In honor of May being National Military Appreciation Month, NYCPG is proud to continue celebrating and recognizing the service of our past and present servicemen and servicewomen by acknowledging their service and how that service may have affected them. What can we do? Thanking someone for their service is kind and an acceptable notion to… Read more »
Learn MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health is something we all should care about as it is important to our everyday lives. We may not realize it, but our daily surroundings can have an impact on our mental health. In particular, gambling can have an impact on our mood and our mental health. How… Read more »
Learn MoreThere are many opportunities to gamble in New York State. Gambling is all around us, at the grocery store, gatherings with family and friends, as well as online. While many can gamble for fun or entertainment, anyone has the potential to develop a gambling problem. Gambling can take a toll on our financial situation and… Read more »
Learn MoreMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). One of the main goals of PGAM is to increase public awareness of gambling problems and the availability of prevention, treatment & recovery services. Problem gambling is often called a hidden addiction and sometimes overlooked, but we are here to tell you that problem gambling is real, and… Read more »
Learn MoreIn recent years, mobile sports betting expansion in New York State has increased the opportunities for people to gamble. While gambling can affect anyone at any time, we know that an increase in access and availability can lead to problems. The Superbowl, the annual championship for the National Football League, is this upcoming weekend. You… Read more »
Learn MoreThe New Year brings about new promises to us and others. It is a time when we think about change and growth in our lives. What do we want to do better? What do we think that we can accomplish? In New York State 4.3% of adult residents are experiencing problems related to their… Read more »
Learn MoreThe holiday season can be stressful. During the holidays we often have social gatherings, rituals, and happy memories. You may set certain expectations for the holidays that unintendedly lead to anxiety. Finances may be tight during the holidays, or you may be worried about seeing family members. This may result in you using gambling to… Read more »
Learn MoreProblem gambling may not be a common topic discussed during Domestic Violence Awareness Month; however, the link between domestic violence and problem gambling makes it important to bring awareness to this volatile relationship. Domestic violence is defined as violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or… Read more »
Learn MoreSeptember is Recovery Month! Every September we celebrate the strides made by those in recovery from substance use, mental health, and gambling. Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence based treatment and recovery practices. In addition, it is the time to celebrate the strong and proud recovery community as well as the dedication… Read more »
Learn MoreAs the summer comes to an end, we prepare for school to start up again. For many, they are onto bigger and better things in college. College can be an exciting time, new friends, new classes, and the first time away from home. When we think about college, we don’t think about things like… Read more »
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