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• #1 Gaming and Gambling | Virginia Prevention Works!

  https://www.virginiapreventionworks.org/our-initiatives/gaming-and-gambling/

  While most adults can participate in gambling activities and not develop any problems, it is estimated that 2-6% of adults may develop problems due to gambling, including developing a gambling disorder. […] After 2020 laws legalizing new forms of betting and a portion of state revenues being devoted to mitigating the problems that may occur with an increase in gambling access, the Problem Gambling Prevention Program was created. This program is responsible for dissemination of funding and oversight of problem gambling: […] The program works with the 40 CSB’s to deliver services and in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services Office of Recovery Services and Office of Substance Abuse Services, the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Department, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Racing Commission and the Virginia State Police.

• #2

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling

  Gambling can lead to serious harms to health. These include financial stress, relationship breakdown, family violence, mental illness and suicide. The legacy of gambling harm can endure throughout ones life and transmit intergenerationally. Population-wide interventions can help prevent and reduce harm. These include ending advertising and promotions, providing centralized account registration to require those who gamble to set binding loss limits, and restrictions relating to access and availability (opening hours, density). Strict regulation and enforcement are also required to ensure compliance with existing laws. […] Universal, population-wide public health approaches are required to prevent gambling harm. These include: ending gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship of sports and other cultural activities; reducing stigma and shame experienced by those harmed by gambling; universal account registration with binding pre-commitment and effective self-exclusion tools; product safety measures including universal loss limits, maximum bet sizes and required breaks in gambling sessions; effective regulation of gambling providers, including well-resourced enforcement activities; addressing gambling industry corporate political activity and influence on research; and counter-messaging that conveys warnings about harms associated with gambling products. […] Prevention is the most cost-effective strategy for minimizing gambling-related harm.

• #3 Preventive Gambling Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048743/

  Although most of the studies did not include long-term results, the short-term benefits of these prevention programs highlight improvement in knowledge, a reduction in gambling frequency, and fewer erroneous notions about gambling among adolescents and young adults. […] Therefore, the need to broaden gambling prevention programs to other youth population groups remains unresolved. […] Based on the available evidence, we believe that gambling prevention programs should mainly be applied in a universal manner and as early as possible, although without neglecting the use of these strategies in young adults to prevent them from developing erroneous ideas regarding gambling, and to change any existing ones.

• #4 Preventive Gambling Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048743/

  Gambling disorder in youth is an emerging public health problem, with adolescents and young adults constituting a vulnerable age group for the development of gambling-related problems. […] The aim of this study was to provide best practice recommendations for the prevention of disordered gambling in adolescents and young adults. […] Most studies followed a universal prevention strategy, that particularly targeted adolescents, and an indicated prevention strategy for university students. […] The reviewed gambling prevention programs generally showed good results in terms of reducing the frequency and severity of gambling, and also regarding cognitive variables, such as misconceptions, fallacies, knowledge, and attitudes towards gambling. […] Finally, we highlight the need to develop more comprehensive prevention programs that incorporate rigorous methodological and assessment procedures before they are widely implemented and disseminated.

• #5 Gambling Support BC – Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gambling-support-bc

  Gambling addiction is treatable and help is available. […] The Province of British Columbia is committed to ensuring that gaming in B.C. is conducted and managed with integrity and that gaming events and products are offered in a socially responsible manner. […] In 2003, Government established its Responsible Gambling Strategy. This strategy promotes responsible gambling and effectively addresses problem gambling. Its main components are public awareness and education, treatment and prevention, research, training, evaluation and policy development. […] The strategy’s goals are to: Create public awareness of risks associated with gambling; Deliver gambling in a manner that encourages responsible gambling and informed choice; and Provide treatment and support to those impacted by problem gambling.

• #6 Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) – National Council on Problem GamblingSupport Button

  https://www.ncpgambling.org/problem-gambling/pgam/

  Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a nationwide grassroots campaign, held annually in March, that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services. […] To increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. […] The 2025 Problem Gambling Awareness Month theme, “Seeking Understanding,” focuses on increasing awareness of problem gambling as a serious but often misunderstood mental health condition. By fostering a deeper understanding of the issue, we can encourage empathy, reduce barriers to treatment, and provide support to those affected by gambling-related harm. […] To make screening for gambling disorder easier and more effective, NCPG has partnered with the Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addiction, which has developed a free Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit.

• #7 Gambling Support BC – Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gambling-support-bc

  Gambling addiction is treatable and help is available. […] The Province of British Columbia is committed to ensuring that gaming in B.C. is conducted and managed with integrity and that gaming events and products are offered in a socially responsible manner. […] In 2003, Government established its Responsible Gambling Strategy. This strategy promotes responsible gambling and effectively addresses problem gambling. Its main components are public awareness and education, treatment and prevention, research, training, evaluation and policy development. […] The strategy’s goals are to: Create public awareness of risks associated with gambling; Deliver gambling in a manner that encourages responsible gambling and informed choice; and Provide treatment and support to those impacted by problem gambling.

• #8 Problem Gambling Prevention: Who is Responsible & What Vital Component is Missing? – GGB News

  https://ggbnews.com/article/problem-gambling-prevention-who-is-responsible-what-vital-component-is-missing/

  Greater awareness can be achieved via government sponsored public service announcements (PSAs), like those for drug addiction, and by posting warning labels, similar to the Surgeon Generals warning on tobacco products, at brick-and-mortar casinos and online gambling sites. […] It is also important to incorporate gambling prevention/addiction education in school curriculums for our young people, to establish an awareness of related harms at an early age. […] Every year millions of people experience negative, life altering events because of a gambling problem, but even more alarming is that it is life threatening: approximately 20 percent of disordered gamblers contemplate suicide—the highest rate among all addictions. […] No doubt this statistic reflects the need to prioritize the public good and for all of us to take responsibility to prevent problem gambling beyond current RG messages.

• #9 Problem Gambling Prevention | Center for Prevention and Outreach

  https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/studentaffairs/cpo/substances/problem_gambling.php

  Problem gambling is when gambling causes problems in someones life. In some cases, gambling becomes an addiction called gambling disorder, which can be treated with counseling. Nearly 668,000 adults in New York State are struggling with a gambling problem. That equals 5% of the adult population (2006 OASAS Adult Problem Gambling Household Survey). […] Stony Brooks Center for Prevention and Outreach works with the Long Island Problem Gambling Resource Center to provide educational tabling, workshops and other programs to educate the campus community about the signs of problem gambling, how to prevent it and how to support a friend or peer that might need help. […] The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) e-Screener is a tool based on common signs and consequences of problem gambling. The questions and your answers can help you determine your risk for developing a gambling problem.

• #10 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  Concerns about negative consequences of gambling diffusion are increasing. Prevention and harm reduction strategies play a crucial role in reducing gambling supply and harms. This study aims to conduct an umbrella review of the effectiveness of gambling preventive and harm reduction strategies, which can be implemented at a local level and targeted at adults. […] Reducing the supply of gambling is an effective strategy both for the general population and for risky or problematic gamblers. […] Risk reduction strategies aim to reduce contextual risk factors of the area where gambling is provided, change the gambling locations features, and modify individual behaviors while gambling. Smoking and alcohol bans or restrictions are considered one of the most effective strategies. Finally, harm reduction strategies targeted at problematic gamblers are potentially effective.

• #11 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  This study aims to conduct an umbrella review of gambling preventive and harm reduction strategies, which can be implemented at a local level (e.g., realized by regions, municipalities, or local organizations) and targeted at adults. […] The systematic reviews were narratively summarized in accordance with the above conceptual framework. […] The flow of studies through the review process is shown in Figure 1. […] The quality of reviews diverges greatly, and so does the level of analysis. […] The most important strategy to reducing gambling supply is the restriction of the number of gambling venues and criteria for licenses. […] Restriction of gambling venues opening hours appears to have an impact on reducing gambling-related harms, although some results are inconsistent. […] Prohibition of youth gambling seems successful in reducing gambling problems and requires adult involvement.

• #12 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  The restriction of ready access to cash can be considered as a moderately effective strategy. […] The effectiveness of reducing the number of gambling venues and placing them away from vulnerable populations reducing risk factors has good empirical support. […] The literature investigated the efficacy of smoking bans in gambling venues. […] Gambling and drinking often concur, particularly for problem gamblers. […] A strategy used in multiple countries consists of training gambling venue employees. […] Policy measures regarding minimal interventions (screening and brief interventions) to control gambling and related harm are most likely effective. […] Self-exclusion is an extreme form of precommitment: Gamblers who believe that they have a problem from gambling can voluntarily ban themselves from entering one or more gambling venues.

• #13 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  This study aims to conduct an umbrella review of gambling preventive and harm reduction strategies, which can be implemented at a local level (e.g., realized by regions, municipalities, or local organizations) and targeted at adults. […] The systematic reviews were narratively summarized in accordance with the above conceptual framework. […] The flow of studies through the review process is shown in Figure 1. […] The quality of reviews diverges greatly, and so does the level of analysis. […] The most important strategy to reducing gambling supply is the restriction of the number of gambling venues and criteria for licenses. […] Restriction of gambling venues opening hours appears to have an impact on reducing gambling-related harms, although some results are inconsistent. […] Prohibition of youth gambling seems successful in reducing gambling problems and requires adult involvement.

• #14 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  This study aims to conduct an umbrella review of gambling preventive and harm reduction strategies, which can be implemented at a local level (e.g., realized by regions, municipalities, or local organizations) and targeted at adults. […] The systematic reviews were narratively summarized in accordance with the above conceptual framework. […] The flow of studies through the review process is shown in Figure 1. […] The quality of reviews diverges greatly, and so does the level of analysis. […] The most important strategy to reducing gambling supply is the restriction of the number of gambling venues and criteria for licenses. […] Restriction of gambling venues opening hours appears to have an impact on reducing gambling-related harms, although some results are inconsistent. […] Prohibition of youth gambling seems successful in reducing gambling problems and requires adult involvement.

• #15 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  The restriction of ready access to cash can be considered as a moderately effective strategy. […] The effectiveness of reducing the number of gambling venues and placing them away from vulnerable populations reducing risk factors has good empirical support. […] The literature investigated the efficacy of smoking bans in gambling venues. […] Gambling and drinking often concur, particularly for problem gamblers. […] A strategy used in multiple countries consists of training gambling venue employees. […] Policy measures regarding minimal interventions (screening and brief interventions) to control gambling and related harm are most likely effective. […] Self-exclusion is an extreme form of precommitment: Gamblers who believe that they have a problem from gambling can voluntarily ban themselves from entering one or more gambling venues.

• #16 Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm | RANZCP

  https://www.ranzcp.org/clinical-guidelines-publications/clinical-guidelines-publications-library/gambling-related-harm

  Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is recognised as the most effective evidence-based treatment for gambling-related harm. […] Stigma is often encountered by individuals who experience gambling-related harm, which may exacerbate the harm and prevent help-seeking in these individuals. […] Trauma-informed practice is a strengths-based delivery approach that recognises the impact trauma can have on individuals to improve health outcomes and paths for recovery. […] More research is needed to establish effective measures for regulating gambling. This includes incorporating harm reduction strategies and input from those with lived experience.

• #17 Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm | RANZCP

  https://www.ranzcp.org/clinical-guidelines-publications/clinical-guidelines-publications-library/gambling-related-harm

  Gambling-related harm impacts individuals, families, whnau, carers, and communities and can affect mental and emotional, social, financial, legal, and physical wellbeing. […] Increasing evidence-based preventative measures is essential to reduce the burden of harm caused by gambling. This includes prohibiting all forms of gambling advertising through legislation. […] Addressing gambling-related harm at its root is crucial and requires stronger government action. This includes the implementation of effective harm minimisation strategies, and regulations on the gambling industry. […] Evidence-based preventative measures and harm reduction strategies are an effective way to mitigate gambling-related harm and promote positive health outcomes from a population health perspective before harm occurs.

• #18 Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm | RANZCP

  https://www.ranzcp.org/clinical-guidelines-publications/clinical-guidelines-publications-library/gambling-related-harm

  Legislation to prohibit gambling advertising is critical to preventing gambling-related harm. […] Identifying individuals who experience harm from gambling early is critical. This can be achieved through enacting measures to identify gambling-related harm, with a focus on the priority populations we have previously identified. […] Changes to legislation to reduce the supply of land-based gambling products, restricting venues and licenses, increasing pricing and taxation, and limiting operating hours can prevent gambling-related harm. […] Measures to minimise incentives for gambling, such as reducing maximum bets and limiting jackpots on EGMs, have been implemented in some Australian jurisdictions. […] Treatment for individuals who experience gambling-related harm should be person-centred and based on partnership between individuals, their community and the health professional.

• #19 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  Concerns about negative consequences of gambling diffusion are increasing. Prevention and harm reduction strategies play a crucial role in reducing gambling supply and harms. This study aims to conduct an umbrella review of the effectiveness of gambling preventive and harm reduction strategies, which can be implemented at a local level and targeted at adults. […] Reducing the supply of gambling is an effective strategy both for the general population and for risky or problematic gamblers. […] Risk reduction strategies aim to reduce contextual risk factors of the area where gambling is provided, change the gambling locations features, and modify individual behaviors while gambling. Smoking and alcohol bans or restrictions are considered one of the most effective strategies. Finally, harm reduction strategies targeted at problematic gamblers are potentially effective.

• #20 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  The restriction of ready access to cash can be considered as a moderately effective strategy. […] The effectiveness of reducing the number of gambling venues and placing them away from vulnerable populations reducing risk factors has good empirical support. […] The literature investigated the efficacy of smoking bans in gambling venues. […] Gambling and drinking often concur, particularly for problem gamblers. […] A strategy used in multiple countries consists of training gambling venue employees. […] Policy measures regarding minimal interventions (screening and brief interventions) to control gambling and related harm are most likely effective. […] Self-exclusion is an extreme form of precommitment: Gamblers who believe that they have a problem from gambling can voluntarily ban themselves from entering one or more gambling venues.

• #21 Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm | RANZCP

  https://www.ranzcp.org/clinical-guidelines-publications/clinical-guidelines-publications-library/gambling-related-harm

  Legislation to prohibit gambling advertising is critical to preventing gambling-related harm. […] Identifying individuals who experience harm from gambling early is critical. This can be achieved through enacting measures to identify gambling-related harm, with a focus on the priority populations we have previously identified. […] Changes to legislation to reduce the supply of land-based gambling products, restricting venues and licenses, increasing pricing and taxation, and limiting operating hours can prevent gambling-related harm. […] Measures to minimise incentives for gambling, such as reducing maximum bets and limiting jackpots on EGMs, have been implemented in some Australian jurisdictions. […] Treatment for individuals who experience gambling-related harm should be person-centred and based on partnership between individuals, their community and the health professional.

• #22 Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm | RANZCP

  https://www.ranzcp.org/clinical-guidelines-publications/clinical-guidelines-publications-library/gambling-related-harm

  Legislation to prohibit gambling advertising is critical to preventing gambling-related harm. […] Identifying individuals who experience harm from gambling early is critical. This can be achieved through enacting measures to identify gambling-related harm, with a focus on the priority populations we have previously identified. […] Changes to legislation to reduce the supply of land-based gambling products, restricting venues and licenses, increasing pricing and taxation, and limiting operating hours can prevent gambling-related harm. […] Measures to minimise incentives for gambling, such as reducing maximum bets and limiting jackpots on EGMs, have been implemented in some Australian jurisdictions. […] Treatment for individuals who experience gambling-related harm should be person-centred and based on partnership between individuals, their community and the health professional.

• #23 Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm | RANZCP

  https://www.ranzcp.org/clinical-guidelines-publications/clinical-guidelines-publications-library/gambling-related-harm

  Legislation to prohibit gambling advertising is critical to preventing gambling-related harm. […] Identifying individuals who experience harm from gambling early is critical. This can be achieved through enacting measures to identify gambling-related harm, with a focus on the priority populations we have previously identified. […] Changes to legislation to reduce the supply of land-based gambling products, restricting venues and licenses, increasing pricing and taxation, and limiting operating hours can prevent gambling-related harm. […] Measures to minimise incentives for gambling, such as reducing maximum bets and limiting jackpots on EGMs, have been implemented in some Australian jurisdictions. […] Treatment for individuals who experience gambling-related harm should be person-centred and based on partnership between individuals, their community and the health professional.

• #24 Problem Gambling Prevention: Who is Responsible & What Vital Component is Missing? – GGB News

  https://ggbnews.com/article/problem-gambling-prevention-who-is-responsible-what-vital-component-is-missing/

  Greater awareness can be achieved via government sponsored public service announcements (PSAs), like those for drug addiction, and by posting warning labels, similar to the Surgeon Generals warning on tobacco products, at brick-and-mortar casinos and online gambling sites. […] It is also important to incorporate gambling prevention/addiction education in school curriculums for our young people, to establish an awareness of related harms at an early age. […] Every year millions of people experience negative, life altering events because of a gambling problem, but even more alarming is that it is life threatening: approximately 20 percent of disordered gamblers contemplate suicide—the highest rate among all addictions. […] No doubt this statistic reflects the need to prioritize the public good and for all of us to take responsibility to prevent problem gambling beyond current RG messages.

• #25 Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment | Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ddap/treatment-and-support/compulsive-and-problem-gambling-treatment.html

  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. […] Pennsylvania’s Gambling Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. Help is available by phone call, text message, or online chat. […] Self-exclusion allows a person to request to be excluded from legalized gaming activities within a casino and offsite venues, online, at VGT establishments or on fantasy contests. […] If your county does not currently have a problem gambling treatment provider, please call 1-800-GAMBLER to access a treatment provider that offers telehealth. […] Looking for more information on compulsive and problem gambling? Visit these reliable sources.

• #26 Gambling – how to regain control | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/gambling-how-to-change-your-habits

  Talk about it talking about gambling with somebody you trust and someone who won’t judge you can ease the pain of bottling it up. It can also reduce the stress that can cause you to continue to gamble. […] Find alternatives to gambling There are two major risk factors why people continue to gamble, social isolation and leisure substitution. When people stop gambling they lack motivation to find other activities that are exciting and fun and they lost family and friends who could support them in engaging in such activities. […] Self-exclusion is a free program where you ban yourself from gambling venues or online gambling. […] You can ban yourself from venues like casinos, clubs, pubs or TABs, or from placing a bet on gambling websites. By law, Australian gambling providers must give customers the option to self-exclude from their venue or products.

• #27 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  The restriction of ready access to cash can be considered as a moderately effective strategy. […] The effectiveness of reducing the number of gambling venues and placing them away from vulnerable populations reducing risk factors has good empirical support. […] The literature investigated the efficacy of smoking bans in gambling venues. […] Gambling and drinking often concur, particularly for problem gamblers. […] A strategy used in multiple countries consists of training gambling venue employees. […] Policy measures regarding minimal interventions (screening and brief interventions) to control gambling and related harm are most likely effective. […] Self-exclusion is an extreme form of precommitment: Gamblers who believe that they have a problem from gambling can voluntarily ban themselves from entering one or more gambling venues.

• #28 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  The restriction of ready access to cash can be considered as a moderately effective strategy. […] The effectiveness of reducing the number of gambling venues and placing them away from vulnerable populations reducing risk factors has good empirical support. […] The literature investigated the efficacy of smoking bans in gambling venues. […] Gambling and drinking often concur, particularly for problem gamblers. […] A strategy used in multiple countries consists of training gambling venue employees. […] Policy measures regarding minimal interventions (screening and brief interventions) to control gambling and related harm are most likely effective. […] Self-exclusion is an extreme form of precommitment: Gamblers who believe that they have a problem from gambling can voluntarily ban themselves from entering one or more gambling venues.

• #29 Gambling Addiction Relapse Prevention Strategies

  https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/addiction/gambling/relapse-prevention-strategies/

  Developing healthy coping mechanisms refers to finding ways to recover from stress, depression, and anxiety while refraining from gambling activities. […] Establishing financial boundaries involves setting limits to your net spending and creating a budget. […] Removing access to gambling apps and websites involves staying away from online casinos and betting sites during your recovery process. […] Regular exercise is a powerful stress reliever as it releases endorphins, making you mentally healthy and helping you fight urges. […] A healthy diet promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut, which helps produce neurotransmitters that relieve stress. […] Seeking professional help involves going to consultants, counselors, or therapists to help treat your stress or urges for gambling.

• #30

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling

  Gambling can lead to serious harms to health. These include financial stress, relationship breakdown, family violence, mental illness and suicide. The legacy of gambling harm can endure throughout ones life and transmit intergenerationally. Population-wide interventions can help prevent and reduce harm. These include ending advertising and promotions, providing centralized account registration to require those who gamble to set binding loss limits, and restrictions relating to access and availability (opening hours, density). Strict regulation and enforcement are also required to ensure compliance with existing laws. […] Universal, population-wide public health approaches are required to prevent gambling harm. These include: ending gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship of sports and other cultural activities; reducing stigma and shame experienced by those harmed by gambling; universal account registration with binding pre-commitment and effective self-exclusion tools; product safety measures including universal loss limits, maximum bet sizes and required breaks in gambling sessions; effective regulation of gambling providers, including well-resourced enforcement activities; addressing gambling industry corporate political activity and influence on research; and counter-messaging that conveys warnings about harms associated with gambling products. […] Prevention is the most cost-effective strategy for minimizing gambling-related harm.

• #31

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling

  Gambling can lead to serious harms to health. These include financial stress, relationship breakdown, family violence, mental illness and suicide. The legacy of gambling harm can endure throughout ones life and transmit intergenerationally. Population-wide interventions can help prevent and reduce harm. These include ending advertising and promotions, providing centralized account registration to require those who gamble to set binding loss limits, and restrictions relating to access and availability (opening hours, density). Strict regulation and enforcement are also required to ensure compliance with existing laws. […] Universal, population-wide public health approaches are required to prevent gambling harm. These include: ending gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship of sports and other cultural activities; reducing stigma and shame experienced by those harmed by gambling; universal account registration with binding pre-commitment and effective self-exclusion tools; product safety measures including universal loss limits, maximum bet sizes and required breaks in gambling sessions; effective regulation of gambling providers, including well-resourced enforcement activities; addressing gambling industry corporate political activity and influence on research; and counter-messaging that conveys warnings about harms associated with gambling products. […] Prevention is the most cost-effective strategy for minimizing gambling-related harm.

• #32 Problem Gambling Prevention

  https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Problem-Gambling/Problem-Gambling-Prevention

  Problem Gambling Prevention promotes THREE important messages: GAMBLING IS NOT A RISK-FREE ACTIVITY; KNOW HOW TO KEEP THE „PROBLEM” OUT OF GAMBLING; AND HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH GAMBLING PROBLEMS AND PERSONS AFFECTED. […] PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION SERVICES provides information, education, training and technical assistance to state, local and community based agencies, organizations and consumer groups to raise awareness and increase capacity throughout the life span and across the continuum of care. […] The Multicultural Problem Gambling Prevention Initiative is a partnership with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), this initiative will greatly increase efforts to connect further with diverse and multicultural communities to increase awareness and prevent problem gambling related harm. This initiative will fund up to five (5) organizations who will each focus their prevention efforts on reaching a separate population who may be at greater risk for developing gambling related harm. Research shows that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Veterans and active military, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) and Latino/Latina/Latine communities are populations who may be at greater risk.

• #33 Preventive Gambling Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048743/

  Gambling disorder in youth is an emerging public health problem, with adolescents and young adults constituting a vulnerable age group for the development of gambling-related problems. […] The aim of this study was to provide best practice recommendations for the prevention of disordered gambling in adolescents and young adults. […] Most studies followed a universal prevention strategy, that particularly targeted adolescents, and an indicated prevention strategy for university students. […] The reviewed gambling prevention programs generally showed good results in terms of reducing the frequency and severity of gambling, and also regarding cognitive variables, such as misconceptions, fallacies, knowledge, and attitudes towards gambling. […] Finally, we highlight the need to develop more comprehensive prevention programs that incorporate rigorous methodological and assessment procedures before they are widely implemented and disseminated.

• #34 Problem Gambling Prevention | Empower Tusc

  https://empowertusc.com/the-coalition/problem-gambling-prevention/

  Problem Gambling Prevention […] Between 60-80% of high school students report having gambled for money in the past year […] 96% of adolescents are exposed to gambling ads […] Help stop problem gambling before it starts. Children who gamble before the age of 12 are at 4 times greater risk to develop a gambling problem later in life. Change the Game was created to raise awareness of the sheer amount of gambling behaviors that our youth are being exposed to every single day. […] The earlier people are introduced to gambling, the more likely they are to become problem gamblers as adults – and too many young people are at risk. […] Tips for Parents: Talk to your children. We all have a role to play in preventing problem gambling among young people. It starts with knowing the facts. […] Be on the lookout for the following warning signs that may indicate a problem gambling addiction: Students miss classes or entire school days with no explanation. […] Identifying gambling activity: Friendly card games with peers can further introduce young people to gambling behaviors. […] Video games and apps replicate real-life gambling opportunities that could lead to lifelong issues for the young people exposed to them.

• #35 Problem Gambling Prevention | Empower Tusc

  https://empowertusc.com/the-coalition/problem-gambling-prevention/

  Problem Gambling Prevention […] Between 60-80% of high school students report having gambled for money in the past year […] 96% of adolescents are exposed to gambling ads […] Help stop problem gambling before it starts. Children who gamble before the age of 12 are at 4 times greater risk to develop a gambling problem later in life. Change the Game was created to raise awareness of the sheer amount of gambling behaviors that our youth are being exposed to every single day. […] The earlier people are introduced to gambling, the more likely they are to become problem gamblers as adults – and too many young people are at risk. […] Tips for Parents: Talk to your children. We all have a role to play in preventing problem gambling among young people. It starts with knowing the facts. […] Be on the lookout for the following warning signs that may indicate a problem gambling addiction: Students miss classes or entire school days with no explanation. […] Identifying gambling activity: Friendly card games with peers can further introduce young people to gambling behaviors. […] Video games and apps replicate real-life gambling opportunities that could lead to lifelong issues for the young people exposed to them.

• #36 Problem Gambling Prevention Programs for Youth and College Students | The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc

  https://gamblinghelp.org/prevention/

  The FCCG has developed a series of comprehensive gambling prevention and intervention programs for youth and college age students. […] The FCCG has developed a comprehensive Problem Gambling Prevention Program for Middle and High School Students. The Prevention Program, included in the FCCGs Youth Toolkit for Parents and Teachers, has been approved for full-scale implementation in schools statewide by the Florida Department of Education. […] Further, the FCCG has developed its college campus-wide Students Advocating for Gambling Awareness (SAGA) program. […] The FCCGs Youth Toolkit, Underage Gambling.Its Not a Game, includes an introductory video about youth gambling and problem gambling, stories of recovering youth, and explains how the different program materials are intended for use.

• #37 Problem Gambling Prevention Programs for Youth and College Students | The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc

  https://gamblinghelp.org/prevention/

  The FCCG has developed a series of comprehensive gambling prevention and intervention programs for youth and college age students. […] The FCCG has developed a comprehensive Problem Gambling Prevention Program for Middle and High School Students. The Prevention Program, included in the FCCGs Youth Toolkit for Parents and Teachers, has been approved for full-scale implementation in schools statewide by the Florida Department of Education. […] Further, the FCCG has developed its college campus-wide Students Advocating for Gambling Awareness (SAGA) program. […] The FCCGs Youth Toolkit, Underage Gambling.Its Not a Game, includes an introductory video about youth gambling and problem gambling, stories of recovering youth, and explains how the different program materials are intended for use.

• #38 Problem Gambling Prevention Programs for Youth and College Students | The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc

  https://gamblinghelp.org/prevention/

  The FCCG program, Students Against Gambling Addiction or SAGA, developed in cooperation with the University of Central Florida, and endorsed by the National Collegiate Athlete Associations Department of Agent Gambling and Amateurism Activities, aids institutions in devising campus-wide programs, and provides training guides and/or training materials for college counselors, peer advocates, resident advisors, financial aid personnel, coaches, students/student-athletes, administrators, and others. […] The SAGA Peer Educator Program provides a guide for college student peer educators to increase awareness and education among other college students. […] The program provides guidelines for coaches and educators, and is designed to educate high school student-athletes on the various forms of gambling, the addictive dangers of these activities, and the possible adverse impacts on a student athletes education, sport, professional career, and future. […] The Florida Council also provides free training to schools in advance of curriculum implementation to improve the awareness and prevention capabilities among school staff.

• #39 Problem Gambling Prevention Programs for Youth and College Students | The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc

  https://gamblinghelp.org/prevention/

  The FCCG program, Students Against Gambling Addiction or SAGA, developed in cooperation with the University of Central Florida, and endorsed by the National Collegiate Athlete Associations Department of Agent Gambling and Amateurism Activities, aids institutions in devising campus-wide programs, and provides training guides and/or training materials for college counselors, peer advocates, resident advisors, financial aid personnel, coaches, students/student-athletes, administrators, and others. […] The SAGA Peer Educator Program provides a guide for college student peer educators to increase awareness and education among other college students. […] The program provides guidelines for coaches and educators, and is designed to educate high school student-athletes on the various forms of gambling, the addictive dangers of these activities, and the possible adverse impacts on a student athletes education, sport, professional career, and future. […] The Florida Council also provides free training to schools in advance of curriculum implementation to improve the awareness and prevention capabilities among school staff.

• #40 Problem Gambling – Prevention – Lake Geauga Recovery Centers

  https://www.lgrc.us/services/problem-gambling/problem-gambling-prevention/

  At Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc. we offer Problem Gambling prevention education programs to the community free of charge and can be geared towards adults or youth. These programs can be provided to agencies, organizations, or schools to educate your staff, students, or clients about the effects of problem gambling and how to prevent it. […] In addition, our Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist also utilizes several youth and young adult evidence-informed curricula that are available to be run for your young adults or students at no cost: Smart Bet: a curriculum designed to assist 18-25 year-olds in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy choices about whether, when and how much to gamble […] Risky Business: a six-session gambling prevention intervention for at-risk youth populations […] Smart Choices: a three session youth program gambling prevention program for middle school students.

• #41 Problem Gambling Prevention | Empower Tusc

  https://empowertusc.com/the-coalition/problem-gambling-prevention/

  Problem Gambling Prevention […] Between 60-80% of high school students report having gambled for money in the past year […] 96% of adolescents are exposed to gambling ads […] Help stop problem gambling before it starts. Children who gamble before the age of 12 are at 4 times greater risk to develop a gambling problem later in life. Change the Game was created to raise awareness of the sheer amount of gambling behaviors that our youth are being exposed to every single day. […] The earlier people are introduced to gambling, the more likely they are to become problem gamblers as adults – and too many young people are at risk. […] Tips for Parents: Talk to your children. We all have a role to play in preventing problem gambling among young people. It starts with knowing the facts. […] Be on the lookout for the following warning signs that may indicate a problem gambling addiction: Students miss classes or entire school days with no explanation. […] Identifying gambling activity: Friendly card games with peers can further introduce young people to gambling behaviors. […] Video games and apps replicate real-life gambling opportunities that could lead to lifelong issues for the young people exposed to them.

• #42 Problem Gambling Prevention

  https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Problem-Gambling/Problem-Gambling-Prevention

  Problem Gambling Prevention promotes THREE important messages: GAMBLING IS NOT A RISK-FREE ACTIVITY; KNOW HOW TO KEEP THE „PROBLEM” OUT OF GAMBLING; AND HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH GAMBLING PROBLEMS AND PERSONS AFFECTED. […] PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION SERVICES provides information, education, training and technical assistance to state, local and community based agencies, organizations and consumer groups to raise awareness and increase capacity throughout the life span and across the continuum of care. […] The Multicultural Problem Gambling Prevention Initiative is a partnership with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), this initiative will greatly increase efforts to connect further with diverse and multicultural communities to increase awareness and prevent problem gambling related harm. This initiative will fund up to five (5) organizations who will each focus their prevention efforts on reaching a separate population who may be at greater risk for developing gambling related harm. Research shows that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Veterans and active military, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) and Latino/Latina/Latine communities are populations who may be at greater risk.

• #43 Psychiatry.org – What is Gambling Disorder?

  https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gambling-disorder/what-is-gambling-disorder

  Gambling disorder is identified by a pattern of repeated and ongoing betting and wagering that continues despite creating multiple problems in several areas of an individuals life. […] Individuals, families, and society may be affected by gambling disorder. […] Some people can stop gambling on their own. But many people need help to address their gambling problems. Only one in ten people with gambling disorder seek treatment. […] Support from family and friends can be critical to a person’s recovery from gambling. […] Counseling can help: Gain control over your gambling. Heal family relationships. Deal with your urge to gamble. Handle stress and other problems. Find other things to do with your time. Put your finances in order. Maintain recovery and avoid triggers. […] Responsible Gaming initiatives involve multiple stakeholders such as government, regulators, gaming industry operators, and consumers. The idea behind responsible gaming programs is to respond to community concerns regarding individual and societal consequences related to Gaming Disorder.

• #44 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #45 Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling – HelpGuide.org

  https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/addiction/gambling-addiction-and-problem-gambling

  If your loved one has a gambling problem, you likely have many conflicting emotions. […] However, you can encourage them to seek help, support them in their efforts, protect yourself, and take any talk of suicide seriously. […] When faced with the consequences of their actions, problem gamblers can suffer a crushing drop in self-esteem. […] If you suspect your loved one is feeling suicidal, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the U.S. at 1-800-273-8255 or visit Befrienders Worldwide to find a suicide helpline in your country.

• #46 Compulsive gambling – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178

  Compulsive gambling can have profound and long-lasting consequences for your life, such as: […] Although there’s no proven way to prevent a gambling problem, educational programs that target individuals and groups at increased risk may be helpful. […] If you have risk factors for compulsive gambling, consider avoiding gambling in any form, people who gamble and places where gambling occurs. Get treatment at the earliest sign of a problem to help prevent gambling from becoming worse.

• #47 Compulsive gambling – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355184

  Some people find that talking with others who have a gambling problem may be a helpful part of treatment. Ask your health care provider or mental health provider for advice on self-help groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous and other resources. […] Even with treatment, you may return to gambling, especially if you spend time with people who gamble or you’re in gambling settings. If you feel that you’ll start gambling again, contact your mental health provider or sponsor right away to prevent a relapse. […] These recovery skills may help you to resist the urges of compulsive gambling: Stay focused on your No. 1 goal: Not to gamble. […] Give yourself permission to ask for help, as sheer willpower isn’t enough to overcome compulsive gambling. Ask a family member or friend to encourage you to follow your treatment plan. […] Family members of people with a compulsive gambling problem may benefit from counseling, even if the gambler is unwilling to participate in therapy.

• #48 Compulsive gambling – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355184

  Some people find that talking with others who have a gambling problem may be a helpful part of treatment. Ask your health care provider or mental health provider for advice on self-help groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous and other resources. […] Even with treatment, you may return to gambling, especially if you spend time with people who gamble or you’re in gambling settings. If you feel that you’ll start gambling again, contact your mental health provider or sponsor right away to prevent a relapse. […] These recovery skills may help you to resist the urges of compulsive gambling: Stay focused on your No. 1 goal: Not to gamble. […] Give yourself permission to ask for help, as sheer willpower isn’t enough to overcome compulsive gambling. Ask a family member or friend to encourage you to follow your treatment plan. […] Family members of people with a compulsive gambling problem may benefit from counseling, even if the gambler is unwilling to participate in therapy.

• #49 Prevention Strategies | Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA

  https://www.pacouncil.com/providing-help/prevention_strategies/

  Alternatives identify and make available alternatives to gambling that can meet the personal needs of the targeted audience in productive, health-promoting ways. […] Community-Based Processes Enhances the ability of a community to more effectively mobilize prevention, early intervention and treatment services. […] Social Policy Environmental Approaches Establishes or changes written or unwritten community laws, standards, policies, and/or norms, thereby reducing the incidence and prevalence of gambling problems. […] Problem Identification and Referral Early identification of the gambling problem and referral for assessment and treatment if indicated.

• #50 Prevention Strategies | Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA

  https://www.pacouncil.com/providing-help/prevention_strategies/

  Alternatives identify and make available alternatives to gambling that can meet the personal needs of the targeted audience in productive, health-promoting ways. […] Community-Based Processes Enhances the ability of a community to more effectively mobilize prevention, early intervention and treatment services. […] Social Policy Environmental Approaches Establishes or changes written or unwritten community laws, standards, policies, and/or norms, thereby reducing the incidence and prevalence of gambling problems. […] Problem Identification and Referral Early identification of the gambling problem and referral for assessment and treatment if indicated.

• #51 Prevention Strategies | Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA

  https://www.pacouncil.com/providing-help/prevention_strategies/

  Alternatives identify and make available alternatives to gambling that can meet the personal needs of the targeted audience in productive, health-promoting ways. […] Community-Based Processes Enhances the ability of a community to more effectively mobilize prevention, early intervention and treatment services. […] Social Policy Environmental Approaches Establishes or changes written or unwritten community laws, standards, policies, and/or norms, thereby reducing the incidence and prevalence of gambling problems. […] Problem Identification and Referral Early identification of the gambling problem and referral for assessment and treatment if indicated.

• #52 Outreach and Prevention | Problem Gambling

  https://problemgambling.az.gov/outreach-prevention

  The Division of Problem Gambling goal is to increase community awareness about the effects of problem gambling, and we strive to increase awareness that problem gambling is a preventable and treatable public health issue. […] Specifically, regarding youth, we aim to reduce gambling behavior among the population by addressing the risk factors that may increase the risk of problem gambling and promoting the protective factors that may minimize the risk of problem gambling. […] DPG builds and works to maintain partnerships with individuals, agencies, and community groups to help support a community-based approach to problem gambling prevention. […] In 2019 DPG awarded its first ever grant on the risks of gambling, targeting high-risk adolescents. […] Are you looking to add information about problem gambling to your classroom, group, or agency program area? […] Professional training workshops (e.g., to addictions, prevention, or mental health providers). […] Problem gambling often leads to financial devastation, poor health, substance abuse, depression and suicidal behavior.

• #53 Problem Gambling Prevention – Massachusetts Center of Excellence

  https://mcoepgp.org/

  Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention provides a range of capacity building services to support local communities in understanding, addressing, and implementing projects focused on problem gambling prevention. […] Prevention plays an important role in reducing the harmful effects of problem gambling. Some effective prevention practices include the following: Change the conditions in the environment, Support the development of knowledge and skills, Ensure prevention efforts are tailored to a populations level of risk, Ensure prevention efforts are integrated into existing public health prevention efforts. […] Problem gambling prevention approaches include the Photovoice Project, the Ambassador Project and the Community Health Worker Pilot Project. […] Its important that we are educating youth about underage gambling, just like we educate them about alcohol and drugs. Developing an intersectional lens is essential to address problem gambling alongside substance misuse and trauma!

• #54 Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm | RANZCP

  https://www.ranzcp.org/clinical-guidelines-publications/clinical-guidelines-publications-library/gambling-related-harm

  Legislation to prohibit gambling advertising is critical to preventing gambling-related harm. […] Identifying individuals who experience harm from gambling early is critical. This can be achieved through enacting measures to identify gambling-related harm, with a focus on the priority populations we have previously identified. […] Changes to legislation to reduce the supply of land-based gambling products, restricting venues and licenses, increasing pricing and taxation, and limiting operating hours can prevent gambling-related harm. […] Measures to minimise incentives for gambling, such as reducing maximum bets and limiting jackpots on EGMs, have been implemented in some Australian jurisdictions. […] Treatment for individuals who experience gambling-related harm should be person-centred and based on partnership between individuals, their community and the health professional.

• #55 Problem Gambling Resources | Office of Addiction Services and Supports

  https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/gambling

  Get all the essential tools and resources you need to understand the potential harms associated with gambling. […] Problem gambling is often referred to as a hidden addiction since there are often no outward physical signs. Gambling can lead to financial, emotional, social, occupational and physical harm, as well as conflicts in relationships with friends and family. Individuals may have feelings of anger, fear, shame or worry. […] Recognizing the potential risks and understanding the signs of problem gambling is critical. This awareness can help you or someone you care about maintain a healthy balance. […] If you or someone you know is facing gambling-related challenges, there are a variety of resources available to provide support and guidance. […] If you or someone you know can identify with any of the warning signs, it is important to know you aren’t alone and many other people are experiencing the same thing you are. There are a variety of community resources available for those affected by gambling harms, including treatment and recovery supports.

• #56 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Just as a drug abusers will use compulsively to satisfy cravings for their drug of choice, those with gambling problems gamble compulsively to satisfy their own intense cravings. The power of this compulsion will frequently lead problem gamblers to neglect responsibilities at work, school or home because so much of their time and energy is funneled into gambling. […] People with gambling problems become preoccupied with gambling to the point of obsession. Most of their time not spent gambling is spent planning when they will be able to gamble next, or how they will get hold of more gambling money. […] Once a problem gambling takes hold, debt will inevitably follow. […] Financial hardship is one of the warning signs of gambling problem that is exacerbated by other gambling symptoms, such as losing jobs or opportunities to advance at school or work.

• #57 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The essential features are increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, chasing losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. […] Gambling is fun and exciting to many people who never develop an addiction. Those with gambling problems, however, tend to use this excitement to escape personal conflicts or self-medicate mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety. This is one of the symptoms that responds best to professional treatment, because treating the underlying mental health issue with therapy and/or medication can help break the cycle of addiction by removing the biggest motivation for compulsive gambling.

• #58 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The essential features are increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, chasing losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. […] Gambling is fun and exciting to many people who never develop an addiction. Those with gambling problems, however, tend to use this excitement to escape personal conflicts or self-medicate mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety. This is one of the symptoms that responds best to professional treatment, because treating the underlying mental health issue with therapy and/or medication can help break the cycle of addiction by removing the biggest motivation for compulsive gambling.

• #59 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The essential features are increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, chasing losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. […] Gambling is fun and exciting to many people who never develop an addiction. Those with gambling problems, however, tend to use this excitement to escape personal conflicts or self-medicate mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety. This is one of the symptoms that responds best to professional treatment, because treating the underlying mental health issue with therapy and/or medication can help break the cycle of addiction by removing the biggest motivation for compulsive gambling.

• #60 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The essential features are increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, chasing losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. […] Gambling is fun and exciting to many people who never develop an addiction. Those with gambling problems, however, tend to use this excitement to escape personal conflicts or self-medicate mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety. This is one of the symptoms that responds best to professional treatment, because treating the underlying mental health issue with therapy and/or medication can help break the cycle of addiction by removing the biggest motivation for compulsive gambling.

• #61 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Even when the problem is obvious to everyone in the compulsive gamblers life, many will continue to deny or minimize the problem. […] Compulsive gamblers often withdraw from friends and family, avoiding them both emotionally and physically. […] Despite recognizing many symptoms in themselves, and even after suffering serious consequences due to gambling, such as losing a job, a spouse, a home, or getting in legal trouble, compulsive gamblers will continue to gamble. […] Many compulsive gamblers sincerely want to stop gambling, but find themselves incapable of doing soat least without professional help. […] It is important to pay attention to any changes in behavior, as many people can gambling problem, where intervening can help avoid a full-on gambling problem. […] Gamblers who are not completely under the control of their issue, but who still engage in gambling habits that disrupt their life (such as frequently lying to loved ones about how much money they lose) are referred to as problem gamblers. […] Compulsive, or pathological, gamblers are consistently unable to control their gambling behavior, no matter how high the risk or how severe the consequences.

• #62 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Even when the problem is obvious to everyone in the compulsive gamblers life, many will continue to deny or minimize the problem. […] Compulsive gamblers often withdraw from friends and family, avoiding them both emotionally and physically. […] Despite recognizing many symptoms in themselves, and even after suffering serious consequences due to gambling, such as losing a job, a spouse, a home, or getting in legal trouble, compulsive gamblers will continue to gamble. […] Many compulsive gamblers sincerely want to stop gambling, but find themselves incapable of doing soat least without professional help. […] It is important to pay attention to any changes in behavior, as many people can gambling problem, where intervening can help avoid a full-on gambling problem. […] Gamblers who are not completely under the control of their issue, but who still engage in gambling habits that disrupt their life (such as frequently lying to loved ones about how much money they lose) are referred to as problem gamblers. […] Compulsive, or pathological, gamblers are consistently unable to control their gambling behavior, no matter how high the risk or how severe the consequences.

• #63 Problem Gambling Prevention | Empower Tusc

  https://empowertusc.com/the-coalition/problem-gambling-prevention/

  Problem Gambling Prevention […] Between 60-80% of high school students report having gambled for money in the past year […] 96% of adolescents are exposed to gambling ads […] Help stop problem gambling before it starts. Children who gamble before the age of 12 are at 4 times greater risk to develop a gambling problem later in life. Change the Game was created to raise awareness of the sheer amount of gambling behaviors that our youth are being exposed to every single day. […] The earlier people are introduced to gambling, the more likely they are to become problem gamblers as adults – and too many young people are at risk. […] Tips for Parents: Talk to your children. We all have a role to play in preventing problem gambling among young people. It starts with knowing the facts. […] Be on the lookout for the following warning signs that may indicate a problem gambling addiction: Students miss classes or entire school days with no explanation. […] Identifying gambling activity: Friendly card games with peers can further introduce young people to gambling behaviors. […] Video games and apps replicate real-life gambling opportunities that could lead to lifelong issues for the young people exposed to them.

• #64 Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) – National Council on Problem GamblingSupport Button

  https://www.ncpgambling.org/problem-gambling/pgam/

  Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a nationwide grassroots campaign, held annually in March, that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services. […] To increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. […] The 2025 Problem Gambling Awareness Month theme, “Seeking Understanding,” focuses on increasing awareness of problem gambling as a serious but often misunderstood mental health condition. By fostering a deeper understanding of the issue, we can encourage empathy, reduce barriers to treatment, and provide support to those affected by gambling-related harm. […] To make screening for gambling disorder easier and more effective, NCPG has partnered with the Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addiction, which has developed a free Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit.

• #65 Problem Gambling Prevention | Center for Prevention and Outreach

  https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/studentaffairs/cpo/substances/problem_gambling.php

  Problem gambling is when gambling causes problems in someones life. In some cases, gambling becomes an addiction called gambling disorder, which can be treated with counseling. Nearly 668,000 adults in New York State are struggling with a gambling problem. That equals 5% of the adult population (2006 OASAS Adult Problem Gambling Household Survey). […] Stony Brooks Center for Prevention and Outreach works with the Long Island Problem Gambling Resource Center to provide educational tabling, workshops and other programs to educate the campus community about the signs of problem gambling, how to prevent it and how to support a friend or peer that might need help. […] The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) e-Screener is a tool based on common signs and consequences of problem gambling. The questions and your answers can help you determine your risk for developing a gambling problem.

• #66 Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) – National Council on Problem GamblingSupport Button

  https://www.ncpgambling.org/problem-gambling/pgam/

  Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a nationwide grassroots campaign, held annually in March, that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services. […] To increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. […] The 2025 Problem Gambling Awareness Month theme, “Seeking Understanding,” focuses on increasing awareness of problem gambling as a serious but often misunderstood mental health condition. By fostering a deeper understanding of the issue, we can encourage empathy, reduce barriers to treatment, and provide support to those affected by gambling-related harm. […] To make screening for gambling disorder easier and more effective, NCPG has partnered with the Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addiction, which has developed a free Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit.

• #67 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Learn about the latest evidence-based and developing treatments for gambling disorders. […] The most frequently studied treatment type for gambling disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). […] Motivational enhancement strategies (e.g., motivational counseling; resistance reduction) are brief therapeutic strategies designed to lower resistance and enhance motivation for change. […] Self-help interventions for gambling include self-guided activities and information workbooks designed to reduce or eliminate gambling. […] Personalized Feedback interventions provide individuals with information that compares their own behavior to similar others for a specific activity. […] Relapse prevention and recovery training are treatment components that clinicians design and use to increase a person’s ability to identify and cope with high-risk situations that can precipitate relapse.

• #68 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Learn about the latest evidence-based and developing treatments for gambling disorders. […] The most frequently studied treatment type for gambling disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). […] Motivational enhancement strategies (e.g., motivational counseling; resistance reduction) are brief therapeutic strategies designed to lower resistance and enhance motivation for change. […] Self-help interventions for gambling include self-guided activities and information workbooks designed to reduce or eliminate gambling. […] Personalized Feedback interventions provide individuals with information that compares their own behavior to similar others for a specific activity. […] Relapse prevention and recovery training are treatment components that clinicians design and use to increase a person’s ability to identify and cope with high-risk situations that can precipitate relapse.

• #69 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Brief treatment can take a number of different forms, including limited motivational enhancement therapy. […] There is no specific FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for the treatment of gambling disorder. […] Cognitive therapies seek to help individuals learn to rethink certain matters including those that are intrapersonal and interpersonal. […] Behavioral therapy seeks to undo learned associations between a particular stimulus, such as gambling triggers, and an unwanted response, such as feeling an urge to gamble when in the presence of a trigger.

• #70 Problem Gambling Help & Prevention Services | CALPG

  https://calpg.org/

  If gambling has affected your life, you are not alone. But there is help and hope available! Gambling addiction has devastating consequences, but people can and do recover from it. […] California offers a wide variety of resources for treatment and prevention most of them at no cost to you! […] If your gambling is causing any problems for you, there is reliable help available at no cost to you. […] Worried that someone you care for is being harmed by their gambling? There is help for both of you! […] Gambling early in life can cause significant problems now, and increase the risk of developing problems later. […] Knowing the odds and following some basic guidelines can reduce your risk of developing a problem. […] The Council would not exist without the generous, voluntary contributions of our supporters! We offer our sincerest and most heartfelt, Thank you! to our supporters, who assist us in our mission of helping addicted gamblers and their families throughout California.

• #71 Problem Gambling Prevention | Linn County Oregon

  https://www.linncountyor.gov/alcohol-drugs-gambling/page/problem-gambling-prevention

  The purpose of the problem gambling prevention program is to increase public awareness and educate community members about the issue. Prevention efforts include: […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should understand how much gambling costs them. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should set a dollar limit on how much they will gamble and stick to it. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should avoid „chasing” lost money, that is, they should avoid trying to win back lost money. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should NOT gamble using borrowed money or credit. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that gambling should not interfere with or be a substitute for friends, family, work or other worthwhile activities. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should not gamble to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] For more information on problem gambling prevention, visit OPRG.org.

• #72 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #73 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #74 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #75 Problem Gambling Prevention | Linn County Oregon

  https://www.linncountyor.gov/alcohol-drugs-gambling/page/problem-gambling-prevention

  The purpose of the problem gambling prevention program is to increase public awareness and educate community members about the issue. Prevention efforts include: […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should understand how much gambling costs them. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should set a dollar limit on how much they will gamble and stick to it. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should avoid „chasing” lost money, that is, they should avoid trying to win back lost money. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should NOT gamble using borrowed money or credit. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that gambling should not interfere with or be a substitute for friends, family, work or other worthwhile activities. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should not gamble to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] For more information on problem gambling prevention, visit OPRG.org.

• #76 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #77 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #78 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #79 Problem Gambling Prevention | Linn County Oregon

  https://www.linncountyor.gov/alcohol-drugs-gambling/page/problem-gambling-prevention

  The purpose of the problem gambling prevention program is to increase public awareness and educate community members about the issue. Prevention efforts include: […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should understand how much gambling costs them. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should set a dollar limit on how much they will gamble and stick to it. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should avoid „chasing” lost money, that is, they should avoid trying to win back lost money. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should NOT gamble using borrowed money or credit. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that gambling should not interfere with or be a substitute for friends, family, work or other worthwhile activities. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should not gamble to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] For more information on problem gambling prevention, visit OPRG.org.

• #80 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #81 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #82 Problem Gambling Prevention | Linn County Oregon

  https://www.linncountyor.gov/alcohol-drugs-gambling/page/problem-gambling-prevention

  The purpose of the problem gambling prevention program is to increase public awareness and educate community members about the issue. Prevention efforts include: […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should understand how much gambling costs them. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should set a dollar limit on how much they will gamble and stick to it. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should avoid „chasing” lost money, that is, they should avoid trying to win back lost money. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should NOT gamble using borrowed money or credit. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that gambling should not interfere with or be a substitute for friends, family, work or other worthwhile activities. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should not gamble to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] For more information on problem gambling prevention, visit OPRG.org.

• #83 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #84 Problem Gambling Prevention | Linn County Oregon

  https://www.linncountyor.gov/alcohol-drugs-gambling/page/problem-gambling-prevention

  The purpose of the problem gambling prevention program is to increase public awareness and educate community members about the issue. Prevention efforts include: […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should understand how much gambling costs them. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should set a dollar limit on how much they will gamble and stick to it. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should avoid „chasing” lost money, that is, they should avoid trying to win back lost money. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should NOT gamble using borrowed money or credit. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that gambling should not interfere with or be a substitute for friends, family, work or other worthwhile activities. […] Most adults (9 out of 10) agree that people should not gamble to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] For more information on problem gambling prevention, visit OPRG.org.

• #85 Prevention Resources – Oregon Problem Gambling Resource | Providing Free & Confidential Gambling Addiction Treatment

  https://www.opgr.org/prevention-resources/

  If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. […] Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. […] Set a dollar limit and stick to it. […] Set a time limit and stick to it. […] Expect to lose. […] Make it a private rule not to gamble on credit. […] Create balance in your life. […] Avoid chasing lost money. […] Don’t gamble as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain. […] Drinking alcohol while gambling carries additional risk. […] Become educated about the warning signs of problem gambling. […] Tips for having conversations with adults about gambling behaviors. […] Tips for having conversations with youths about gambling behaviors. […] For additional information on talking to Youth about gambling, check out this great resource: https://talk2kids.org/. […] To learn more about prevention efforts in your community or to connect with program staff, please contact [email protected].

• #86 Psychiatry.org – What is Gambling Disorder?

  https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gambling-disorder/what-is-gambling-disorder

  Gambling disorder is identified by a pattern of repeated and ongoing betting and wagering that continues despite creating multiple problems in several areas of an individuals life. […] Individuals, families, and society may be affected by gambling disorder. […] Some people can stop gambling on their own. But many people need help to address their gambling problems. Only one in ten people with gambling disorder seek treatment. […] Support from family and friends can be critical to a person’s recovery from gambling. […] Counseling can help: Gain control over your gambling. Heal family relationships. Deal with your urge to gamble. Handle stress and other problems. Find other things to do with your time. Put your finances in order. Maintain recovery and avoid triggers. […] Responsible Gaming initiatives involve multiple stakeholders such as government, regulators, gaming industry operators, and consumers. The idea behind responsible gaming programs is to respond to community concerns regarding individual and societal consequences related to Gaming Disorder.

• #87 Compulsive Gambling and Treatment Services | dmh.mo.gov

  https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services/specialized-programs/gambling

  The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), formerly the Divisions of Alcohol and Drub Abuse and Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, administers outpatient treatment services throughout Missouri for compulsive gamblers and their families. Treatment services are funded through fees collected from Missouris casino properties. Contracted agencies employing counselors specially trained to treat gambling problems offer such services free of charge. […] The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. […] Many recovering compulsive gamblers find this program to be a valuable tool in their recovery process.

• #88 Psychiatry.org – What is Gambling Disorder?

  https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gambling-disorder/what-is-gambling-disorder

  The National Council on Problem Gambling is one example of a responsible gaming initiative. […] Problem gamblers are at increased risk of suicide. Gambling disorder has been shown to carry the highest suicide risk out of any other substance use or addictive disorder. […] Its very important to take any thoughts or talk of suicide seriously.

• #89 Welcome to the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. – Nevada Council on Problem Gambling

  https://www.nevadacouncil.org/

  Up to 6% of Nevada adults may have a gambling problem. […] Preventing and reducing the impact of Problem Gambling in Nevada […] The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is dedicated to providing our communities with reliable information and resources to help you understand problem gambling. Our vision is to work with all stakeholders to provide sustainable programs services to reduce the impact of problem gambling in the State of Nevada. […] We value the Nevada gaming industry’s efforts to promote responsible gaming through the highest regulatory standards and support of community resources for problem gambling. Since 1998, the Nevada Council has successfully partnered with the industry through our When the Fun Stops program, which provides informational brochures and an employee training program to support your responsible gambling efforts.

• #90 Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) – National Council on Problem GamblingSupport Button

  https://www.ncpgambling.org/problem-gambling/pgam/

  Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a nationwide grassroots campaign, held annually in March, that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services. […] To increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. […] The 2025 Problem Gambling Awareness Month theme, “Seeking Understanding,” focuses on increasing awareness of problem gambling as a serious but often misunderstood mental health condition. By fostering a deeper understanding of the issue, we can encourage empathy, reduce barriers to treatment, and provide support to those affected by gambling-related harm. […] To make screening for gambling disorder easier and more effective, NCPG has partnered with the Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addiction, which has developed a free Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit.

• #91 Problem Gambling Resources | Office of Addiction Services and Supports

  https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/gambling

  Get all the essential tools and resources you need to understand the potential harms associated with gambling. […] Problem gambling is often referred to as a hidden addiction since there are often no outward physical signs. Gambling can lead to financial, emotional, social, occupational and physical harm, as well as conflicts in relationships with friends and family. Individuals may have feelings of anger, fear, shame or worry. […] Recognizing the potential risks and understanding the signs of problem gambling is critical. This awareness can help you or someone you care about maintain a healthy balance. […] If you or someone you know is facing gambling-related challenges, there are a variety of resources available to provide support and guidance. […] If you or someone you know can identify with any of the warning signs, it is important to know you aren’t alone and many other people are experiencing the same thing you are. There are a variety of community resources available for those affected by gambling harms, including treatment and recovery supports.

• #92 Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment | Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ddap/treatment-and-support/compulsive-and-problem-gambling-treatment.html

  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. […] Pennsylvania’s Gambling Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. Help is available by phone call, text message, or online chat. […] Self-exclusion allows a person to request to be excluded from legalized gaming activities within a casino and offsite venues, online, at VGT establishments or on fantasy contests. […] If your county does not currently have a problem gambling treatment provider, please call 1-800-GAMBLER to access a treatment provider that offers telehealth. […] Looking for more information on compulsive and problem gambling? Visit these reliable sources.

• #93 Problem Gambling

  https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth/gambling

  The Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-270-7117, is here for crisis intervention and referral to treatment. Trained and experienced counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone or virtually to provide immediate help to address issues related to gambling disorder, including screening services and referrals to treatment or support groups. […] Prevention and Outreach efforts educate and promote Gambling Disorder awareness and are coordinated by Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans throughout the State of Michigan. […] You can beat your gambling problem. We can help. A gambling problem can take over your entire life, affecting your family, your job, your friendships, and your own self-worth. It’s an emotional problem with real financial consequences. If you or someone you love is out of control, there is hope. You can overcome a gambling problem. We have trained, experienced counselors you can talk to, and many other resources. Let us help you get your life back.

• #94 Compulsive gambling – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355184

  Some people find that talking with others who have a gambling problem may be a helpful part of treatment. Ask your health care provider or mental health provider for advice on self-help groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous and other resources. […] Even with treatment, you may return to gambling, especially if you spend time with people who gamble or you’re in gambling settings. If you feel that you’ll start gambling again, contact your mental health provider or sponsor right away to prevent a relapse. […] These recovery skills may help you to resist the urges of compulsive gambling: Stay focused on your No. 1 goal: Not to gamble. […] Give yourself permission to ask for help, as sheer willpower isn’t enough to overcome compulsive gambling. Ask a family member or friend to encourage you to follow your treatment plan. […] Family members of people with a compulsive gambling problem may benefit from counseling, even if the gambler is unwilling to participate in therapy.

• #95 Problem Gambling – Massachusetts Gaming Commission

  https://massgaming.com/problem-gambling/

  The Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services contracts with Outpatient Treatment Centers that are available to all those seeking professional counseling for problem disorders. Counseling is available to anyone concerned about gambling: those who gamble, their families and/or significant others. Treatment is available regardless of insurance coverage. […] Self-help groups are available to support people experiencing gambling problems, as well as their loved ones.

• #96 Get Gambling Addiction Help – Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

  https://responsibleplay.pa.gov/get-gambling-addiction-help/

  If you are concerned that you or loved one has a gambling problem, we are here to answer your questions and guide you to help. […] Low-cost or no-cost problem gambling treatment is available through the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for individuals with a gambling addiction and their family members. […] Gam-Anon is a 12-step support program for individuals whose lives have been devastated by the compulsive gambling of a loved one.

• #97 Compulsive Gambling and Treatment Services | dmh.mo.gov

  https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services/specialized-programs/gambling

  The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), formerly the Divisions of Alcohol and Drub Abuse and Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, administers outpatient treatment services throughout Missouri for compulsive gamblers and their families. Treatment services are funded through fees collected from Missouris casino properties. Contracted agencies employing counselors specially trained to treat gambling problems offer such services free of charge. […] The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. […] Many recovering compulsive gamblers find this program to be a valuable tool in their recovery process.

• #98

  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/problem-gambling/pages/index.aspx

  Provides free prevention and treatment services for individuals with gambling problems and their concerned others. […] Publicly funded treatment and counseling services are available free to any Oregon resident who has problems related to gambling, either as: An individual with a gambling problem, or A concerned other (people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s gambling problem, such as family, friends, significant others, and colleagues). […] Help is free, confidential, and it works.

• #99 Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment | Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ddap/treatment-and-support/compulsive-and-problem-gambling-treatment.html

  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. […] Pennsylvania’s Gambling Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. Help is available by phone call, text message, or online chat. […] Self-exclusion allows a person to request to be excluded from legalized gaming activities within a casino and offsite venues, online, at VGT establishments or on fantasy contests. […] If your county does not currently have a problem gambling treatment provider, please call 1-800-GAMBLER to access a treatment provider that offers telehealth. […] Looking for more information on compulsive and problem gambling? Visit these reliable sources.

• #100 Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Seeking Understanding – Zepf Center

  https://www.zepfcenter.org/news/2025/03/05/awareness-months/problem-gambling-awareness-month-seeking-understanding/

  For Ohioans, treatment options are now even more accessible with free in-person or telehealth options for individuals, groups, and family members. […] The Gambling Treatment Program at Zepf Center provides in-person or telehealth individual and group treatment for Ohio residents who have identified themselves as having a problem with gambling or sports betting. […] While we cant control how and when people choose to gamble, its our mission to educate the public about responsible gambling and give them the resources to seek treatment if and when it feels right for them.

• #101 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Learn about the latest evidence-based and developing treatments for gambling disorders. […] The most frequently studied treatment type for gambling disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). […] Motivational enhancement strategies (e.g., motivational counseling; resistance reduction) are brief therapeutic strategies designed to lower resistance and enhance motivation for change. […] Self-help interventions for gambling include self-guided activities and information workbooks designed to reduce or eliminate gambling. […] Personalized Feedback interventions provide individuals with information that compares their own behavior to similar others for a specific activity. […] Relapse prevention and recovery training are treatment components that clinicians design and use to increase a person’s ability to identify and cope with high-risk situations that can precipitate relapse.

• #102 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Learn about the latest evidence-based and developing treatments for gambling disorders. […] The most frequently studied treatment type for gambling disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). […] Motivational enhancement strategies (e.g., motivational counseling; resistance reduction) are brief therapeutic strategies designed to lower resistance and enhance motivation for change. […] Self-help interventions for gambling include self-guided activities and information workbooks designed to reduce or eliminate gambling. […] Personalized Feedback interventions provide individuals with information that compares their own behavior to similar others for a specific activity. […] Relapse prevention and recovery training are treatment components that clinicians design and use to increase a person’s ability to identify and cope with high-risk situations that can precipitate relapse.

• #103 Compulsive gambling – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355184

  If you recognize that you may have a problem with gambling, talk with your health care provider about an evaluation or seek help from a mental health professional. […] Treating compulsive gambling can be challenging. That’s partly because most people have a hard time admitting they have a problem. Yet a major part of treatment is working on acknowledging that you’re a compulsive gambler. […] Treatment for compulsive gambling may include these approaches: […] Behavioral therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful. Behavioral therapy uses a process of exposure to the behavior you want to unlearn and teaches you skills to reduce your urge to gamble. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhealthy, irrational and negative beliefs and replacing them with healthy, positive ones. Family therapy also may be helpful.

• #104 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Brief treatment can take a number of different forms, including limited motivational enhancement therapy. […] There is no specific FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for the treatment of gambling disorder. […] Cognitive therapies seek to help individuals learn to rethink certain matters including those that are intrapersonal and interpersonal. […] Behavioral therapy seeks to undo learned associations between a particular stimulus, such as gambling triggers, and an unwanted response, such as feeling an urge to gamble when in the presence of a trigger.

• #105 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Brief treatment can take a number of different forms, including limited motivational enhancement therapy. […] There is no specific FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for the treatment of gambling disorder. […] Cognitive therapies seek to help individuals learn to rethink certain matters including those that are intrapersonal and interpersonal. […] Behavioral therapy seeks to undo learned associations between a particular stimulus, such as gambling triggers, and an unwanted response, such as feeling an urge to gamble when in the presence of a trigger.

• #106 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Learn about the latest evidence-based and developing treatments for gambling disorders. […] The most frequently studied treatment type for gambling disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). […] Motivational enhancement strategies (e.g., motivational counseling; resistance reduction) are brief therapeutic strategies designed to lower resistance and enhance motivation for change. […] Self-help interventions for gambling include self-guided activities and information workbooks designed to reduce or eliminate gambling. […] Personalized Feedback interventions provide individuals with information that compares their own behavior to similar others for a specific activity. […] Relapse prevention and recovery training are treatment components that clinicians design and use to increase a person’s ability to identify and cope with high-risk situations that can precipitate relapse.

• #107 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Learn about the latest evidence-based and developing treatments for gambling disorders. […] The most frequently studied treatment type for gambling disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). […] Motivational enhancement strategies (e.g., motivational counseling; resistance reduction) are brief therapeutic strategies designed to lower resistance and enhance motivation for change. […] Self-help interventions for gambling include self-guided activities and information workbooks designed to reduce or eliminate gambling. […] Personalized Feedback interventions provide individuals with information that compares their own behavior to similar others for a specific activity. […] Relapse prevention and recovery training are treatment components that clinicians design and use to increase a person’s ability to identify and cope with high-risk situations that can precipitate relapse.

• #108 Treatment recommendations for gambling disorders | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/treatment-recommendations-for-gambling-disorders

  Brief treatment can take a number of different forms, including limited motivational enhancement therapy. […] There is no specific FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for the treatment of gambling disorder. […] Cognitive therapies seek to help individuals learn to rethink certain matters including those that are intrapersonal and interpersonal. […] Behavioral therapy seeks to undo learned associations between a particular stimulus, such as gambling triggers, and an unwanted response, such as feeling an urge to gamble when in the presence of a trigger.

• #109 Problem Gambling Prevention – Empowerment Zone Coalition

  https://ezcoalition.org/educate/problem-gambling-prevention-2/

  Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The essential features are increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, chasing losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. […] Gambling is fun and exciting to many people who never develop an addiction. Those with gambling problems, however, tend to use this excitement to escape personal conflicts or self-medicate mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety. This is one of the symptoms that responds best to professional treatment, because treating the underlying mental health issue with therapy and/or medication can help break the cycle of addiction by removing the biggest motivation for compulsive gambling.

• #110 Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling – HelpGuide.org

  https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/addiction/gambling-addiction-and-problem-gambling

  Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling, compulsive gambling, or gambling disorder, is an impulse-control disorder. If you’re a compulsive gambler, you can’t control the impulse to gamble, even when it has negative consequences for you or your loved ones. […] To overcome your gambling problems, you’ll also need to address these and any other underlying causes as well. […] For many problem gamblers, it’s not quitting gambling that’s the biggest challenge, but rather staying in recovery—making a permanent commitment to stay away from gambling. […] The following tips can help you achieve and maintain freedom from gambling addiction. […] The first step to overcoming a gambling addiction is realizing that you have a problem. […] You can, too. […] It’s tough to battle any addiction without support. Plan to rely on close personal connections, peers who understand what you’re going through, and professionals who can offer guidance. […] Seek help for underlying mood disorders. Depression, stress, substance abuse, or anxiety can both trigger gambling problems and be made worse by compulsive gambling.

• #111 Compulsive gambling – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355184

  Some people find that talking with others who have a gambling problem may be a helpful part of treatment. Ask your health care provider or mental health provider for advice on self-help groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous and other resources. […] Even with treatment, you may return to gambling, especially if you spend time with people who gamble or you’re in gambling settings. If you feel that you’ll start gambling again, contact your mental health provider or sponsor right away to prevent a relapse. […] These recovery skills may help you to resist the urges of compulsive gambling: Stay focused on your No. 1 goal: Not to gamble. […] Give yourself permission to ask for help, as sheer willpower isn’t enough to overcome compulsive gambling. Ask a family member or friend to encourage you to follow your treatment plan. […] Family members of people with a compulsive gambling problem may benefit from counseling, even if the gambler is unwilling to participate in therapy.

• #112 Compulsive gambling – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355184

  Some people find that talking with others who have a gambling problem may be a helpful part of treatment. Ask your health care provider or mental health provider for advice on self-help groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous and other resources. […] Even with treatment, you may return to gambling, especially if you spend time with people who gamble or you’re in gambling settings. If you feel that you’ll start gambling again, contact your mental health provider or sponsor right away to prevent a relapse. […] These recovery skills may help you to resist the urges of compulsive gambling: Stay focused on your No. 1 goal: Not to gamble. […] Give yourself permission to ask for help, as sheer willpower isn’t enough to overcome compulsive gambling. Ask a family member or friend to encourage you to follow your treatment plan. […] Family members of people with a compulsive gambling problem may benefit from counseling, even if the gambler is unwilling to participate in therapy.

• #113 Gambling Addiction Relapse Prevention Strategies

  https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/addiction/gambling/relapse-prevention-strategies/

  Some effective gambling addiction relapse prevention strategies are identifying your triggers, avoiding being lonely, building a strong support network, developing healthy coping mechanisms, establishing financial boundaries, exploring new hobbies, removing access to gambling apps and websites, regular exercise, and a healthy diet. […] Avoiding gambling relapse requires maintaining self-awareness, setting clear goals, and actively managing stress. Regularly attending support group meetings, sticking to a recovery plan, and avoiding environments that promote gambling are essential steps for prevention. […] Support networks and therapy contribute to preventing relapse by providing ongoing emotional and practical support. […] Building a strong support network refers to surrounding yourself with people who understand your struggle and support your recovery.

• #114 Gambling Addiction Relapse Prevention Strategies

  https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/addiction/gambling/relapse-prevention-strategies/

  Developing healthy coping mechanisms refers to finding ways to recover from stress, depression, and anxiety while refraining from gambling activities. […] Establishing financial boundaries involves setting limits to your net spending and creating a budget. […] Removing access to gambling apps and websites involves staying away from online casinos and betting sites during your recovery process. […] Regular exercise is a powerful stress reliever as it releases endorphins, making you mentally healthy and helping you fight urges. […] A healthy diet promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut, which helps produce neurotransmitters that relieve stress. […] Seeking professional help involves going to consultants, counselors, or therapists to help treat your stress or urges for gambling.

• #115 Gambling Addiction Relapse Prevention Strategies

  https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/addiction/gambling/relapse-prevention-strategies/

  Some effective gambling addiction relapse prevention strategies are identifying your triggers, avoiding being lonely, building a strong support network, developing healthy coping mechanisms, establishing financial boundaries, exploring new hobbies, removing access to gambling apps and websites, regular exercise, and a healthy diet. […] Avoiding gambling relapse requires maintaining self-awareness, setting clear goals, and actively managing stress. Regularly attending support group meetings, sticking to a recovery plan, and avoiding environments that promote gambling are essential steps for prevention. […] Support networks and therapy contribute to preventing relapse by providing ongoing emotional and practical support. […] Building a strong support network refers to surrounding yourself with people who understand your struggle and support your recovery.

• #116 Gambling Addiction Relapse Prevention Strategies

  https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/addiction/gambling/relapse-prevention-strategies/

  Some effective gambling addiction relapse prevention strategies are identifying your triggers, avoiding being lonely, building a strong support network, developing healthy coping mechanisms, establishing financial boundaries, exploring new hobbies, removing access to gambling apps and websites, regular exercise, and a healthy diet. […] Avoiding gambling relapse requires maintaining self-awareness, setting clear goals, and actively managing stress. Regularly attending support group meetings, sticking to a recovery plan, and avoiding environments that promote gambling are essential steps for prevention. […] Support networks and therapy contribute to preventing relapse by providing ongoing emotional and practical support. […] Building a strong support network refers to surrounding yourself with people who understand your struggle and support your recovery.

• #117 Compulsive gambling – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355184

  Some people find that talking with others who have a gambling problem may be a helpful part of treatment. Ask your health care provider or mental health provider for advice on self-help groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous and other resources. […] Even with treatment, you may return to gambling, especially if you spend time with people who gamble or you’re in gambling settings. If you feel that you’ll start gambling again, contact your mental health provider or sponsor right away to prevent a relapse. […] These recovery skills may help you to resist the urges of compulsive gambling: Stay focused on your No. 1 goal: Not to gamble. […] Give yourself permission to ask for help, as sheer willpower isn’t enough to overcome compulsive gambling. Ask a family member or friend to encourage you to follow your treatment plan. […] Family members of people with a compulsive gambling problem may benefit from counseling, even if the gambler is unwilling to participate in therapy.

• #118 Gambling – how to regain control | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/gambling-how-to-change-your-habits

  Every year Gamblers Help assists thousands of Victorians to successfully take control of their gambling. Gamblers Help supports people experiencing gambling harm as well as helping family and friends close to them. All Gambler’s Help services are free and confidential. […] Coming clean about gambling with a trusted person can relieve pressure and provide the space to prepare a more thoughtful plan for recovery. […] Learning how to relax, getting plenty of rest and eating properly can help you stick to your goal of reducing or giving up gambling. […] A lapse occurs when you gamble again after deciding to stop. You do not have to continue to gamble if this happens to you. You can use this to learn more about what triggers your gambling. […] You can kick the habit. However, you must be fair to yourself. It can be hard to stop gambling or keep it under control.

• #119 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  This umbrella review collected evidence from multiple reviews and combine them into one comprehensive and functional document about the effectiveness and conditions of the implementation of gambling preventive and harm reduction strategies, which can be applied at the local level and targeted at adults.

• #120 Preventive Gambling Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048743/

  Although most of the studies did not include long-term results, the short-term benefits of these prevention programs highlight improvement in knowledge, a reduction in gambling frequency, and fewer erroneous notions about gambling among adolescents and young adults. […] Therefore, the need to broaden gambling prevention programs to other youth population groups remains unresolved. […] Based on the available evidence, we believe that gambling prevention programs should mainly be applied in a universal manner and as early as possible, although without neglecting the use of these strategies in young adults to prevent them from developing erroneous ideas regarding gambling, and to change any existing ones.

• #121 Problem Gambling Prevention – Massachusetts Center of Excellence

  https://mcoepgp.org/

  Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention provides a range of capacity building services to support local communities in understanding, addressing, and implementing projects focused on problem gambling prevention. […] Prevention plays an important role in reducing the harmful effects of problem gambling. Some effective prevention practices include the following: Change the conditions in the environment, Support the development of knowledge and skills, Ensure prevention efforts are tailored to a populations level of risk, Ensure prevention efforts are integrated into existing public health prevention efforts. […] Problem gambling prevention approaches include the Photovoice Project, the Ambassador Project and the Community Health Worker Pilot Project. […] Its important that we are educating youth about underage gambling, just like we educate them about alcohol and drugs. Developing an intersectional lens is essential to address problem gambling alongside substance misuse and trauma!

• #122 Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8468790/

  The importance of harm reduction in gambling, consumer protection and responsible gambling strategies have been acknowledged. […] The development and implementation of these policies require a rigorous and detailed analysis of their effectiveness. […] Strategies can be effective or not depending on the way they are implemented and the context in which they are used. […] The target of these strategies should be considered more carefully. Preventive and harm reduction strategies can target the general population, gamblers, or risky and problematic gamblers. […] The health and social impacts of problematic gambling are often perceived by local communities. Consequently, local policy makers are often more inclined to implement prevention or harm reduction policies compared to national policy makers.

• #123 Psychiatry.org – What is Gambling Disorder?

  https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gambling-disorder/what-is-gambling-disorder

  Gambling disorder is identified by a pattern of repeated and ongoing betting and wagering that continues despite creating multiple problems in several areas of an individuals life. […] Individuals, families, and society may be affected by gambling disorder. […] Some people can stop gambling on their own. But many people need help to address their gambling problems. Only one in ten people with gambling disorder seek treatment. […] Support from family and friends can be critical to a person’s recovery from gambling. […] Counseling can help: Gain control over your gambling. Heal family relationships. Deal with your urge to gamble. Handle stress and other problems. Find other things to do with your time. Put your finances in order. Maintain recovery and avoid triggers. […] Responsible Gaming initiatives involve multiple stakeholders such as government, regulators, gaming industry operators, and consumers. The idea behind responsible gaming programs is to respond to community concerns regarding individual and societal consequences related to Gaming Disorder.

• #124 Compulsive Gambling and Treatment Services | dmh.mo.gov

  https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services/specialized-programs/gambling

  The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), formerly the Divisions of Alcohol and Drub Abuse and Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, administers outpatient treatment services throughout Missouri for compulsive gamblers and their families. Treatment services are funded through fees collected from Missouris casino properties. Contracted agencies employing counselors specially trained to treat gambling problems offer such services free of charge. […] The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. […] Many recovering compulsive gamblers find this program to be a valuable tool in their recovery process.

• #125 Gambling Support BC – Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gambling-support-bc

  Gambling addiction is treatable and help is available. […] The Province of British Columbia is committed to ensuring that gaming in B.C. is conducted and managed with integrity and that gaming events and products are offered in a socially responsible manner. […] In 2003, Government established its Responsible Gambling Strategy. This strategy promotes responsible gambling and effectively addresses problem gambling. Its main components are public awareness and education, treatment and prevention, research, training, evaluation and policy development. […] The strategy’s goals are to: Create public awareness of risks associated with gambling; Deliver gambling in a manner that encourages responsible gambling and informed choice; and Provide treatment and support to those impacted by problem gambling.

• #126 Office of Problem Gambling Prevention & Treatment Services | Health & Human Services

  https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/office-problem-gambling

  Working to reduce the harm caused by problem gambling by funding a range of services for Iowans. […] The Office of Problem Gambling Prevention Treatment Services provides funding for the Substance Use and Problem Gambling Services Integrated Provider Network (IPN) grant to ensure Iowans have accessible problem gambling prevention and treatment services. […] Through the IPN grant, problem gambling primary prevention services reach all 99 counties in Iowa. Prevention services are offered to Iowans across the lifespan and are available for schools, community groups, employers, casinos and more. Health Promotion is funded by Iowa HHS to raise awareness of problem gambling and responsible gambling. […] The Office of Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Services provides funding that supports research activities to assist in evaluating current programming, as well as identifies state trends to best meet the needs of Iowans impacted by gambling related harms.

• #127

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling

  Gambling can lead to serious harms to health. These include financial stress, relationship breakdown, family violence, mental illness and suicide. The legacy of gambling harm can endure throughout ones life and transmit intergenerationally. Population-wide interventions can help prevent and reduce harm. These include ending advertising and promotions, providing centralized account registration to require those who gamble to set binding loss limits, and restrictions relating to access and availability (opening hours, density). Strict regulation and enforcement are also required to ensure compliance with existing laws. […] Universal, population-wide public health approaches are required to prevent gambling harm. These include: ending gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship of sports and other cultural activities; reducing stigma and shame experienced by those harmed by gambling; universal account registration with binding pre-commitment and effective self-exclusion tools; product safety measures including universal loss limits, maximum bet sizes and required breaks in gambling sessions; effective regulation of gambling providers, including well-resourced enforcement activities; addressing gambling industry corporate political activity and influence on research; and counter-messaging that conveys warnings about harms associated with gambling products. […] Prevention is the most cost-effective strategy for minimizing gambling-related harm.

• #128 Compulsive Gambling and Treatment Services | dmh.mo.gov

  https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services/specialized-programs/gambling

  The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), formerly the Divisions of Alcohol and Drub Abuse and Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, administers outpatient treatment services throughout Missouri for compulsive gamblers and their families. Treatment services are funded through fees collected from Missouris casino properties. Contracted agencies employing counselors specially trained to treat gambling problems offer such services free of charge. […] The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. […] Many recovering compulsive gamblers find this program to be a valuable tool in their recovery process.

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