Problem Gambling
Problem gambling is any gambling behavior that can harm a person’s wellbeing, relationships, or financial stability. It’s estimated to affect 81,000 Oregonians every year. Fortunately, there is help available. LifeWorks NW …
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How sports betting is driving a rise in problem gambling
Sports betting – an increasingly popular form of gambling – is legal in 38 states, with other states considering legalization soon. While some states restrict sports betting to retail-only operations, …
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The link between loot box games and problem gambling
recently, researchers have started looking into another question: Do video games put young people more at risk of developing a gambling disorder?
Client story: ‘My life is so full’
March is National Gambling Awareness Month, and one of LifeWorks NW’s Gambling Therapy clients wanted to share her story. Helen came to LifeWorks NW Chemical Dependency (CD) program for her …
Trauma = Addiction
It wasn’t until Rae saw the words “Trauma=Addiction” on a clinician’s office wall that she began to see the connection between her past experiences that led to substance abuse and problem gambling.