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March 01, 2022 - Harrisburg, PA

Wolf Administration Kicks off Problem Gambling Awareness Month to Highlight Resources and Help

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith was joined by the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, problem gambling treatment provider Empowerment Resources Associates, and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

This year marks the 18th anniversary of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The National Council of Problem Gambling's reoccurring theme, Awareness + Action, is designed to increase public awareness of the availability of treatment and recovery services and encourage health care providers to screen clients for problem gambling.

"I encourage all Pennsylvania residents to learn about the signs of problem gambling and help spread the message that treatment and resources are available, and recovery is possible," said Secretary Smith. "By educating one another on these signs, you may be able to help a loved one or a friend get the help they need before their gambling turns into a more serious problem and negatively impacts their health or wellbeing."



<a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_01.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>The Wolf Administration kicks off Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlighting resources for those struggling to find help, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_02.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>The Wolf Administration kicks off Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlighting resources for those struggling to find help, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_03.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, provides information on how to seek help for problem gambling, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_04.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Robert Grove, an individual in long-term recovery for problem gambling, shares his story and speaks to the importance of finding the right support networks, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_05.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Secretary Jen Smith, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, kicks off Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlighting resources for those struggling to find help, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_06.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Ewa Swope, Press Secretary for Pennsylvania Lottery, stresses the importance of responsible gambling and highlights helpful resources, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_07.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Claire Yantis, Administrative Director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, discusses how PGCB helps those with problem gambling access resources, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_08.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Claire Yantis, Administrative Director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, discusses how PGCB helps those with problem gambling access resources, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_09.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, provides information on how to seek help for problem gambling, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_10.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, provides information on how to seek help for problem gambling, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_11.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Robert Grove, an individual in long-term recovery for problem gambling, shares his story and speaks to the importance of finding the right support networks, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_12.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Robert Grove, an individual in long-term recovery for problem gambling, shares his story and speaks to the importance of finding the right support networks, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_13.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Judy Henderson of Empowerment Resource Associates, discusses problem gambling resources from the perspective of a treatment provider, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_14.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Judy Henderson of Empowerment Resource Associates, discusses problem gambling resources from the perspective of a treatment provider, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022. <a href="https://filesource.wostreaming.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20414_ddap_gambling_cz_15.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo<br></a>Secretary Jen Smith, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, kicks off Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlighting resources for those struggling to find help, in Harrisburg, PA on March 1, 2022.