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New Online Treatment Program Offers Help For Hard-To-Reach Problem Gamblers

Feb 2, 2019 | Gambling Help, Gambling Help Providers, Gambling Recovery

Historically, there are many reasons why problem gamblers don’t always get the help they need. Some of these challenges include access to counselors, dealing with the burden of stigma and shame, concerns about privacy, and uncertainty about whether a problem really...

Financial Counseling and Education Critical to Recovery

Feb 2, 2019 | Financial Counseling, Gambling Recovery

After finishing the first stages of treatment for gambling addiction, a problem gambler may have a better understanding of the disease, the circumstances that trigger undesirable gambling behavior, and the importance of taking things one day at a time. But because...

The Role of Meditation and Mindfulness in Gambling Recovery

Oct 8, 2018 | Counselors, Gambling Addiction Research, Gambling Recovery, Informative, Research Study

As most gambling counselors and therapists will attest, there’s no single treatment that works across the board for all clients. However, meditation and other mindfulness-based therapies, which have increased in popularity, are showing promise in helping people cope...

Northstar Recognizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Minnesota with Conference and Awareness Campaign

Feb 13, 2018 | Gambling Addiction Research, Gambling Help, Gambling Recovery, Outreach, PGAM, Recent Northstar Posts

Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance will again lead the way in providing education and awareness activities as part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), an annual grassroots effort promoted by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) that takes place...

Financial Counselors Can Provide Valuable Services to Gamblers and Their Families

Dec 20, 2016 | Counselors, Gambling Recovery, Recent Northstar Posts, Resources

In addition to the social and emotional devastation of gambling addiction, which may include loss of relationships, residence, physical health and career opportunities, the damage exacted to one’s finances is significant. While therapists and groups such as Gambler’s...

New Minnesota Problem Gambling Crisis Website

Mar 8, 2013 | Gambling Help, Gambling Recovery, Minnesota Problem Gambling, Recent Northstar Posts

The new Minnesota Problem Gambling crisis microsite is now live at www.getgamblinghelp.com! This site was developed specifically to serve those in immediate need of assistance, either for themselves or someone they know. A little over half of callers to the Helpline...
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