11th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling
Save the Date: Friday, June 14, 2024. We are excited to invite you to save the date for our 11th Annual Maryland Conference on Problem ...
Gift Responsibly. Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play
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, ...
The Center discuss problem gambling on Maryland Public Television’s Direct Connection
The Center’s very own Director, Mary Drexler and certified Peer, James Nowlin appeared on Maryland Public Television’s Direct Connection where they discuss problem gambling, how ...
Visit The Center At The Power Of Age Expo
We are excited to be sponsors of the #PowerOfAgeExpo tomorrow October 30-, 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm.
Two Grant Opportunities Available for Maryland Colleges, Universities, and Community Organizations to Prevent Problem Gambling
The Center is offering two grant opportunities for fiscal year 2025. Maryland colleges, universities, local government, and community organizations are eligible to apply. The main ...
Problem Gambling and Domestic Violence
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 ...
Raising the Stakes: America’s Growing Sports Gambling Addiction | CBS Reports
As more states legalize gambling, online sportsbooks have spent billions courting the next generation of bettors. And now, as mobile apps offer 24/7 access to ...
September is National Recovery Month
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
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 ...
People are Doing Group Therapy in Their Own Communities! What Must We do to Expand Addictions, Mental Health, and Wellbeing in Cultural Communities?
Did you know the United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported in 2022, that an estimated 54.6 million people aged 12 ...
MD sees $60M from sports betting in first full fiscal year with mobile options
Sports betting generated more than $60 million in tax revenue for Maryland during the first full fiscal year in which bettors could wager on their ...
