PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/295811.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 SAGA College Program Offered as a Result of Gambling Study Findings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2249684.htm A Recent study, "Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevalence Among College Students in Florida", found:• 66% of students gambled in the past year • 1 in 5 students is at risk of, or has already developed a gambling problem• 5.2% were classified as problem/pathological gamblers• 32% of male students report one or more problems related to their gambling (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2249684.htm Problem Gambling Takes the Spotlight in Florida http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2189834.htm While most people enjoy gambling as a recreational activity, there are over 1 million Floridians who have sustained significant financial, social, and emotional devastation at the hands of problem gambling. In support of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), Governor Charlie Christ has proclaimed March 1 - 7 Problem Gambling Awareness Week in Florida. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2189834.htm Parents Are Urged Not To Buy Lottery Tickets For Minors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1760884.htm Looking for those last minute stocking stuffers? The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) reminds parents this holiday season that lottery tickets are intended for adults and are not appropriate gifts for youth. It is not legal in Florida for a person under the age of 18 to purchase or redeem lottery tickets. It is important that parents and grandparents recognize that adult lottery products are not risk free fun for children and teenagers. (PRWeb Dec 18, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1760884.htm College Student Gambling; It's Not Just a Game http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1403514.htm The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) is pleased to announce the release of its latest prevalence study, Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevalence Among College Students in Florida. The results of the study will be presented at the 2008 Florida Prevention Conference and Suicide Symposium in Orlando October 3. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1403514.htm The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Receives the Distinguished Program Award at the 2008 National Council on Problem Gambling Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1260574.htm The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. (FCCG) has received the Distinguished Program Award for its program, Dealing with Addiction. The award recognizes the FCCG for their exceptional effort to establish advocacy for problem gamblers in the state of Florida. Pat Fowler accepted the award on behalf of the Council. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1260574.htm Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor, Florida's Newest Professional Credential http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1260474.htm The FCB and the FCCG unveiled the (new) Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC) credential during the 2008 Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Annual Conference, Embracing Change: Shaping the Future of Addiction. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1260474.htm Problem Gambling Requests for Help Continue to Increase During Florida's Economic Slump http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1157734.htm While people across the state report difficulty coping with budgeting as gas and food prices continue to rise, there continues to be an increase in the number of citizens seeking help, information, and resource referrals for a gambling problem. The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) received over 4,200 requests to its 24-Hour, Toll Free Problem Gambling HelpLine, 888-ADMIT-IT and website, representing a 12% increase in contacts in the past year, following a 25% increase in contacts from the year before. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1157734.htm Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Offers Gift to Those in Need of Assistance for Gambling Problem http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb590022.htm The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) is pleased to offer assistance this holiday season to individuals adversely affected by gambling by providing one free visit to a certified treatment provider within the State of Florida. The holidays can prove to be the most difficult time of year for persons struggling with a gambling problem and the Florida Council is committed to increasing awareness that recovery is possible for those who seek help. (PRWeb Dec 23, 2007)

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