In this episode we welcome Angela DiRosa and Shanley Olszowy, Program Managers for the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center. They join us to discuss screening for problem gambling as a special highlight during Problem Gambling Awareness Month, which takes place in March. Some specific topics that are covered include:

• Why is it important to understanding problem gambling?
• Why is problem Gambling considered a hidden addiction?
• How is problem gambling different from other addictions?
• What is screening for problem gambling and why is it important?
• What is the Lie-Bet screening tool?
• What is Problem Gambling Awareness Month?
• What can attendees look forward to during our 2025 Annual Conference, taking place on March 11-13, 2025 in Albany NY.

In this episode, we welcome Jeffrey Wierzbicki, the Team Leader from the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center, to discuss mobile sports betting (MSB). During this cover topics. Including:

• Define MSB.
• Understand the potential problems with MSB.
• Accessibility with mobile technology.
• MSB advertising effects on consumers.
• Preventative measures to avoid problem camping.

En este episodio de Adicciones Ocultas nos acompañan Martha Dolmo y Albert Aponte del Programa Construyendo Puentes. En este podcast hablamos sobre el juego entre la población hispana, cómo se percibe y normaliza el juego de azar. También se hablara de cómo y donde obtener ayuda si usted o un familiar tiene dificultades con los juegos de azar y las apuestas.

In this episode of The Hidden Addiction Podcast we bring to light the unique gambling challenges veterans and first responders face and how we can support them in their struggle to address gambling harm. We are joined by our guests Alyson Lemard, LCSW-R from the Brooklyn VA Medical Center and Jason M. Palamara, Director, Veteran & First Responder Engagement at Forge VFR.

If you or someone you love is having difficulty with their gambling, know that help is available:

For 24/7 support and referral to problem gambling community-based services, please contact The NYS OASAS HOPELINE, at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369.

To find your local Problem Gambling Resource Center visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org

Brooklyn VA: (718) 836-6600

Manhattan VA: (212) 686-7500

Jason's Contact – Forge Health

Direct: (646) 777-2350

Office: (888) 224-7312

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Join us as we talk with Amy McBride, Assistant Director of Prevention and Special Programs as we discuss what voluntary self exclusion is. We will talk about the process in New York State as well as the new VSE program and how it can be a support to those who may be struggling with gambling harm. VSE Program Contact: [email protected] 518-903-021NYProblemGambling.org NYProblemGamblingHELP.org

Join us as we talk with researcher Paulette O'Gilvie, Ph.D., M.B.A. about the social and economic impacts of casinos. Paulette has written several papers about the impact that casinos can have on communities and is passionate about the research surrounding this topic.

If you or someone you love is having difficulty with their gambling please visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org