Problem Gambling
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Helpline: 1.888.789.7777
Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. The essential features are 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. In extreme cases, problem gambling can result in financial ruin, legal problems, loss of career and family, or even suicide.
Source: National Council on Problem Gambling
From Our Collection
Connecticut Resources
- Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Programs
- Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
- Connecticut Gambling and Gaming Youth Prevention
- Connecticut Gambling Awareness Community and Leadership Teams
- DMHAS Problem Gambling Services
- Problem Gambling Training and Resources at CT Clearinghouse
- Responsible Play the CT Way
Screening Tools
Self-Help Groups
Locate a Treatment Facility
Research & Data
- Betting on Boys: Understanding Gambling Among Adolescent Boys
This research report from Common Sense Media reveals that gambling has become common among adolescent boys, with more than a third of boys gambling before they turn 18.
- Center for Gaming Research, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Includes statistics, reports, dissertations, and other publications on all aspects of gambling.
- Gambling Prevalence in Connecticut’s Undergraduate Population
- Impacts of Legalized Gambling in Connecticut
- International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors - Research/Publications
Click on Research & Publications to view publications, research reports, conference presentations, and more.
- Journal of Gambling Issues
Published by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Ontario, Canada), the journal provides a scientific forum for developments in gambling-related research, policy issues, and treatment.
- Journal of Gambling Studies
- PubMed
PubMed comprises more than 20 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher websites.
- The Worldwide Addiction Gambling Education Report (The WAGER)
The WAGER is a public education research bulletin published by the Division on Addictions at Cambridge Health Alliance.
Videos
Podcasts
Trainings
- CT Clearinghouse Event Calendar
- CT Council on Problem Gambling Events
- Gambling and Gambling Disorders (McLean Hospital Grand Rounds)
- National Council on Problem Gambling Webinar Series
- Problem Gambling Prevention (TTASC)
- Problem Gambling Prevention Trainings (Massachusetts Center of Excellence)
- Skills for Problem Gambling Integration (NAADAC On-Demand Webinars)
Fact Sheets
Curricula & Lesson Plans
- Gambling and Sports Betting Unit - Next Gen Personal Finance
Four lessons with activities, cases studies, and videos covering:
- Games of Chance
- Lottery
- Sports Betting
- Responsible Gaming
- Sports Wagering Education for Student Athletes
From the NCAA