With so many people in New York State becoming addicted to gambling, many more family members and friends are forced to understand gambling addiction and its consequences, as well as how they should deal with the impact it has on their own lives. If you’re the child of a problem gambler, we know it can […]
View This ArticleWe talk about addiction and adults often, but sometimes, we miss the changes in our children’s behavior that warn us of addiction they may be struggling with. Surveying has shown that more than 10 percent of New York State’s adolescents in grades 7-12 are struggling with a gambling addiction, and another 10 percent are at-risk. […]
View This ArticleIn today’s blog post, Jim Maney speaks about problem gambling in New York State, the mission and work of New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) and what you can do to help reduce problem gambling in your community. Hi Jim! Can you introduce yourself and your role? My name is Jim Maney, and I’m […]
View This ArticleOne of the most serious consequences of problem gambling is the effect the accumulating debt has on you, and often, your family. As your gambling addiction progresses, the amount of money lost to bets can strain your ability to pay for necessities such as rent or mortgage, food, utilities and basic transportation. Without tracking your […]
View This ArticleYou’ve gambled, and you’ve seen your money and property disappear. You’re tired of losing possessions to gambling games, funds for groceries to lottery tickets and hours of every day to compulsive gambling. You know you have a gambling addiction, and you’re ready to get help to end it. But how? Getting Help For Problem Gambling […]
View This ArticleThere are a number of common myths around problem gambling that are important for us to debunk. Find out the truth about gambling addiction.
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Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations
Michelle Hadden is the Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations for the New York Council on Problem Gambling.
