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  • By Amy Black-Stockham
  • June 29, 2021

Problem Gambling and Pride Month

Unfortunately, there is limited research on the prevalence of gambling addiction among the LGBTQIA+ community. However, the information that is available does suggest that there is a
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  • By Amy Black-Stockham
  • June 28, 2021

The National Cost of Problem Gambling

The National Council of Problem Gambling  estimates the annual national social cost of problem gambling is $7 billion.  These costs include gambling-related criminal justice and
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  • By Amy Black-Stockham
  • June 5, 2021

Activities to Replace Gaming This Summer

Video game addiction is a real mental health condition affecting millions of people around the world. The World Health Organization recognizes it as “Gaming Disorder” in their
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  • By Amy Black-Stockham
  • May 13, 2021

Butler County Problem Gambling Council’s Documentary

Gaming and Gambling – Are They Really That Different? Butler First Step: Gaming and Gambling – Are They (Really) That Different? from BOOM Creative on Vimeo.
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  • By Adagio Health
  • May 13, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which gives adults an opportunity to offer their support to the young people in their lives. While everyone can use a little more kindness and
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  • By Amy Black-Stockham
  • April 28, 2021

Problem Gambling and Suicide

A major depressive disorder is likely to occur in more than ¾ of problem gamblers, and 20% of problem gamblers have attempted suicide – a rate 20 times higher than for non-gamblers.
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  • By Adagio Health
  • April 20, 2021

Prevention Week Lunch Breaks

Join us for a Lunch Break! Wednesdays, from 12-12:30 PM, join a fun, informal (virtual) lunch break for information on upcoming Prevention Week activities. National Prevention Week
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  • By Amy Black-Stockham
  • April 1, 2021

Gaming, Gambling and the Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has kept society cooped up inside and playing video games is a welcome diversion to the outside world. The majority of people are able to participate in gaming
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Treating for Two

Pregnant or thinking about pregnancy? Talk to your doctor about any medication you are taking. Treating for Two. Visit: http://www.cdc.gov/treatingfortwo to learn more. Safer medication use in pregnancy.

Hope After Heroin

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