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  • December 30, 2019
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Facts About Youth Gambling

In Butler County, 13.8% of youth ages 12-17 were considered at risk for problem gambling. Learn more facts here.
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  • December 23, 2019
  • Prevention

Casino Self-Exclusion

Self-Exclusion is a process that allows a person to request to be excluded from legalized gaming activities in Pennsylvania casinos, and to be prohibited
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  • December 3, 2019
  • Prevention

Fan of Microbetting? Odds are you’re a problem gambler

The latest? Microbetting, where users don’t just wager on the outcome of a game but on individual points or even small events within matches. Read on to
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  • November 26, 2019
  • Prevention

Fortnite allegedly has same effect as cocaine, lawsuit says

The lawsuit alleges that the playing the game releases dopamine in a manner similar to cocaine, which can lead to a chemical addiction. Read more about how
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  • September 5, 2018
  • Education / News

Misuse of Prescription Drugs Common Among H.S. Students

Twenty percent of U.S. high-school students say they have taken prescription drugs without consulting a doctor, including one in four high-school seniors...
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