The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/295811.xml The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1157734.htm FCCG Urges State to Step to the Plate to Fund Gambling Addiction Treatment http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb667034.htm In light of yesterday's slot referendum in Miami-Dade county, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says it is time the state stepped to the plate and set aside funding for gambling addiction treatment. Despite the expansion of gambling revenues and taxes, existing State funding only supports prevention, education and outreach programs. Though the FCCG has come a long way, it is imperative that Florida put a plan of action in place that will fund compulsive gambling treatment, enabling citizens with gambling problems to access the help they need NOW! (PRWeb Jan 31, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb667034.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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