Alcohol and Gambling Addiction – Not a Good Mix!
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a national public health awareness campaign developed to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of alcoholism. Established ...
The dangers of sports gambling addiction
Legalized gambling and professional sports were once regarded as a deadly combination to be avoided at all costs. But today, 39 states and Washington, D.C. ...
How to spot when sports gambling is becoming a problem
Most people who bet on sports do it responsibly. But for some, online sports apps can lead to problem gambling with devastating results. There ...
Other states have tackled youth gambling. Why hasn’t Maryland?
Maryland is lagging behind as youth gambling rises, while neighboring states implement education programs to combat the issue. Legislative delays and staffing shortages have stalled ...
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Each March, the Center actively promotes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign established by the National Council on Problem Gambling ...
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 ...
This March, take the “Madness” out of Gambling
It’s March and basketball “madness” abounds! It’s known that more and more states are discussing and passing sports legislation. The American Gambling Association AGA, estimated ...
Expert Weighs in on increased sports gambling addiction nationwide
Dr. Christopher Welsh, Medical Director of our Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, joined FOX-45 Morning News to discuss the study and share treatment ...
If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE!
This Sunday, February 9th, 2025, is the 59th occurrence of football’s Biggest Game, one of the most celebrated sporting events of the year. Along with ...
The Senate Budget & Taxation Committee heard iGaming testimony on Wednesday, January 29th
The Senate Budget & Taxation Committee heard hours of testimony on iGaming on Wednesday, January 29th. The Center was there to oppose the legislation along ...