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Cómo el Juego Problemático Puede Causar Problemas de Salud Física

No importa quién seas, todos tenemos algún tipo de estrés en nuestras vidas. Hay estrés bueno y estrés malo. El estrés bueno se llama “eustrés” y puede ayudarte a motivarte, concentrarte y actuar cuando sea necesario de una manera positiva. Por otro lado, el estrés malo puede afectar negativamente la salud mental y física y…
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How Problem Gambling Can Cause Physical Health Issues

No matter who you are, everyone has some sort of stress in their lives. There is good stress and bad stress. Good stress is called “eustress” and can help you motivate, focus, and act when needed in a positive way. On the other hand, bad stress can negatively impact mental and physical health and has…
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Descubre el Poder de Mantener la Vida Simple

Todos llevamos vidas ocupadas. Con la rapidez con la que se mueve el mundo, es casi imposible no hacerlo. A medida que envejecemos, se añaden cada vez más factores estresantes a las cargas que ya llevamos con nosotros a diario. ¿Sabías que el Día Nacional de la Simplicidad se celebra el 12 de julio? Es…
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Discover the Power of Keeping Life Simple

We all live busy lives. As fast as the world moves, it is almost impossible not to. As we age, more and more life stressors are added to the piles we already carry with us on a daily basis. Did you know that National Simplicity Day is celebrated on July 12th? It is a day…
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Dificultades Emocionales para los Miembros de la Familia de Jugadores Problemáticos

A medida que las promociones, el acceso y las oportunidades de juego continúan creciendo tanto a nivel nacional como en el Estado del Sol, también lo hace el número de personas que informan problemas relacionados con ello. Cuando alguien cercano a ti tiene un problema con el juego, puede afectar tu vida también. Es difícil…
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Emotional Difficulties for Family Members of Problem Gamblers

As gambling promotions, access, and opportunities continue to grow both nationally and in the Sunshine State, so does the number of people reporting problems related to it. When someone close to you has a gambling problem, it can affect your life as well. It is difficult to understand all that goes along with this hidden…
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Abstinencia de Juegos Problemáticos y Abstinencia Post-Aguda (PAWS)

Hacer cambios y detener comportamientos problemáticos de cualquier tipo es muy difícil. Nos gustaría ayudarte a comprender mejor lo que experimentarás física, emocional y biológicamente una vez que hayas tomado la decisión de dejar de jugar. Recuerda siempre que no estás solo en este camino. Puedes llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto a la…
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Problem Gambling Withdrawals and Post-Acute Withdrawals (PAWS)

Making changes and stopping problem behaviors of any kind is very difficult. We would like to help you better understand what you will go through physically, emotionally, and biologically once you have made the decision to stop gambling. Always remember you are not alone on this path. You can call or text the 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine…
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WEB LETTER: High-Risk College Students a Concern Amid Rising Sports Betting Access

Did you know that college students are at a higher risk for the development of gambling addiction? In 2008, the FCCG’s Florida college student gambling and problem gambling prevalence study found that an alarming 14.5% were at risk for gambling problems (compared with 7.1% of the Florida adult population) while 2.7% met the criteria for…
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WEB LETTER: Shine the Light on Problem Gambling During National Women’s Health Week

National Women’s Health Week, which began on Mother’s Day and this year runs May 12-18, 2024, was officially established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 1999 to promote a better understanding of women’s health issues among women of all ages.[1] This is a great time to shine the light on how…
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