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02/26/2009 - National Problem Gambling Awareness Week Begins Mar. 1 - A 2008 study conducted for the Department of Health and
Hospitals revealed as many as 100,000 Louisiana citizens
struggle with problem gambling every day.
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11/05/2008 - Study: Gambling Addiction in Louisiana Remains Prevalent - According to results from the 2008 Louisiana Study on
Problem Gambling, pathological gambling addiction services
continue to be in demand as the rate of pathological
gamblers in the state remains steady. This news comes
as the Department of Health and Hospitals – Office for
Addictive Disorders prepares for its 10th Annual State
Conference on Gambling Behavior on Nov. 5 – 7.
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03/09/2008 - National Problem Gambling Awareness Week Begins March 9 - Problem or pathological gambling is often called
the “hidden addiction.”
To help raise awareness about Louisiana’s services for
those experiencing problems with gambling, Gov. Bobby
Jindal has declared the week of March 9 as Problem
Gambling Awareness Week. The movement coincides with a
national effort taking place.
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