Oregon Council on Problem Gambling

03/11/2025

March 11 is Problem Gambling Screening Day, spread the word!

07/19/2024

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Oregon Council on Problem Gambling, Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery, Inc. Voices the Podcast, Lewis and Clark Problem Gambling Services and Problem Gambling Solutions

04/16/2024

Registration for the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2024 is NOW OPEN!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry professionals and learn from world-class speakers in the field.

Learn more: ncpgconference.org

03/25/2024

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month!

Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.

03/14/2024

https://www.ncpgambling.org/training/national-conference/scholarship/

If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, help is available. The National Council on Problem Gambling provides a range of resources, including answers to commonly asked questions, a gambling behavior self-assessment, information about treatment and the National Problem Gambli...

02/04/2024

New Directions Northwest, a substance use disorder treatment provider in Baker City, has grown its peer support program with funding from Measure 110.

David Fry, the program manager for Outpatient Drug & Alcohol at New Directions, said the impact of Measure 110 funding has been a “night and day change.” New Directions is connecting with people who may have never sought treatment and helping them in ways the organization did not have capacity to before, he said.

To learn more about New Directions Northwest, read our blog: https://ow.ly/aMa050QxpEf

01/15/2024

Try leaving your ATM card at home to avoid spending more than you budgeted. With the money you save by staying on budget, you'll be able to treat yourself to a great meal at one of our !

01/11/2024

https://salinas.house.gov/media/press-releases/salinas-blumenthal-introduce-bicameral-bill-combat-gambling-addiction-promote

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, legislation that would create the first-ever federal funding stream dedicated to helping prevent, treat, and study gambling a...

12/18/2023

https://time.com/6342504/gambling-addiction-sports-betting-college-students/

Problem gambling among college students is on the rise, driven by a wave of heavily promoted sports betting apps.

11/24/2023

Are you using video gaming to avoid dealing with stressors?

If you answered yes, you may want to consider cutting back or seeking help.

Find resources and help here: https://bit.ly/3QpliXh

11/20/2023

Does video gaming get in the way of other important things in your life, like your relationships, your job, or going to school?

If you answered yes, you may want to consider cutting back or seeking help.

Find resources and help: https://bit.ly/3QpliXh

11/15/2023

Do you feel like you’ve crossed the line between playing video games for enjoyment and "having" to play?

If you answered yes, you may want to consider cutting back or seeking help.

Find resources and help: https://bit.ly/3QpliXh