Resources for Youth Well-Being
Behavioral Health Sites, Apps & Videos for Ages 12 to 22 Compass Mark has pulled together resources that might help if you’re ages 12 to 22 and your well-being needs a boost. Or—if you’re worried about someone close to you.…
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Sports Betting On the Rise
Seeking Understanding During Problem Gambling Awareness Month Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) takes place every March because of the increase in gambling and sports betting this time of year. Betting on sports was legalized in 2018, and with the rise of AI,…
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March Brings Gambling Issues to Light
“The Hidden Addiction”. Experts often refer to gambling disorders this way. There are two main reasons for this. First, there are no physical signs that someone is gambling too much. Substance use disorders cause changes to a person’s physical appearance…
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Problem Gambling Language Guidelines
By the National Council on Problem Gambling Adopted August 22, 2018 For decades the image of the “degenerate” gambler has been fantasized and stigmatized. But with the recognition that there are as many as 6-8 million people suffering with a…
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Opening the Conversation on Gambling
For the month of March, The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) wants to help people have a conversation about something that affects many Americans, but is talked about by few. “Problem Gambling is a disease that affects over seven…
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Ruling Opens Door for Expanded Sports Betting
The Supreme Court recently broke a long-time ban on sports betting, allowing individual states to pass legislation allowing sports books to open. Amy Sechrist, Compass Mark’s certified prevention specialist, said this is an important issue for Compass Mark because problem…
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