In the seemingly neverending process of creating a healthy nation, we recently celebrated National Public Health Week. National Public Health Week occurs during the first week of April every year. For nearly 20 years, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has served as the organizer for the event. Each year during this time, the APHA […]

Gambling is innocently taught at a young age. Activities such as playing bingo, participating in drawings at school, taking part in some family poker or obtaining scratch-off lottery tickets for a gift are a few of the innocent activities our youth are taking part in. Children deem these to be completely acceptable as well because […]

Imagine having your depression or bipolar disorder treated, but develop other serious problems in the process. That’s exactly what Abilify is doing. The FDA reported in 2015 that 1.6 million Americans used Abilify or any other related aripiprazole drug. It’s caused a lot of trouble for the people prescribed to it. The Side Effects of […]

How does a recovering alcoholic avoid the bars, parties and shenanigans that St. Patrick’s Day brings? The Council on Compulsive Gambling in New Jersey has a few suggestions for you. Although the celebration has come and gone, it kicks off an entire spring and summer season of heavy-drinking holidays. Keep this tips by your side […]

March Madness is considered to be one of the biggest gambling events of the year. For most, this annual tournament is an entertainment diversion. But what do you do if you suffer from a gambling addiction? The championship game has come and gone, but for many, the event is still on our minds. Hours upon […]

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey understands gambling from a multicultural perspective. If you attended our statewide conference back in September, that wouldn’t be a surprise to you. The 34th annual conference, appropriately titled, “Gambling From a Multicultural Perspective,” connected people of all backgrounds, and allowed a variety of individuals to share their […]

2017 is here, but are you ready? Is this the year you transform into the person you’ve always wanted to be? The Council of Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is rooting for you to achieve all of your positive aspirations.   Before we suggest some common New Year’s resolutions, let’s stick to what we know […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Cockadoodledooooooo!” Rise and shine – 2017 is the year of the Rooster! In case you forgot, Saturday, January 28th, marked the Chinese New Year, which uses a 12-year cycle, where one animal represents each of those 12 years. In Chinese tradition, there are zodiac readings that correlate with every animal/birth year. If […]

The NFL championship game is widely considered the biggest sports game of the entire year, especially in the US. Here are some general facts about the recent history regarding the big game:   The 49th NFL Championship (2015) holds the record for highest TV viewership out of all pro football championship games to date, with […]

During the holiday season, families frantically shop for last-minute gifts with the hopes of bringing a smile to their loved one’s face. During these days, many of the high-demand items are out of stock, which doesn’t leave you with many options. Time for plan B… For many, cash and gift cards are the easy way […]

Stress can be the cause and result of addiction: An alcoholic can head to the local tavern to help take the edge off. A problematic gambler can Uber to the casino to cope with relationship woes. Regular narcotics users may take drugs to get through the work day. Sex addicts might seek a bedroom partner […]

Welcome to the second part of our 2016 review, where we will list the final five moments that stood out for the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. If you haven’t read part one yet, click HERE to catch up.   Without further ado, here are the top five gambling-related topics, moments and events […]

Two-thousand and sixteen was a great year, and we could not have done it alone. Thanks to our friends, families, colleagues and you; we were able to successfully help hundreds of people affected by problematic gaming and gambling addictions. To conclude the year, we are going to recap ten important topics that we discussed over […]

During the holiday season, many people look forward to taking a few vacations days to snuggle up with their significant other. Winter movies, fresh eggnog and newly unwrapped presents become aphrodisiacs, and love is in the air across the globe. While this sounds nice (and it is nice for most couples), there is a lot […]

When many young people first think about what addiction is, their minds generally picture somebody who is suffering from substance dependency issues, but there is a lot more to addiction than what initially meets the eye (or the mind). According to Neva Pryor, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, while […]

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays here at the CCGNJ. Living in a fast-paced world, sometimes we forget to take a deep breath and reflect on the little things in life that we have to be grateful for. That being said, we feel that it’s appropriate to open up and give you an unfiltered, […]

The stage was set for the 34th Annual Statewide Conference on Compulsive Gambling. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) put together an impressive lineup of speakers, presenters and exhibits to help spread awareness about problem gambling, and how it affects multiple cultures across NJ. Although the CCGNJ is known as a gambling […]

Domestic violence is not reserved to physical altercations between couples. It encompasses a wide spectrum of destructive behavior that includes physical, sexual and psychological attacks. While it is commonly thought of as something between significant others, it can also occur between family members, friends and roommates. According to Neva Pryor, Executive Director of the Council […]

Even the most courageous men and women who serve our country are prone to losing a battle with substance use disorder, problematic gambling, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many people are unaware of what military veterans go through on a daily basis once returning home after duty.  (Image Source) Numbers don’t lie: There are more […]

October is home to National Mental Health Awareness Week. While these seven days are designated to educate people about mental health issues, it’s important that the other 358 follow suit. This movement’s goal is to let everybody know that mental illness is not equated to personal weakness. According to Neva Pryor, Executive Director of the […]