Research for the Growing Crisis of America’s Young Gamblers: Is It Time for Regulatory Action?
Young adults and teenagers are facing an alarming crisis in the United States—the surge of gambling addiction. As the number of young gamblers continues to rise, so does the demand for support services. The United States stands at a critical juncture, requiring a collaborative approach to curb the rising tide of youth gambling addiction.
Employment Resources for People Recovering From Substance Abuse Issues
The “Employment Resources for People Recovering From Substance Abuse Issues” guide provides valuable insights and resources to help people with their job search who are seeking to reenter the workforce after achieving sobriety.
SAMHSA Policy on the Inclusion of people with lived experience
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has identified recovery as a guiding principle in pursuit of its mission to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
Peer Support for Gambling Recovery
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) developed an informational document, Peers Supporting Recovery from Substance Abuse Disorders in 2017.
2022 Budget Update: Publicly Funded Problem Gambling Services in the United States
2022 Budget Update: Publicly Funded Problem Gambling Services in the United States. State budget data for fiscal year 2022. This data provides an annual update to budget information gathered in the 2021 Survey of Problem Gambling Services in the United States to provide timely information about funding for problem gambling services across the United States.
Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund Established in Virginia
On April 19, 2023, Governor Glenn Younkin of Virginia signed Senate Bill 836 that establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
NAADGS 2022-2025 Strategic Plan Published
The first ever NAADGS Strategic Plan 2022-2025 has been completed after two years of planning, organizing, and implementing work of the NAADGS Board of Directors and NAADGS members.
Kentucky Passes Sports Legislation Betting Bill
A sports betting bill passed in the Kentucky legislature during that last day of a 30-day session with the passing of House Bill 551. The bill legalizes, regulates, and taxes sports wagering. Kentucky has long had historical horse racing, but with the passing of HB551, the people of Kentucky will also be able to bet on mobile apps.
A Guide to Core Competencies for Problem Gambling Treatment Providers
Core competencies refer to knowledge and skills expected of those who are deemed prepared to perform various professional roles. Competencies represent agreement among advanced members of a field on what is required to enter and be qualified to complete professional tasks. In this case, the professional task is providing clinical treatment to those with disordered gambling and those struggling with the impact of another’s gambling.
A Guide to Core Competencies for Problem Gambling for Prevention Professionals
The core competencies are a set of potential goals that problem gambling prevention professionals can work towards. Most domains include reference to being “able to” demonstrate a series of interrelated competencies.