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Family, Finances and Gambling
February 8, 2021
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 ...
Ready for the BIG GAME this weekend? If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE!
February 1, 2021
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 ...
Mega Millions & Powerball Jackpots
January 15, 2021
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 ...
‘Tis the Season to Gift Responsibly
December 1, 2020
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 ...
November is Veterans Awareness Month
November 1, 2020
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 ...
Children’s Health Month
October 1, 2020
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 ...
International Recovery Day
September 30, 2020
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 ...
National Recovery Month
September 1, 2020
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 ...
National Suicide Awareness Month
September 1, 2020
Did you know? Nearly 50% of people struggling with problems due to gambling/gambling addiction have had thoughts of suicide.
FY21 Problem Gambling Training Launched
August 31, 2020
The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling is committed to build the capacity of mental health, substance use and other health care and prevention ...