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What is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences.
Our Purpose and Mission:
The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.
Guide For Users:
Go to the Problem Gamblers section for information and referral resources, frequently asked questions, self assessment tools, state by state help, directories of counselors and treatment centers.
Go to the About NCPG for information on the Board of Directors, staff, committees, conferences, programs, goals, annual reports and tax returns.
Go to the Public Awareness section for NCPG press releases, reports, literature, prevention and education tools, as well as first person stories of problem gambling and recovery.
Go to the Counselors section for the National Certified Gambling Counselor application, exam information and an online searchable directory. Questions can be sent to NCGC@ncpgambling.org
Go to the Members section for password-protected access to the current newsletter, membership renewal and contact information.
Updates:
- The 22nd Annual Conference Evaluation Form is now available in the Conference Section of our website!!!
- Click Here to view the 22nd Annual Conference 2008 Award Winners!!
- Read our statement on internet gambling
- Click Here to view NCPG's 2008 Research Award Announcements and Submission Instructions.
- Click Here to downloand NCPG's Statement to IL Gaming Board to Discuss Self-Exclusion
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Breaking News
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Addiction Or Poor Choice?
(Reno Gazette Journal - Reno,NV,USA)- Carol O'Hare executive director for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and a recovered gambling addict, said pathological (compulsive) gamblers who ...
The Complexities of Gambling
(Reno Gazette Journal - Reno,NV,USA)- Ask yourself these questions from the National Council on Problem Gambling. 1. Have you often gambled longer than you had planned? 2. ...
DiMasi: No dice on casinos
(Boston Herald - United States)- While acknowledging the appeal of expanded gambling as the state grapples with a major budget mess, DiMasi repeated his long-standing opposition to opening ...
Gambling invites unwanted problems
(Anchorage Daily News (subscription) - Anchorage,AK,USA)- Studies show that 2.5 million Americans are pathological gamblers, and another 3 million are problem gamblers with higher rates of suicide, depression, ...
Gambling addiction treatment provider closes
(Quad City Times - Davenport,IA,USA)- Eastern Iowa Center for Problem Gambling shut down offices in Davenport, Clinton, Washington and Cedar Rapids and laid off its nine employees. ...
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