Tag: #GamblingAddiction

Many people gamble, and most can do so safely as a form of recreation. But for some who are at a higher risk for addiction, or use gambling to decompress and escape from life stressors, it can become a much bigger issue. There are many reasons someone starts gambling. For most, it’s a social experience…
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Living with someone who has a problem with gambling can be life changing. The problem may have started slow with just recreational gambling for fun, and you may have joined them. The problem may have been there before you came into their lives, but because part of this disease is pathological lying, you may have…
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Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? The theme for this awareness event in 2024 is “Mental Health at Work”.1 To mark the occasion, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) wants to highlight the critical connection between mental health and problem gambling. This year’s theme resonates deeply with our mission,…
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National Recovery Month, observed every September, is a vital initiative that sheds light on the importance of recovery from mental health and substance use disorders, including gambling addiction.1, 2 This annual observance, established in 1989, aims to educate Americans about the availability and effectiveness of the resources, services, and support systems for those in need, while…
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¿Hay momentos en los que sientes que estás empujando una roca cuesta arriba y no avanzas? Así puede sentirse financieramente si tú o un ser querido está sufriendo de juego desordenado. El 14 de agosto de 2024 es el Día Nacional de Concienciación Financiera. Es un buen recordatorio para echar un vistazo y ver si…
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Do you have times when it feels as if you are pushing a rock up a hill – and getting nowhere fast? This can be how it feels financially, if you or your loved one is suffering from disordered gambling. August 14, 2024, is National Financial Awareness Day. It’s a good reminder to take a…
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¿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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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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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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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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