2023-2024 Activities OAPGG's work included service and partnerships with allied organizations, speaking engagements, training, interviews, meetings with state and tribal government, the annual problem gambling conference, statewide self-exclusion program, and social media awareness program. Each of these categories is outlined below. Service and Partnerships Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling OAPGG staff attended
It's been estimated that 96% of individuals with gambling disorder have one or more co-occurring psychiatric disorders (Alegria et al., 2015). According to the DSM-5, the most common co-occurring disorders with gambling disorder are substance use disorders (SUDs), depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Typically, the co-occurring disorder presents first, and gambling
Did you know that using social media can be similar to gambling? Just like placing a bet on a slot machine, scrolling through social media can give you variable and unpredictable rewards. You can never be certain whether your social media feed will display something engaging, and so it is possible to scroll indefinitely,
Have you noticed similarities between slot machines and video games? More and more, game developers are using the same tactics that gambling companies use to keep people returning to the game. If you are struggling to quit video games, you may be getting hooked by these psychological tricks.
Edition 45, July 2023 In This Issue: Words from Wiley IAMNDN Summer Camp MCPGSA Conference NCPG Conference (In Person, July 26-28) Fall Basic Training (October 6 and 13 and November 3 and 10) Words from Wiley The summer months are usually full of activities, conferences, and preparation for the upcoming fiscal
WHEREAS, the National Council on Problem Gambling and the Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming have designated March 2023 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month; WHEREAS, problem gambling is a public health issue affecting millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds; WHEREAS, problem gambling has a significant societal and economic cost
View this newsletter as the original email. October Newsletter In This Issue: Notes from Wiley Problem Gambling Prevalence Study Case Consultation Public Awareness Campaign OAPGG Website Notes from Wiley Greetings, Activities at OAPGG are at an all time high. For the past year, we have conducted multiple Basic Training classes.
View this newsletter as the original email. In This Issue Notes from Wiley IAMNDN Youth Summer Camp Fall Basic Training for Problem Gambling Notes from Wiley Greetings at this hottest time of year and the beginning of a new fiscal year. This means a new calendar of events, trainings, and opportunities. Please
The Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming (OAPGG), in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling, is dedicating the month of March to helping people who struggle with a gambling problem. The 2022 campaign theme is “Awareness + Action”. Groups across America hold conferences, air Public Service Announcements, provide counselor trainings, host health
View this newsletter as the original email. In This Issue: Notes from Wiley Problem Gambling Awareness Month Speaker Series Basic Training for Problem Gambling Notes from Wiley Happy New Year from myself and the staff at OAPGG. May this year be a bit calmer as we continue to adjust and adapt to
