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Public Awareness
November is Veterans Awareness Month
Nearly 10% of U.S. Veterans struggle with disordered gambling, a rate two-three times higher than the general population. Click Here to visit a dedicate website ...
November 1, 2021
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September is National Recovery Month
Each September, national awareness efforts help disseminate information about the resources available that enable those with mental and substance use disorders, including problem gambling/disordered gambling, ...
August 30, 2021
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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 ...
August 27, 2021
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May is Mental Health Month
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 ...
May 4, 2021
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Live a Less-Stressed Life
S Stress. It’s normal and no one is immune. Let’s take a moment to recognize that most of us feel, or have felt, stress in ...
April 19, 2021
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This March, take the “madness” out of gambling
THIS MARCH take the “madness” out of Gambling The 2021 NCAA Basketball tournament begins on March 18th providing thrills and surprises for the next two ...
March 17, 2021
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Screen for Gambling Disorder
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 ...
March 15, 2021
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National Gambling Disorder Screening Day
Gambling Disorder Screening Day is an annual one-day event on the second Tuesday in March, developed by the National Council on Problem Gambling and the ...
March 1, 2021
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), held each March, is a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign created and sponsored by the National Council on Problem ...
March 1, 2021
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Family, Finances and Gambling
The first few months of every New Year brings a focus to finances and financial discussions, whether it’s in the context of a new year’s ...
February 8, 2021
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Ready for the BIG GAME this weekend? If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE!
Ready for the BIG GAME this weekend? If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE! This weekend (Sunday, February 7, 2020) is football’s Big Game, one ...
February 1, 2021
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Mega Millions & Powerball Jackpots
This week, the Mega Millions jackpot is reaching a record high (estimated at nearly $1 Billion). It could be a big win for a lucky ...
January 15, 2021
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‘Tis the Season to Gift Responsibly
At this gift-giving time of year, lottery scratch off tickets are a popular and easy gift to slip into a stocking or a present. Many ...
December 1, 2020
Public Awareness
November is Veterans Awareness Month
Gambling can be fun entertainment, but some, gambling can get of control and become an addition resulting in financial problems, legal issues, family/relationship conflict, and ...
November 1, 2020
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Children’s Health Month
Children are vulnerable to stress and mental health problems from preschool through the high school years. A healthy childhood requires a balance of academics, fun ...
October 1, 2020
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International Recovery Day
Celebrate recovery and globally connect recovering individuals, families and communities to provide worldwide hope to overcome addiction. The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling ...
September 30, 2020
Public Awareness
National Recovery Month
In September, National Recovery Month helps educate individuals struggling with addiction that living a healthy and reward life is possible. For individuals and families struggling ...
September 1, 2020
Public Awareness
National Suicide Awareness Month
Did you know? Nearly 50% of people struggling with problems due to gambling/gambling addiction have had thoughts of suicide.
September 1, 2020