February 26, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joined the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and an individual in long-term recovery from problem gambling to kick off March as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This year marks the 22nd anniversary of PGAM, with the yearly designation is designed to increase public awareness of the availability of treatment and recovery services and encourage health care providers to screen their service recipients for problem gambling."I encourage all Pennsylvanians to learn about the signs of problem gambling and to use that knowledge to help spread the message that treatment and resources are available. Knowledge is power, especially in terms of prevention," said Secretary Davis-Jones. "With the right treatment and supports for problem gambling, recovery is not only possible, but also probable. Understanding that treatment and resources are available to help is often the first step on the road to recovery." LIST OF SPEAKERSDr. Latika Davis-Jones, DDAP Secretary Josh Ercole, CCGP Executive Director David YeagerElizabeth Lanza, Director of the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling for the PGCBDiana Dietz,Deputy Communications Director and Responsible Gambling Manager for the Pennsylvania Lottery
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