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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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How to Heal from Grief and Loss While Living with Gambling Addiction

Grieving is a natural process and a natural part of life. It is healthy to grieve any loss sustained in our lives. No matter how big or small, or what anyone thinks, only we can know when, how, and for how long we should grieve the loss. Most never consider the loss of a partner…
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Cómo Sanar del Duelo y la Pérdida Mientras se Vive con la Adicción al Juego

El duelo es un proceso natural y una parte normal de la vida. Es saludable llorar cualquier pérdida sufrida en nuestras vidas. Sin importar cuán grande o pequeño sea, o lo que piensen los demás, solo nosotros podemos saber cuándo, cómo y durante cuánto tiempo debemos llorar la pérdida. La mayoría nunca considera que la…
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