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In-Person Event
May 21, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
8:00am Breakfast & Networking 8:30am – 10:00am Event Since 2017—with the advent of online gambling, sports betting, and now artificial intelligence—gambling problems in Pennsylvania have risen exponentially. And it’s very common for people with substance use (SUD) and mental health (MH) disorders to also have a gambling disorder (GD). 79% of ppl with GD in (more…)
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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Should Parents Be Concerned About Gaming Addiction?
Following the World Health Organization’s classification of gaming addiction as a diagnosable disorder, many parents are wondering if they should be concerned about their children’s gaming habits. While experts have varying opinions about gaming addiction, most agree that allowing children…
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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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