Did you know that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM)? In honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) is challenging everyone across New York State – individuals, agencies and communities alike – to come together to face problem gambling. With gambling opportunities expanding at rapid rates in New York State and beyond, it’s imperative that all factions of the community, in all geographic areas of the state, join forces to raise awareness of the issue of problem gambling, prevent any additional problems related to gambling, and get those in need to adequate support services in their own community. To find out how you can get involved in problem gambling efforts this month, and all year round, visit NYProblemGambling.org/PGAM.
Prevention Focus
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). Prevention is an integral piece in helping to keep our communities safe from problem gambling. It is important to prevent gambling from becoming problem gambling, to prevent problems from getting worse during treatment and to prevent relapse while in recovery from gambling addiction. Prevention is the component that connects all steps along the way to keep Digital Media Support our communities safe from problem gambling. To find out how you can get involved in problem gambling prevention efforts during PGAM, and all year round, visit NYProblemGambling.org/PGAM.