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Gambling Related Links(35 links in this section) Alcoholics Anonymoushttp://www.alcoholics-anonymous.orgThis is the home page for the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Organization. Included are facts about membership, questionnaires on alcohol use for adults and teens and referral information for professionals. American Gaming Associationhttp://www.americangaming.orgThe AGA provides information on issues that affect the commercial casino industry. The AGA provides information on responsible gaming and initiatives sponsored by the casino industry. Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.http://www.azccg.orgThe AZCCG provides information on men, women and senior gamblers. This site also offers facts on compulsive gambling and gaming in Arizona as well as information about their 1-800 crisis line. Arnie and Sheila Wexler and Associateshttp://www.aswexler.comArnie and Sheila Wexler are Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselors who offer consultation, interventions and counseling as well as provide workshops, training and expert testimony in the area of problem gambling. California Council on Problem Gamblinghttp://www.calproblemgambling.orgThe CCPG promotes public education and training certification for compulsive gambling counselors and also maintains California's toll-free Problem Gambling Helpline. Club Recoveryhttp://www.clubrecoveryllc.com/An alcohol, drug and gambling treatment center serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro area. Connecticut Council on Problem Gamblinghttp://www.ccpg.orgThe CCPG provides public education about problem gambling and operates a helpline serving the states of Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island. The Council also conducts gambling problem surveys and research. Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jerseyhttp://www.800gambler.orgThe New Jersey Council offers information on Internet gambling and online trading as well as information and statistics on New Jersey's 1-800-GAMBLER helpline. Debtors Anonymoushttp://www.debtorsanonymous.orgDebtors Anonymous is a self-help group for men and women to share their experience, strength and hope while recovering from compulsive debting. Florida Council on Compulsive Gamblinghttp://www.gamblinghelp.orgThe FCCG provides information on seniors and youth gambling as well as the social and economic impact of legalized gaming. The Council's toll-free helpline is also featured. Gam-Anonhttp://www.gam-anon.orgGam-Anon is a self-help group for spouses, family members or friends of compulsive gamblers. This site offers a description of the Gam-Anon program as well as questions to aid in determining if you know a compulsive gambler. Gamblers Anonymoushttp://www.gamblersanonymous.orgGA is a fellowship for men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from a gambling problem. This site offers a history of GA, a description of the GA program and 20 questions to aid in determining if a gambling problem exists. Gambling Problems Resource Centerhttp://www.miph.org/gamblingThis site contains information for problem/compulsive gamblers and other concerned individuals in Minnesota. Listed here are all Minnesota GA/GamAnon meeting sites and associated contact information. GamCarehttp://www.gamcare.org.ukGamCare, in the United Kingdom, is an organization that promotes responsible attitudes towards gambling and works to help those who have been hurt by a gambling addiction. Institute for Problem Gamblinghttp://www.gamblingproblem.netThe Institute for Problem Gambling educates the public about the negative effects of problem gambling. This is accomplished through training, products and resource library. IPG's goal is to serve as an important resource for science based information on the study, prevention and treatment of problem gambling. t Iowa Gambling Treatment Programhttp://www.1800betsoff.orgThis site outlines why people gamble, how gambling affects others, the warning signs of gambling and the phases gamblers go through. This site also offers help for problem gamblers and concerned others and directs visitors to help in your area. Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gamblinghttp://www.laprobgam.orgThe Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling provides assistance for all individuals in Louisiana who may be affected by gambling problems and also promotes the development of educational programs and professional resources. Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gamblinghttp://www.masscompulsivegambling.orgThe Massachusetts Council provides information for people looking help or more information about compulsive gambling. Services include: education, prevention, advocacy and referral. Minnesota Department of Human Serviceshttp://www.nojudgment.comThe Mental Health Division coordinates Minnesota's Compulsive Gambling Program which funds inpatient and outpatient treatment, research, a resource library, public education and awareness efforts, in-service training, statewide conferences and statewide toll-free, 24-hour helpline. Minnesota Gamblers Anonymoushttp://www.minnesotaga.orgGA is a fellowship for men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from a gambling problem. This site offers a description of the GA program as well as locations of Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon meetings in Minnesota. Minnesota Institute of Public Health (MIPH)http://www.miph.orgA private nonprofit organization that provides public- health-related programs, campaigns and services to the citizens of Minnesota and the nation. Included are links to sites for the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center (MPRC), Gambling Problems Resource Center and the Central Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). Mississippi Council on Problem and Compulsive Gamblinghttp://www.msgambler.orgThe MCPCG's website outlines their toll-free helpline, educational opportunities, public information campaigns and referral resources for problem/compulsive gamblers. National Center for Responsible Gaminghttp://www.ncrg.orgThe National Center for Responsible Gaming is funds scientific research on problem and underage gambling. The NCRG supports peer-reviewed research and encourages new research on prevention, diagnosis, intervention and treatment. National Coalition Against Legalized Gamblinghttp://www.ncalg.orgThe NCALG provides information, research and technical assistance to programs opposing the expansion of legalized gambling. National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.http://www.ncpgambling.orgThe National Council's mission is to disseminate information about problem and pathological gambling and to promote the development of services for those afflicted with the disorder. The National Council also maintains the national, toll-free, confidential, 24-hour helpline for problem gamblers. Nebraska Council on Compulsive Gamblinghttp://www.nebraskacouncil.comThe NCCG offers information on helping resources in Nebraska and the latest research on problem gambling. Their mission is to increase public awareness of problem and pathological gambling. Nevada Council on Problem Gamblinghttp://www.nevadacouncil.orgThe Nevada Council's website provides information on their speakers bureau, media and print publications, literature distribution, professional training and problem gambling helpline. New York Council on Problem Gamblinghttp://www.nyproblemgambling.orgThe New York Council is dedicated to increasing awareness about problem and compulsive gambling. This web site offers a general overview of what problem gambling is as well as information on publications and support services. New Zealand Gambling Problem Helplinehttp://www.gamblingproblem.co.nzThe New Zealand Gambling Problem Helpline offers information on services provided, definitions and types of gamblers as well as resources in New Zealand. North American Training Institutehttp://www.nati.orgThe North American Training Institute features the Wanna Bet online magazine for youth and information regarding older adults and gambling problems. The NATI also offers online training for professionals on problem/compulsive gambling. Problem Gambling.comhttp://www.problemgambling.comThis site enables visitors to do research on the subject of problem gambling. Feature articles, news items, events, trainings, definitions and terms are highlighted in this one-stop shop for information on problem gambling. Responsible Gambling Council (RGC(O)) Ontariohttp://www.responsiblegambling.org/RGC(O) helps individuals and communities address gambling in a healthy and responsible way through information, awareness/prevention and professional developement research. The WAGERhttp://www.basisonline.org/the_wagerThe WAGER is a weekly report of gambling research and news. It is sponsored by the Harvard Medical School-Division on Addictions and the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling. Washington State Council on Problem Gamblinghttp://www.wscpg.orgWashington State's website provides information on the state's recent prevalence studies, helpline activity reports, diagnostic criteria for pathological gambling as well as contacts for gamblers anonymous and other Internet related resources. Wisconsin Council on Problem Gamblinghttp://www.wi-problemgamblers.orgThe WCPG primary mission is to educate and promote awareness of problem gambling and their site offers a definition of compulsive gambling and information on Wisconsin's problem gambling helpline. Jump to another Section: The Minnesota Institute of Public Health assumes no responsiblity with regard to the content
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