March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March 2, 2025
Each March, the Center actively promotes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign established by the National Council on Problem Gambling ...
Screen for Gambling Disorder
March 1, 2025
The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) is committed to increasing the capacity of mental health/behavioral health care treatment and prevention programs ...
This March, take the “Madness” out of Gambling
February 27, 2025
It’s March and basketball “madness” abounds! It’s known that more and more states are discussing and passing sports legislation. The American Gambling Association AGA, estimated ...
If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE!
February 3, 2025
This Sunday, February 9th, 2025, is the 59th occurrence of football’s Biggest Game, one of the most celebrated sporting events of the year. Along with ...
Gift Responsibly. Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play
November 20, 2024
Many view gifting lottery tickets as harmless fun for any age that adds a touch of excitement in the anticipation of possibly wining money. However, ...
Problem Gambling and Domestic Violence
October 1, 2024
For most, gambling can be a fun, leisure activity. But for some, gambling can get out of control; it can become problematic and addictive. It ...
September is National Recovery Month
September 4, 2024
Each September, we focus our awareness efforts toward helping to disseminate information about the resources available that enable those with a substance use problem or ...
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 1, 2024
There is a connection between problem gambling and suicide. Individuals struggling with problem gambling or gambling disorder can feel distress and a sense of helplessness ...
July Is National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
July 3, 2024
Also known as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. This July, the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) ...
May is Mental Health Month
May 2, 2024
This May during National Mental Health Month, take a mental health break to recognize an opportunity to share the importance of care in our relationships ...