MNAPG BLOG
Addiction is Addiction is Addiction
The term “addiction” is defined as the state of being compulsively committed to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, such as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. Most of us are...
The Lure of Gambling, Online Gaming, and Sports Betting
Read the original article on The Pheonix Spirit HERE. By Mary E. Berg When kids turned eighteen in Minnesota, a favorite way to highlight the occasion, especially in the early 2000’s, was with a night out at a nearby casino. They celebrated their milestone...
Raising awareness about problem gambling during March Madness tournament
Read the original article by KAALTV HERE. By Jessie Klinger The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling is raising awareness about gambling addiction, as it predicts nearly $10 billion in both legal and illegal bets to be placed during this year’s NCAA Men’s...
The Wager: Which path was taken? A revision to the pathways model of problem gambling
Does the pathways model of problem and pathological gambling require revision? What revisions or additions should be made to the pathways model? READ MORE
With sports betting expansion, more help for problem gamblers is key
Legislation needs to include increases in treatment, prevention and research funding to match the proposed expansion of gambling rights. READ MORE
THE WAGER: Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for gaming disorder in substance use and youth service settings
What are clinicians attitudes toward screening for GD in addiction and youth service settings? Which behavioral change techniques would clinicians use to treat GD, and how confident are clinicians in using each technique? READ MORE
Outreach Efforts in Full Swing
We’re working hard to let various audiences know about the risks of gambling addiction. READ MORE
In Their Own Words – Danny’s Story
For “Danny,” quitting gambling was harder than quitting heroin. Read how he addressed his gambling addiction while still young. READ MORE