OAPCG has created a free self-help workbook that is now available on our website. While not intended to replace counseling or Gambler's Anonymous, it is a resource that can support recovery from problem gambling. Click here to download and print the workbook.
As COVID-19 impacts our ability to gather in public places and connect with others, individuals with a gambling problem may be affected in significant ways. During this time of social distancing, help is still available. Withdrawal As the casino industry is affected and some casinos close, there could be withdrawal symptoms if you have
The Oklahoma News Report recently covered problem gambling in the state of Oklahoma. The story features OAPCG Executive Director Wiley Harwell as well as OAPCG board member and Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman Matt Morgan and recovering problem gamblers who spoke at OAPCG's statewide conference.
For the eighteenth year, the Oklahoma Association on Problem and Compulsive Gambling (OAPCG), in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling, dedicates the month of March to helping people who struggle with a gambling problem. Approximately 2 million U.S. adults (1% of the population) are estimated to meet criteria for gambling disorder. Another
