Compulsive behavior

ACRES UNVEILS TOOL TO IDENTIFY PLAYER SPEND THRESHOLD

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acres Manufacturing Company ("Acres") a leading casino loyalty and technology developer, today announced the release of a new customer rating system – Player Budget – that identifies each player's individual budget and spend habits. Player Budget's understanding of these habits enables casino operators to dramatically improve their direct marketing strategies by prioritizing players with deeper pockets and higher profit potential, while also offering new real-time protections for problem gamblers.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acres Manufacturing Company ("Acres") a leading casino loyalty and technology developer, today announced the release of a new customer rating system – Player Budget – that identifies each player's individual budget and spend habits.
  • Our Player Budget ratings system sets a new standard by identifying precisely how much each player is willing to spend, then recommending to the operator a strategic course of action to maximize the value of every player relationship."
  • After identifying the player's largest in-session loss, Player Budget assigns a personal spend threshold to each player, allowing casino marketers to customize incentive offers to each player based on their precise profit potential.
  • "Casinos waste untold billions each year through inefficient marketing offers, simply because they can't accurately identify a player's value," added Noah Acres.

Talkiatry and NOCD Team up to Strengthen OCD Care Journeys

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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When left untreated, OCD can lead to devastating consequences, including an increased risk of suicide and suicidal ideation.

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  • When left untreated, OCD can lead to devastating consequences, including an increased risk of suicide and suicidal ideation.
  • The partnership between Talkiatry and NOCD brings together two innovative practices that share a common goal of providing accessible and effective mental health care.
  • "By working together, Talkiatry and NOCD can reduce the frequency and intensity of OCD symptoms, improve coping strategies, and enhance the overall functioning and well-being of our mutual patients," said Robert Krayn, co-founder and CEO, Talkiatry.
  • Talkiatry and NOCD are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges by providing evidence-based care and breaking down barriers to accessing quality mental health care."

NCPG Releases Promotional Toolkit, Analytics Dashboard for National Problem Gambling Helpline

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has released a toolkit to facilitate the promotion of the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER, and an analytics dashboard providing information on incoming traffic to the Helpline.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has released a toolkit to facilitate the promotion of the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER, and an analytics dashboard providing information on incoming traffic to the Helpline.
  • NCPG operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline, a single national access point to a network of local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem.
  • In June 2022, NCPG partnered with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. to begin using their 1-800-GAMBLER number as the National Problem Gambling Helpline number.
  • Additionally, NCPG has launched a National Problem Gambling Helpline Analytics Dashboard.

Florida's 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine Unveils Notable Findings

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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SANFORD, Fla., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In light of March Madness in full swing, alongside National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, today the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) released some notable findings from its most recent Annual 24-Hour Problem Gambling Helpline Report [1].

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  • SANFORD, Fla., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In light of March Madness in full swing, alongside National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, today the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) released some notable findings from its most recent Annual 24-Hour Problem Gambling Helpline Report [1].
  • Contacts made to the FCCG's 888-ADMIT-IT Problem Gambling HelpLine during the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year continue to provide evidence that Floridians suffering from the negative effects of a gambling problem are in dire need of immediate supports.
  • "These findings conclude that it is time for state government to call upon all gambling operators to contribute to the cause.
  • Florida's 24/7 confidential multilingual 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine receives contacts from individuals seeking help or information for a gambling problem (gamblers and others adversely affected).

Santé Center for Healing's Announces Collegiate Scholarship Recipients

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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ARGYLE, Texas, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Santé Center for Healing is honored to announce three recipients of our annual collegiate scholarships. Pictures of the recipients are available upon request. The Deb Corley & Santé Center for Healing Scholarship is in honor of Santé's co-founder/co-owner Dr. Deb Corley, PhD, LMFT, LCDC, LSOTP, CSAT, CMAT. Recipients of this scholarship are pursuing a graduate degree towards work in the mental and behavioral health field.

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  • Santé Center for Healing is honored to announce three recipients of our annual collegiate scholarships.
  • ARGYLE, Texas, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Santé Center for Healing is honored to announce three recipients of our annual collegiate scholarships.
  • The Deb Corley & Santé Center for Healing Scholarship is in honor of Santé's co-founder/co-owner Dr. Deb Corley, PhD, LMFT, LCDC, LSOTP, CSAT, CMAT.
  • The Rip Corley & Santé Center for Healing Scholarship is in memory of Santé's co-founder Rip Corley, LMSW, RN.

The Future of Manipulative Design Regulation

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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This Holiday Season it is Essential to Gift Responsibly to Children

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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SANFORD, Fla., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling, is urging parents and adults to take the time necessary to determine what gifts might be best for children this holiday season. "The Gift Responsibly campaign, during National Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month in December is an opportunity for adults to be reminded that certain games and forms of entertainment, such as lottery tickets and scratch offs, are not harmless activities," explained Jennifer Kruse, Executive Director of the FCCG. Research findings show a direct relationship with receiving lottery tickets and scratch offs during childhood with risky, problematic gambling later in life [1]. "Gambling addiction is a concern across all populations and is a growing problem among youth. Therefore, it is up to all of us to be attentive to the gifts we select for children," Kruse added.

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  • Therefore, it is up to all of us to be attentive to the gifts we select for children," Kruse added.
  • Therefore, it is up to all of us to be attentive to the gifts we select for children," Kruse added.
  • In many cases, shoppers opt for gift cards because they allow recipients the freedom to purchase what they want.
  • Exacerbating matters is Florida schools still do not educate children about gambling addiction, limiting instruction to alcohol and substance abuse.

Emalex Biosciences Announces $250 Million Financing Round to Advance Investigational New Drug for Tourette Syndrome

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emalex Biosciences announced the closing of an upsized and oversubscribed $250 million Series D funding round that will fund a Phase 3 clinical trial and potential commercialization of a new class of drug for patients with Tourette Syndrome.

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  • Emalex Biosciences will conduct the largest clinical trial in North America for patients with Tourette Syndrome.
  • Bain Capital Life Sciences led the funding round with participation from Paragon Biosciences, Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company and several family offices.
  • Emalex Biosciences was created by Paragon Biosciences in 2018 to develop novel treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
  • Emalex Biosciences was created by Paragon Biosciences to develop new treatments for central nervous system disorders.

Handling Eating Challenges During the Holidays

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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MISSION, Kan., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Navigating recovery from an eating disorder is rarely easy, and the holiday season tends to be especially challenging. Family gatherings, disrupted routines, food-centered celebrations and more create an abundance of potentially triggering situations for people recovering from eating disorders.

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  • Family gatherings, disrupted routines, food-centered celebrations and more create an abundance of potentially triggering situations for people recovering from eating disorders.
  • The goal should not be to plan or control every aspect of the holidays or get through them without slip-ups.
  • Even if you're going home for the holidays, make it a priority to meet with your care team via phone or video chat.
  • Creating this positive frame of mind can help you feel better prepared to tackle the challenges the holidays can bring.

Santé Center for Healing's Offers 3 Collegiate Scholarships

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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ARGYLE, Texas, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three scholarship awards will benefit collegiate students wishing to further and advance their education, whether they are in recovery and/or pursuing careers in the mental and behavioral health fields.

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  • "We offer these collegiate scholarships with the desire to assist individuals who are working to further their education.
  • The Dr. Deb Corley & Sant Center for Healing Scholarship in honor of Sant's co-founder/co-owner M. Deborah Corley, PhD.
  • The Sam Slaton & Sant Center for Healing Scholarship in celebration of Sant's CEO Sam Slaton, MEd, LPC-S, MBA, MHSM years of leadership.
  • About Sant Center for Healing: Sant Center for Healing provides integrity-driven, evidence-based, and personalized long-term recovery for those suffering from substance use disorders, mental health, trauma, problematic sexual behavior, co-occurring disordered eating and other compulsive behaviors.