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Un Mapa para el Largo y Gratificante Camino de la Recuperación del Juego Problemático

¿Estás en recuperación por el juego problemático? ¿Estás considerando dejar de jugar para encontrar la recuperación y recuperar el control de tu vida? Esta información te ayudará en cualquier etapa de cambio en la que te encuentres actualmente. Te ayudará a atravesar el proceso de recuperación con los ojos bien abiertos, conociendo las etapas, los…
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A Map for the Long and Rewarding Path of Problem Gambling Recovery

Are you in recovery for problem gambling? Are you considering stopping gambling to find recovery and get control of your life? This information will help you in any stage of change you are currently in. It will help you walk through the recovery process with your eyes wide open with known stages, bumps, and how…
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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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WEB LETTER: Highlighting Gambling Disorder During National Minority Health Month

It is always a good time to check in on everyone around us to and ask if they are doing alright, both mentally and physically. Did you know that April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)? This annual event works to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic…
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WEB LETTER: For Those Suffering from Problem Gambling, It Has Never Had a More Fitting Name – March Madness

Problem Gambling Awareness Month occurs annually in March, in part due to the wagering frenzy associated with the NCAA collegiate basketball championship tournament – known to many as March Madness. This year, March Madness is in action from Selection Sunday on March 17th until the NCAA Championship Game on April 8th. Like the Super Bowl,…
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WEB LETTER: How NFT & Cryptocurrency Trading Can Be Just Another Form of Gambling

Are you familiar with the new “investment” rage of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and cryptocurrency trading? NFT day trading, cryptocurrency day trading, and stock market day trading have more in common with slot machines, poker, and sports betting than you might think. They all involve the act of risking something of value on an activity that…
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WEB LETTER: The Importance of Loving Yourself on the Path to Recovery

January is self-love month and what a great way to start the new year! You might make a resolution for yourself as a way to begin to take better care of yourself mentally, physically, intentionally, and authentically. By taking better care of yourself, YOU feel better, more positive, and stronger to take on anything that…
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