Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2026
- Debbie W
- Mar 1
- 1 min read
Problem Gambling isn't about willpower, it's about brain chemistry. The same dopamine response tied to substance use disorders is activated here, making it harder to stop, even when the consequences are clear. Awareness changes how we respond. Communities change outcomes. Caring Communities, Stronger Futures.
Visit the NYC Regional Addiction Resource Center's resource guide for prevention, gambling, treatment, and recovery resources throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island at: https://www.rarc-iuany.org