March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. All throughout March, you’ll have the opportunity to learn an abundance of facts about this disorder, what you can do, and where to find help for those who need it. Defining Problem Gambling Problem gambling can be defined as any time gambling causes problems in your life. Gambling disorder… 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 »
As a new year begins, many people are embarking upon a New Year’s Resolution. Making a New Year’s resolution is as important as keeping the resolution for the year. Perhaps the resolution to make and keep is to seek help for problem gambling. Problem Gambling and the Holiday Season Nearly everyone has spent the holiday… Read more »
The holiday season is in full swing. You can hear it in nostalgic holiday music, you can see it in neighborhoods decorated in lights, and you can feel it when you visit stores flooded with shoppers eager to get their holiday shopping done. Shoppers are looking for great gifts, and tokens of appreciation as stocking stuffers. For many, scratch-offs may be a common gift, but scratch-offs are not appropriate gifts for… Read more »
Senior citizens are at an increased risk to struggle with problem gambling. We need to educate ourselves and our community to better serve our seniors by having a stronger understanding of reasons seniors gamble, escape gambling, warning signs, and tips for helping those in need. Reasons Seniors Gamble Seniors gamble for two reasons: recreation and… Read more »
Women and Problem Gambling Problem gambling can be defined as anytime someone’s gambling causes problems in their life. There are a number of special populations with problem gambling due to specific risk factors that put them at a greater risk. Women are one of these special populations because they tend to gamble to escape as a means to cope with their stress. Women who gamble… Read more »
