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WE'VE MOVED!!
AS OF MAY 1, 2008, PLEASE SEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO OUR NEW ADDRESS:
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING
730 11TH STREET N.W., SUITE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
PHONE: 202.547.9204
FAX: 202.547.9206
What is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences.
Our Purpose and Mission:
The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.
Guide For Users:
Go to the Problem Gamblers section for information and referral resources, frequently asked questions, self assessment tools, state by state help, directories of counselors and treatment centers.
Go to the About NCPG for information on the Board of Directors, staff, committees, conferences, programs, goals, annual reports and tax returns.
Go to the Public Awareness section for NCPG press releases, reports, literature, prevention and education tools, as well as first person stories of problem gambling and recovery.
Go to the Counselors section for the National Certified Gambling Counselor application, exam information and an online searchable directory. Questions can be sent to NCGC@ncpgambling.org
Go to the Members section for password-protected access to the current newsletter, membership renewal and contact information.
Updates:
- 22nd Annual National Conference information now available. Click Here to view flyer. To view a New York Times article on Long Beach, CA, Click Here!!
- Read our statement on internet gambling
- Click Here to view NCPG's 2008 Research Award Announcements and Submission Instructions.
- Click Here to downloand NCPG's Statement to IL Gaming Board to Discuss Self-Exclusion
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Gambling and religion
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Crackdown on electronic bingo begins
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Gambling Is Never Enough
(New York Times - United States)- Problem gambling doubles within 10 miles of a gambling facility, according to study published in 2004 that included a nationwide survey of 2631 adults....
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