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This March, take the “madness” out of gambling
THIS MARCH take the “madness” out of Gambling The 2021 NCAA Basketball tournament begins on March 18th providing thrills and surprises for the next two ...
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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 ...
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National Gambling Disorder Screening Day
Gambling Disorder Screening Day is an annual one-day event on the second Tuesday in March, developed by the National Council on Problem Gambling and the ...
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), held each March, is a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign created and sponsored by the National Council on Problem ...
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Family, Finances and Gambling
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 ...
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Ready for the BIG GAME this weekend? If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE!
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 ...
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Mega Millions & Powerball Jackpots
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 ...
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‘Tis the Season to Gift Responsibly
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 ...
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November is Veterans Awareness Month
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 ...
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Children’s Health Month
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 ...
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International Recovery Day
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 ...
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National Recovery Month
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 ...
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National Suicide Awareness Month
Did you know? Nearly 50% of people struggling with problems due to gambling/gambling addiction have had thoughts of suicide.
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No Cost Treatment Now Available for Anyone Wanting Help for a Gambling
Counseling for gambling problems at no cost to Maryland residents (individuals and families) is now available for anyone seeking help regardless of insurance coverage, financial ...
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May is Mental Health Month
This May, in collaboration with the Maryland Association of Prevention Professionals & Advocates (MAPPA), the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) invites ...
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National Suicide Prevention Month – September 2019
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This month is a good time to have the conversation about the relationship between suicide and problem gambling/gambling addiction. ...
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This March, take the “Madness” out of Gambling
It’s March and basketball “madness” abounds! The press reports that over 50 million Americans will wager a collective $8.5 billion on 2019 NCAA Basketball “March ...
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Problem Gambling Awareness Month – March 2019
MARCH 2019 Each March, the Center actively promotes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign established by the National Council on ...
