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SEEing The Importance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is intended to raise awareness about the impact of gambling-related harms on individuals, families, and communities. Organized annually in March, this month serves as a time to educate the public. It’s a time to advocate for gambling harm prevention and provide support for those affected by problem gambling. It is the… Read more »

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The High Stakes of Super Bowl: Navigating the Perils of Gambling Harm

Introduction As the Super Bowl approaches, the excitement and anticipation build among sports enthusiasts, advertisers, and fans alike. It’s a time when people come together to celebrate athleticism, competition, and, of course, indulge in the festivities that surround this iconic sporting event. However, amidst the thrill of the Super Bowl, there’s a darker side that… Read more »

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New Year, New Choices

As we step into a brand-new year, many of us are eager to embrace positive changes. Many goals are to set resolutions for a healthier and happier life. While common resolutions often revolve around physical health, it’s equally important to consider our mental well-being. One aspect that deserves attention is preventing gambling harm – a… Read more »

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Navigating Holiday Stress

The holiday season is often a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for individuals struggling with gambling harm, this time of year can be particularly challenging. The combination of increased stress, financial pressures, and the availability of gambling opportunities can make the holidays a risky period for those trying to control their gambling habits…. Read more »

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Celebrating National Veterans Month

It is November, an essential month for awareness of Veterans. During November, we celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month. Now is a time to bring to light the unique gambling challenges veterans and their families face and how we can support them in their struggle to address the resulting gambling harm. Reasons for Gambling… Read more »

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Gambling Harm and Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We want to bring awareness to the close connection of intimate partner violence and gambling harm. Let’s look at the connection between the two, and what help is available for both.  Immediate Help  First and foremost, if you believe you are in imminent danger and need immediate help for… Read more »

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Celebrating Recovery Month

Every day, millions of individuals across the globe are recovering from mental health and addiction disorders. Among those conditions is gambling disorder. Because there is help and hope, there is also an ever-growing community of individuals recovering from gambling harm. Celebrating Recovery Recovery Month is celebrated by many in the addiction and recovery communities throughout September…. Read more »

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Risky Business: College Students and Gambling

Are you getting ready to send your student off to college? If you are, college can be an exciting, but scary time for all involved. It may be the first time one is living on their own and making adult decisions. Often, we talk with college students about substance use and other risky behaviors, but… Read more »

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Problem Gambling and the LGBTQIA+ Community

Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to commemorate the events at Compton’s Cafeteria, Stonewall and the LGBTQIA+ liberation movement.  Pride creates space to acknowledge the challenges faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) identifying folks and is a reminder that we must stand in solidarity with their fight… Read more »

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BIPOC Screening Month

This June our NYCPG Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Team is proud to be raising problem gambling awareness in Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Communities through screening days. The DEI Team and partners will be working within their communities to raise awareness and access to what problem gambling is and where to get help.  … Read more »

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