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1-800-BETS OFF |
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This site outlines why people gamble, how gambling affects others, the warning signs of gambling and the phases gamblers go through. This site also offers help for problem gamblers and concerned others and directs visitors to help in your area. |
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Nebraska Council on Compulsive Gambling (http://www.nebraskacouncil.com) |
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The NCCG offers information on helping resources in Nebraska and the latest research on problem gambling. Their mission is to increase public awareness of problem and pathological gambling. |
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Addiction Messager (http://www.nfattc.org/addictionMessenger/default.aspx) |
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The AM is a monthly publication that communicates tips and information on best practices in a brief format. Continuing education hours (NAADAC approved) are available for readers who read a series of three issues and take a pre-post test.
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Friday's Progress Notes - Gambling - Nov. 15, 2005 |
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Health Iowans 2010 - Advancing the Boundaries of Healthy Living and the Quality of Life in the New Decade - Chapter 20: Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling |
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All updated Health Iowans 2010 chapters can be accessed at the :
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/bhpl/healthy_iowans_2010.asp
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Youth Betting on Cards Rising, National Annenberg Risk Survey Shows: |
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- Increase highest among young men in school
- Card players also likely to gamble on Internet
- Greater risks for gambling problems seen if trends persists
Learn more ....
The Annenberg Public Policy Center (2005) |
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Problem Gambling Awareness: National Problem Gambling Awareness Week |
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(http://www.1800betsoff.org) |
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The National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA) are pleased to present Problem Gambling Awareness 2005, a multi-level public awareness and outreach campaign. It will kick off during National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. |
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(http://www.npgaw.org) |
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Division on Addictions |
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Harvard Medical School |
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(http://www.divisiononaddictions.org/index.htm) |
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National Center for Responsible Gaming |
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The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) is committed to funding research that someday will identify the risk factors for gambling disorders and determine methods for not only treating the disorder but preventing it, much like physicians can identify patients at risk from cardiovascular disease long before a heart attack. In a field that is just emerging, continued research is critical to the advancement of scientific breakthroughs that will aid in developing tools for prevention and treatment.
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(http://www.ncrg.org) |
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North American Training Institute |
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Providing gambling addiction clinical coursework, youth gambling prevention programs, and responsible gaming services for over a decade |
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(http://www.nati.org) |
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The Brief Addiction Science Information Source |
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The mission of the BASIS is to strengthen worldwide understanding of addiction and minimize its harmful effects. To work toward this goal, the BASIS provides a forum for the free exchange of information related to addiction, and public access to the latest scientific developments and resources in the field. |
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(www.basisonline.org) |
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