MNAPG BLOG
Survey Suggests Gambling Participation Continues to Increase in U.S.
A new survey of gambling attitudes and gambling experiences reflects that gambling participation, particularly online gambling, is increasing, and that sports gamblers are at much higher risk of problem gambling than other gamblers. READ MORE
Minnesota Department of Human Services Community Awareness Grantees – a progress report on their culturally specific programs.
Asian Media Access and Progressive Individual Resources, Department of Human Services grantees, offer culturally appropriate problem gambling education to their respective communities. READ MORE
The Value and Benefits of Incorporating Peer Recovery Specialists in Problem Gambling Programs.
Hear from peer recovery specialists in CT and MD as they explain the benefits of integrating this specialty into an individual’s problem gambling recovery plan. READ MORE
Understanding and Addressing Post-Pandemic Trauma and Stress Experience
COVID-19 is leaving its mark as the world deals with the trauma and stress it created. There will be long term implications and counselors need to know the signs and how to address them. READ MORE
Gambling, The Brain and COVID
Gambling disorder, like other addictions, alters an individual’s brain. Here’s an overview of effects and treatment modalities,
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NGAGE 2.0 and the 2021 MN State Lottery, Gambling Participation Rates of Minnesota Adults.
Presenting the most recent national and Minnesota data regarding gambling attitudes and experiences.: READ MORE
Where to Draw the Line
Canadians have rolled out lower-risk gambling guidelines. Will gamblers follow these guidelines? Hear from the team that helped develop this model. READ MORE
The WAGER: Wait, I’m In The Red? Gamblers’ Difficulty in Estimating Their Gambling Outcomes
The latest WAGER highlights a study in which the accuracy of self-reporting gambling outcomes is measured against actual players’ records. READ MORE