National Problem Gambling Awareness Week

March 3-9, 2013

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is pleased to present the National Problem Gambling Awareness Week (NPGAW) campaign, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign. The goal of this campaign is to educate the general public, and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and raise awareness about the help that is available both locally and nationally.

NCPG is the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. Research finds that 2%-3% of the US population will have a gambling problem in any given year. That’s 6 million to 9 million Americans yet only a small fraction seek out services, such as treatment and self-help recovery programs. There is hope and help for those who suffer from gambling problems.

NPGAW 2013 took place March 3-9, 2013. The theme was "Problem Gambling: A New Understanding of a Community Concern". Thanks to our many participants and supporters, NPGAW 2013 was a great success!

We hope that you find these free materials useful in promoting awareness of problem gambling. Have ideas for 2014? We'd love you to share them with us!

Please contact Jocelyn Wilcox at jocelynw@ncpgambling.org.

To view available PSA's please visit http://www.youtube.com/npgaweek.

NPGAW logo file: JPG

Participants in previous years have included problem gamblers in recovery, state Affiliates, casinos, counseling and treatment centers, and many more:

Sponsors and Participants for the 2013 Campaign

Sponsors and Participants for the 2012 Campaign

Sponsors and Participants for the 2011 Campaign

NPGAW MATERIALS

2013:

Press Releases:

The National Council on Problem Gambling Announces National Problem Gambling Awareness Week: March 3-9, 2013?

The National Council on Problem Gambling Encourages the Public to Participate in National Problem Gambling Awareness Week: March 3-9, 2013???

The National Council on Problem Gambling Urges Individuals with Gambling Problems to Reach out for Help

A New Understanding:

This year's theme reflects the changing categorization of problem gambling. The following links provide information on the definition of addiction, DSM changes, and more.