Navigating the Challenge: Peer Led Training Have you ever thought you might have a gambling problem? It can be a scary realization to know that something is wrong, especially if you don’t feel like you can talk to anyone about it. You are not alone! A Hidden Addiction There’s a reason gambling disorder is called… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
