GCPG Provides Gambling Treatment to ACA ObamaCare Members
We are excited to now have providers delivering services to gamblers using health insurance purchased under the Affordable Care Act / ObamaCare. Whereas plans vary, some of these consumers pay nothing out-of-pocket for their counseling sessions. This brings us one step closer to our mission “to ensure that every Georgia citizen who wants to stop gambling has streamlined access to a progressive […]
Dopaminergic Medication in Parkinson’s Disease and Problem Gambling
Jacqueline Olley, Alex Blaszczynski, Simon Lewis Abstract Studies on Parkinson’s disease patients on dopaminergic medication report elevated rates of problem gambling. Results suggest changes in gambling behaviour are associated with the commencement and termination of dopaminergic medication implying a direct causal relationship. However, previous reports have not controlled for possible factors independent of dopamine medication […]
An Exploratory Study of Gambling Operators’ Use of Social Media and the Latent Messages Conveyed
Sally M. Gainsbury, Paul Delfabbro, Daniel L. King, Nerilee Hing Abstract Advertisements for gambling products have historically been restricted due to their potential to normalize gambling and contribute to excessive gambling behaviours among vulnerable populations. However, social media enables gambling operators to promote products and brands with fewer constraints than in traditional forms of media. […]
Super Bowl 2015 Gambling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The NFL Superbowl is one of the most widely bet upon sporting events. Often Georgia gamblers seek help for a gambling problem after the game is over and this year is no different. It is not uncommon for a gambler to “chase” a $40,000 gambling debt in a single bet on the super bowl. When they lose, they feel […]
Did you know?
As the only entity in the state dedicated to advocacy for gambling addiction, The 501(c)(3) GCPG is the leading authority in Georgia and provides for the development of public awareness strategies and implementation of treatment delivery programs. Call 800-522-4700 for immediate gambling help from our trained helpline specialists.
Gamblers Anonymous Collaboration with GCPG
The GCPG is collaborating with Georgia Gamblers Anonymous to assist them with securing rooms for expansion of G.A. and Gam Anon meetings (Gam Anon meetings are for family and friends of gamblers and are usually held simultaneously with the G.A. meeting though in a different room). This ensures our call center will also have the most current listing […]
March Gambling Awareness Month
March is Problem Gambling Awareness month all across the country. State Affiliates will be involved in activities to promote awareness of Problem Gambling. This year’s theme is: “Have The Conversation” and it encourages people in all areas of life to become familiar with how Problem Gambling affects our State of Georgia. Problem Gambing is a […]
Expansion of Gamblers Anonymous Meetings in Georgia
Many people don’t know that Gamblers Anonymous members often pay facilities for meeting space. The GCPG is collaborating with Georgia Gamblers Anonymous to assist them with securing affordable or free rooms for expansion of G.A. and Gam Anon meetings (Gam Anon meetings are for family and friends of gamblers and are usually held simultaneously with […]
Standards of Care
The Georgia Council on Problem Gambling is working in collaboration with our advisory board on short and long range planning for a coordinated system of care which includes outpatient family and individual counseling, gamblers anonymous and other peer networks, intensive outpatient and residential treatment. Our advisory board includes a psychiatric addictionologist, a psychologist who has […]
