County Recognizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Allegany County has recognized March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month with an official proclamation. The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling reports that 20% of bankruptcies are linked to gambling, divorces are more likely, and one in six people with the addiction attempt suicide. Justin Davis with county health department says Outpatient Behavioral Health Services provides no-cost gambling treatment…

 

 

“The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling provides peer-recovery support where individuals with lived experience walk alongside help seekers to navigate the resources available right where they are in their community.”