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Costos personales y sociales de la adicción al juego

Marzo es el mes de concientización sobre el problema del juego. Es un momento para reconocer que el juego es un comportamiento que, para la mayoría de las personas, es recreativo y no problemático, pero que puede ser problemático para otros. Las razones por las que la gente juega varían. Por ejemplo, ciertas personas participan…
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Personal and Social Costs of Gambling Addiction

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize that gambling is a behavior that, for most people, is recreational and non-problematic, yet can be problematic for others. The reasons why people gamble vary. For example, certain people partake because it provides a social outlet to meet with loved ones and friends, while others…
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The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling is Raising Awareness on National Gambling Disorder Screening Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2022 CONTACT: Jennifer Kruse, 407-865-6200 SANFORD, FL: March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in the United States, an annual event that increases public awareness about problem gambling, and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services.  Another emphasis is to encourage healthcare providers to screen clients for problem…
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For Problem Gamblers, March Madness is No Game!

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) across the U.S., which occurs at a perfect time, considering the onset of March Madness on Sunday, March 13th, the NCAA’s collegiate championship tournament. Since sports betting became legal in 2018, today 30 states have sanctioned it, and March Madness has become one of the most popular…
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¡Para los jugadores con problemas, March Madness no es un juego!

Marzo es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre Problemas con las Apuestas (PGAM) en los Estados Unidos, que ocurre en un momento perfecto, considerando el inicio de March Madness el domingo 13 de marzo, el torneo de campeonato universitario de la NCAA. Desde que las apuestas deportivas se legalizaron en 2018, hoy en día 30…
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Sports Betting Stealing the Spotlight? 888-ADMIT-IT is the Game Plan for Football’s Grand Finale.

SANFORD, Fla. — Football’s big game is this Sunday, February 13th, and millions of Americans are gearing up to watch who is going to be the victor on the playing field and in the betting arena. According to Jennifer Kruse, Executive Director of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, “While football has been an American…
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Este San Valentín, empieza a amarte a ti mismo

El 14 de febrero es el Día de San Valentín, que normalmente se celebra compartiendo amor y afecto por otra persona. Sin embargo, muchas veces no nos damos cuenta de que, si no nos amamos a nosotros mismos, es difícil sentirse realmente feliz. “Aprender a amarse a sí mismo es importante para vivir más feliz…
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This Valentine’s Day, Start With Loving Yourself

February 14th is Valentine’s Day, which is typically celebrated by sharing your love and affection for someone else.  However, what we often fail to realize is that if we do not love ourselves, it is difficult to experience true happiness.  “Learning how to self-love is important to living happier and healthier in every aspect of…
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Cuando el juego dejo de ser un juego…

¡888-ADMIT-IT es el plan de juego!

El gran partido de fútbol ​​programado para el domingo 13 de febrero, se encuentra entre los eventos de apuestas más importantes del mundo. Es un momento emocionante para los fanáticos del deporte en todo el país. Sin embargo, para millones de estadounidenses más que un juego. Incluso, para los apostadores de riesgo, problemáticos y en…
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When Gambling Is No Longer A Game…

888-ADMIT-IT is the Game Plan!

Football’s big game, scheduled for Sunday, February 13th is among the top wagering events worldwide and is an exciting time for sports fans nationwide. However, for millions of Americans, it is anything but a game. In fact, for at-risk, problem, and recovering compulsive gamblers, it is a time of year that requires advance preparation and…
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