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September is National Recovery Month
September 4, 2023
Each September, we focus our awareness efforts toward helping to disseminate information about the resources available that enable those with a substance use problem or ...
July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July 3, 2023
Also known as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. This July, the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) ...
May is Mental Health Month
May 3, 2023
This May, in collaboration with the Maryland Association of Prevention Professionals & Advocates (MAPPA), the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) invites ...
This March, take the “Madness” out of Gambling
February 27, 2023
It’s March and basketball “madness” abounds! It’s known that more and more states are discussing and passing sports legislation. The American Gambling Association AGA, estimated ...
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
February 22, 2023
Each March, the Center actively promotes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign established by the National Council on Problem Gambling ...
If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE!
January 31, 2023
Sunday, February 12th, 2023, is football’s Biggest Game, one of the most celebrated sporting events of the year. Along with the big game, the divisional ...
Gift Responsibly. Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play
November 16, 2022
Many view gifting lottery tickets as harmless fun for any age that adds a touch of excitement in the anticipation of possibly wining money. However, ...
Problem Gambling and Domestic Violence
October 4, 2022
For most, gambling can be a fun, recreational activity. But for some, gambling can get out of control; it can become problematic and addictive. It ...
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
August 31, 2022
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The relationship between gambling and suicide is now more apparent than ever. Gamblers who report high-risk gambling behaviors are ...
September is National Recovery Month
August 31, 2022
Each September, we focus our awareness efforts toward helping to disseminate information about the resources available that enable those with a substance use problem or ...
July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July 4, 2022
Also known as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. This July, the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) ...
May is Mental Health Month
May 4, 2022
This May, in collaboration with the Maryland Association of Prevention Professionals & Advocates (MAPPA), the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) invites ...