Oregon Council on Problem Gambling

When it comes to getting help, many people with gambling problems shy away because of what they've been told. "You're weak." "Just quit." Problem gambling is an addiction just like alcohol and other drugs. Getting help is healthy. #StigmaSucks #PGAM #AwarenessPlusAction

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month! iheart.com/podcast/1248-l…

Are you using video gaming to avoid dealing with stressors? If you answered yes, you may want to consider cutting back or seeking help. Find resources and help here: bit.ly/3QpliXh

Does video gaming get in the way of other important things in your life, like your relationships, your job, or going to school? If you answered yes, you may want to consider cutting back or seeking help. Find resources and help: bit.ly/3QpliXh

Do you feel like you’ve crossed the line between playing video games for enjoyment and "having" to play? If you answered yes, you may want to consider cutting back or seeking help. Find resources and help: bit.ly/3QpliXh

Try these safer gambling guidelines if you choose to play: • If you choose to gamble, do so for entertainment purposes. • Set a dollar limit and stick to it. Learn more about problem gambling: oregoncpg.org #OCPG #ProblemGambling #SafeGambling

Wondering if you or someone you know has a gambling problem? Here are some signs to look for: • Decreasing desire to engage in other activities and interests. • Withdrawal from family and friends. • Diversion of funds earmarked for other purposes. #OCPG #ProblemGambling

What might an addiction to gaming look like? • Sleep deprivation or trouble falling asleep • Symptoms of physical/psychological withdrawal, such as loss of appetite, agitation, or emotional outbursts if the game is taken away #OCPG #VideoGameAddiction #VideoGaming

At the Oregon Problem Gambling Servies Fall Summit Doctoral Student, Troy Houser, presents his OCPG funded pre-search project: How exploration-exploitation trade off identifies people at risk for problem gambling. #OCPG #DoctoralStudent #ProblemGambling

At the Oregn Problem Gambling Services 2023 Fall Summit Dr. Daniel Bradford presents his OCPG funded research entitled: Risky Business: Alcohol Increases the Aubjective Value of Uncertain Rewards in a Gambling Task. #OCPG #ProblemGambling #Summit

At the Oregon Problem Gambling Services 2023 Fall Summit Dr. Cort Dorn-Mederios presents data from his OCPG-funded research project entitled Problem Gambling Among LGBTGEQIAP+ Persons. #OCPG #ProblemGambling #lgbtq

What can problem gambling look like? • Increasing gambling time and places. • Exaggerated display of money and possessions. • Withdrawal from family and friends. • Diversion of funds earmarked for other purposes.

What might a gaming addiction look like? • Poor performance at school, work, or household responsibilities because of a preoccupation with video gaming. • Neglect of other hobbies or friendships. #OCPG #GamingAddiction

Oregon Problem Gambling Resources shares LaTanya's Story about seeking help for a gambling addiction. Watch: youtu.be/Ozlioi72uY0?si… #GamblingRecovery #OCPG #GamblingAddiction

Celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay: Acknowledging ancestral lands, learning from wisdom, and standing in solidarity. Let's foster understanding, support Indigenous initiatives, and commit to a brighter, more inclusive future. 🌎✨ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #OCPG

What are a few signs of problem gambling? • Increasing intensity of interest in gambling (constant high tension/excitement). • Gambling to escape problems or when there is a crisis. Learn more: oregoncpg.org #OCPG #ProblemGambling #WarningSigns

Do you have questions or concerns about problem gambling? Visit gamtalk.org to chat with people all over the world who are facing or have faced that same situation—24 hours a day, seven days a week. #OCPG #ProblemGambling #LiveChat

There are approximately 46 providers throughout the state of Oregon providing FREE, state-funded, confidential gambling treatment to Oregon residents & their families or friends. Reach out for help by visiting opgr.org #OCPG #GamblingAddiction #AddictionRecovery