National Council On Problem Gambling

by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker
Oct 7, 2006
 

National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)

National Council on Problem Gambling is a Washington based organization which basically provides helping hand for pathological gamblers and their family. This institution conducts programs and services to assists problem gamblers and their families. NCPG is not an anti gambling organization. It is just an organization which deals with the problem of gambling. It ensures the available treatment for gambler. It also encourages the research and development programs for prevention of gambling. NCPG takes initiative for the awareness of pathological gambling and advocate education for them.

The NCPG was conceived as the national representative of the problem gambling field. There are three types of members in National Council on Problem Gambling, state affiliate, corporate and individual

Programs of NCPG:

National Council on Problem Gambling conducts various programs for the benefit of pathological gamblers. These programs are:

• Helpline: Operation of a nationwide 24/7 link on National Problem Gambling Helpline Network to local resources.

• National Certified Gambling Counselor (NCGC): NCPG administered credential for treatment providers who have met the requirements of the National Gambling Counselor Certification Board.

• Hold Conferences: NCPG also holds conferences on gambling related problem and issue.

• Distribute literature: It distributes literature; spread knowledge on problem gambling treatment, research, and recovery.       

• National Problem Gambling Awareness Week: It also organizes National Problem Gambling Awareness Week to increase awareness of pathological gambling among people.

• Education: NCPG provides education on problem gambling issues to Federal, state, tribal and international governments and agencies

Resources available on NCPG:

There are various resources available for compulsive gamblers and their family in NCPG on problem gambling issue. NCPG use to link others gambling related websites in their website which provides pathological gambling information and treatment.

Treatment Program:

Treatment program is available with NCPG which provide by the trained and experienced psychiatrics and doctors. National Council on Problem Gambling provides following treatment for pathological gambler.

Residential Treatment:

NCPG organized residential treatment program for compulsive gambling which includes domestic violence treatment homes, non-hospital addiction treatment centers, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric treatment centers, or other non-medical settings. In this treatment gambler assist by trained professional which expert with behavioral health disorders or related problems.

Inpatient Treatment:

Inpatient treatment program provide a protective environment to the client which includes medical stabilization, support, treatment for psychiatric or addictive disorders, and supervision. Inpatient treatment is provided 24 hours, 7 days a week. It is a well equipped and integrated hospital service.

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