Comorbidity and Problem Gambling April 28, 2017 Problem gambling is a diagnosable and treatable disorder that appears in the DSM-5, which is a publication that mental health clinicians use for identifying presenting mental health issues. People that are diagnosed as having a gambling disorder often do not just suffer from a gambling addiction. According to…
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The Truth About Betty White Video April 26, 2017 Last year, the FCCG produced a long form interview with Betty White, who survived a brutal attack that almost took her life. And while we are not a non-profit committed to the epidemic of domestic violence, we took to the story because the assailant was Betty’s…
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Can you Guess the Addiction March 31, 2017 Each year, during the month of March, organizations from around the country combine their efforts to raise awareness concerning problem gambling. During this time of year, Americans see just how much gambling is ingrained in our culture. Combine football’s big game with March Madness, and the first…
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The Casino in Your Pocket March 14, 2017 Across the addiction arena, the goal of most recovery programs is abstinence. (We obviously understand certain addictions are excluded from the abstinence goal, such as food addictions.) Take, for example, Russell Brand. The English actor had quite a long history with substance abuse. Due to his outlandish…
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month February 28, 2017 Each year, the addiction community takes the month of March to recognize the impact that problem gambling has on the general public. Non-profits, just like us, around the country engage in a collective mass effort with the goal being spreading awareness about problem gambling. While just…
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TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE GAME February 20, 2017 Taco Bell was one of the first companies that let people order on an app. What they found is shaping the mobile consumer experience. Bloomberg Business Week reported, when Taco Bell introduced a food-ordering app last year, the chain figured it could speed up service for customers and…
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Big Game. Big Betting. Feeling overwhelmed? We are here to help. January 31, 2017 The NFL’s big game of the year is just around the corner. The media circus that surrounds America’s largest one-day sports event seems to grow larger each year. Companies will likely spend over 3 million dollars for a thirty second advertising…
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New Year, New Beginning December 30, 2016 We are at that time of year again – the time of year where people start crafting their resolutions for the upcoming year. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Do you want to see how your resolution matches up with everyone else? Here are the top five…
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MO MONEY, MO PROBLEMS WHAT TO DO WITH THAT EXTRA HOLIDAY CASH December 28, 2016 On the surface, the world is full of holiday cheer during the month of December. However, holidays are often difficult for people who are struggling with a gambling addiction. The month of December brings about a certain level of…
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The Power of Support Groups October 27, 2016 The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) is committed to increasing public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling. The FCCG provides services and support to those in need of assistance to help improve their lives. For problem gamblers, support groups are often a critical part of…
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