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  • June 28, 2021
  • Education / Prevention / Recovery

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
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  • May 13, 2021
  • Prevention

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
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  • April 28, 2021
  • Prevention

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
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  • April 1, 2021
  • Prevention

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
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  • March 19, 2021
  • Prevention

March Madness, April Sadness

This time of year can be hard for those who may be suffering from a gambling problem, as March Madness is heating up. March Madness can lead to
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