advocacy
NPGA has a seat at the table to help ensure that the concerns of problem gamblers, their families and treatment professionals are represented.READ MORE
Healthy Play
New ways of addressing problem gambling emphasize responsible participation, early intervention and a proactive approach.READ MORE
PROFESSIONALS
A wide range of professionals, beyond just those working in healthcare and addiction, can benefit from learning about problem gambling. READ MORE
RESOURCES
It’s helpful for a range of professionals, including those who work in healthcare and addiction as well as other fields, to learn about disordered gambling. READ MORE
HELP
Help is available to problem gamblers and concerned others in many forms, including a variety of treatments and support groups. Treatment works. READ MORE
Understanding Problem Gambling
Problem gambling is complex and there’s a lot to understand about this disorder that’s also known as gambling addiction or compulsive gambling. READ MORE
Youth Gambling
Exposure to gambling at a young age can hasten a gambling addiction. Education and prevention strategies can reduce this risk.READ MORE
Concerned Others
Friends, coworkers and family members of problem gamblers can be negatively impacted when someone close to them gambles too much. Fortunately, there are resources to help them cope. READ MORE
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As Seen on Intenta Newsletter
We are sharing this informative newsletter from INTENTA by Cam Adair. All copy is from INTENTA. READ MORE
The Lure of Online Gambling During a Pandemic
Susan Sheridan Trucker, executive director of Northstar Problem Gambling is the guest on MPR and talks about the lure of online gambling during the pandemic. LISTEN
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
In this Episode, Brian discusses problem gambling awareness month with Julie Hynes, Krystal Smith and Susan Sheridan Tucker. These guests provided a number of resources in the interview. LISTEN
Gambling Addiction with Mike Schiks
In this podcast Mike Schiks, former CEO of project turnabout talks on the topic of gambling addictions. LISTEN
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