{"id":13277,"date":"2024-02-29T12:42:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org\/news\/\/"},"modified":"2024-05-10T14:49:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T18:49:08","slug":"the-power-of-problem-gambling-advocacy-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org\/news\/the-power-of-problem-gambling-advocacy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Problem Gambling Advocacy Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
Problem Gambling Advocacy Day<\/a>, an annual event hosted by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), is an important opportunity to educate and inform legislators about the critical issue of problem gambling. This event invites stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to unite, connect, and drive change at the federal level.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What is Problem Gambling Advocacy Day?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Problem Gambling Advocacy Day unites experts, professionals, and organizations to raise awareness and advocate for effective problem gambling prevention, education, and treatment. Attendees participate in in-person meetings with legislators, share stories about their personal connection to problem gambling, and discuss the importance of a strong social safety net for those impacted. Armed with crucial expertise, attendees play a pivotal role in disseminating accurate information, dispelling myths about problem gambling, and fostering a deeper understanding of the issue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A Critical Funding Gap<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n NCPG estimates that 9 million American adults suffer from gambling addiction, resulting in an annual social cost of $14 billion. Despite this significant societal impact, resources and funding for problem gambling prevention, treatment, and research have fallen short. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Advocacy Day provides a platform to highlight this critical funding gap and advocate for federal support. By actively engaging with policymakers, attendees tie the importance of allocating resources to combat the escalating challenges of problem gambling in their communities. Drawing attention to the need for comprehensive and adequately funded programs benefits not only individuals and families affected by problem gambling, but also contributes to the development of more effective national strategies to address this growing public health concern.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n