National Problem Gambling Awareness Week (March 6-12)

The National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA) are pleased to present Problem Gambling Awareness 2006, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign. It will kick off during National Problem Gambling Awareness Week to be held on March 6-12, 2006. The goal of this campaign is to educate the general public and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and raise awareness about the help that is available both locally and nationally.

The Problem Gambling Resources Kit (Inventory Number PGKIT) provides specific guidance for counselors who may have a client with a gambling problem. The toolkit is a shrink-wrapped package that consists of:

• A cover sheet with basic information about co-occurring PG and substance abuse, including the 10 DSM IV questions and the National Helpline Number (800) 522-4700.
• The TIP 42 excerpt on substance abuse treatment for persons with gambling problems.
• A copy of Personal Financial Issues for Loved Ones of Problem Gamblers. (BKD535).
• A copy of Problem Gamblers and Their Finances: A Guide for Treatment Professionals.

To order materials, contact SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information by calling (800) 729-6686; write to P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345; or order online.

Related Resources

• Co-Occuring Disorders