Gambling is a pleasurable activity. So pleasurable that it has become a multibillion dollar entertainment industry. But as is the case with some other pleasurable activities, there is the risk that we can become addicted to the pleasurable feelings produced. Being aware that there are risks and that we can become unbalanced is a necessity… Read more »
Learn MoreHere’s a simple 2-part experiment for you: Part 1 – The next time you are in a conversation—with family, friends, coworkers or even a friendly stranger—say something like “Drugs and alcohol can be addictive and there are a lot of people who have problems with drugs and alcohol” Part 2 – Make the same statement… Read more »
Learn MoreDuring a recent training event in which I was discussing the subject of helping problem gamblers, a participant scoffed and muttered something similar to: “Geesh, let em help themselves!” While I didn’t appreciate this disdain, I honestly did appreciate the blunt expression of his contrary opinion. It made the moment tense and a little unpleasant,… Read more »
Learn MoreIf you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else – Booker T. Washington “Here to Help.” The simple phrase is the motto and central theme of the QCFE. We chose this motto because it epitomizes our purpose and summarizes our organizational goal. Our various partners, certified therapists, related recovery groups, advisors, experts… Read more »
Learn MoreNY Council on Problem Gambling leads effort with Queens community to raise awareness of and increase access to treatment for problem gambling New York’s Responsible Play Partnership, comprised of the New York Council on Problem Gambling, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substances Abuse Services (NYS OASAS), and the New York State… Read more »
Learn MoreOne of the many things we do at the QCFE is place freestanding public displays which simultaneously publicize the existence of our program and offer takeaway literature on issues related to the subject of problem gambling. These issues, printed on 9”x 4” inch palm cards, explain what problem gambling is, who is at risk, how… Read more »
Learn MoreThe Power of Partnership. I think the power of partnership or “teamwork” might be one of the most underestimated powers in popular culture and don’t reckon this too hard to see. As Americans we actually descend from a history celebrating a popular idea called “rugged individualism”, a term representing the ideal of individual determination to… Read more »
Learn MoreProblem Gambling is an interesting topic to talk about. At first glance it seems pretty one-dimensional. That glance perceives the entire issue as a few people who have a struggle with a sometimes controversial, but generally accepted, form of entertainment. But if you look more carefully you discover that the idea of people struggling with… Read more »
Learn MoreI had a close friend who bet 10k gambling and lost their home as a consequence. I worked within the gambling industry for several years and often met people who lost every cent they had, frequently resulting in their having to ask employees and/or strangers for money to get home. I even met a problem… Read more »
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