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Every April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month calls attention to the responsibility we all share in creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children. While conversations often focus on physical or emotional abuse, one critical risk factor is frequently overlooked: the impact of problem gambling within the home. [1] For thousands of Florida families, the…
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Gambling addiction rarely begins with a single catastrophic moment. Instead, it spreads quietly—one missed bill, one sleepless night, one strained conversation—until it affects nearly every part of life. Understanding how gambling harm shows up across major life domains is the first step toward interrupting the cycle. Just as important is knowing that confidential, multilingual, 24/7…
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Every year on April 6, schools, families, and communities across the country celebrate National Student‑Athlete Day—a moment to recognize the dedication, resilience, and leadership of young athletes who balance academics, training, competition, and community involvement. These students give their all, often with little spotlight and even less downtime. But as we honor their achievements this…
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March is Women’s History Month—and it’s also Problem Gambling Awareness Month. That powerful overlap gives us an important opportunity to examine a story that has too often gone untold: the rising and unique impact of gambling disorder on women. When most people picture a problem gambler, they picture a man. That outdated image has real…
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March 2nd is World Teen Mental Wellness Day—a timely reminder that, as Problem Gambling Awareness Month kicks off, one of the most under-recognized threats to teen well-being is hiding in plain sight. Every March 2nd, communities around the world observe World Teen Mental Wellness Day to open conversations, reduce stigma, and connect young people with…
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM)—a national grassroots campaign observed each year to spark heightened awareness and action. Here in Florida, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) leads PGAM by bringing together voices across the community to spotlight the real impacts of problem gambling and the confidential help and hope available 24/7 through…
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Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the contributions and resilience of African Americans in healthcare, behavioral health, and public health, while also acknowledging the historical and ongoing inequities that affect health outcomes. In addiction and problem gambling prevention, this observance highlights the need for culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equitable approaches to care.…
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Problem gambling affects far more than finances. As control slips, the impact often spreads into many areas of life. The deeper the struggle becomes, the more complex these challenges can feel. Let’s explore these effects and then look at ways to restore balance and stability. Here is a list of many of the areas that…
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Super Bowl LX and similar high-profile events can surface urges that many people thought were long behind them, especially in today’s world of online sports betting and prediction markets. For some, Super Bowl Sunday isn’t the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots – it’s “me versus my gambling problem.” Why Watching Comes with Risks…
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If you have begun recovery from gambling, or are considering taking your first step towards a life without gambling, understanding what a relapse prevention plan is – and how to use it – can be a powerful tool. It helps support both you and those around you by recognizing early warning signs that you may…
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