A focus on the risk and protective factors (and their interaction) has played a key role in the field of alcohol and drug abuse prevention (Bournstein et al. 1999) and has recently been applied to ...

The nature and content of the Stacked Deck program was derived from existing programs, what is known about the causes of problem gambling, and a careful study of effective strategies for behavior ...

Gambling is defined as the act of risking something of value on a game of chance for the desired result, according to New York state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports. If you, or anyone you ...

Last month, the FBI arrested more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, for their alleged roles in illegal sports betting. The probe is prompting questions from public officials ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Representatives Tarkin Khan and Jamie Flick announced a bipartisan package that ...

Public education efforts by the National Council on Problem Gambling and the National Crime Prevention Council will also be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) The expansion of casinos and the rise of online gambling platforms in Virginia have ...

As Executive Director, I’m committed to advancing VCPG’s role as Virginia’s trusted resource for education, training and recovery assistance—and building connections that help every Virginian thrive.” ...