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NFL kickoff brings sports gambling addiction worries
Availability of gambling through mobile app has addiction experts concerned by: Ian Costello Posted: Sep 5, 2019 / 12:05 PM PDT / Updated: Oct 1, 2019 / 11:55 AM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The wait for the NFL season is over and heavy gambling is coming along with kickoff. The 2019 campaign starts Thursday evening as the Green Bay Packers travel to take on the Chicago Bears. A full slate of games is scheduled for Sunday. According to a study released this week by the American Gambling Association, an … Read More »
Tips For Avoiding Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl 2020
Super Bowl 2020 is looming on the horizon, and with it the ever present temptation to place a bet. As most people in sports betting know, the Super Bowl can be a challenging time for somebody in recovery from gambling. Click HERE for a few tips to get you through the day that experts call the biggest gambling day of the year: Courtesy of Algamus Treatment Services
Veterans and Gambling Addiction
With Veterans Day coming up, we as a nation will pause to honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. The day also serves as a reminder that many veterans struggle day to day with a spectrum of mental health issues. One you may not be aware of but that is included in that list is gambling addiction. We talked about a program aimed at helping identify and treat this disease. WEBSITE: Get Set Before You Bet: Gamble Responsibly Article courtesy of NBC4i Columbus
