is important because of the strong link between alcohol addiction (i.e. alcoholism) and gambling disorder. Drinking alcohol and gambling… 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 »
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 »
