Division on Addiction

03/20/2026

Urge surfing is a mindfulness technique that can help teens refrain from engaging in behaviors they are trying to reduce (e.g., alcohol or drug use).

03/19/2026

Adults can help teens build self-efficacy by demonstrating and encouraging skills like assertiveness, decision-making, and self-control. Failure to master these skills might lead teens to poor coping strategies, like alcohol and drug use.

03/18/2026

Mind-body practices, like yoga, are an effective way to reduce substance use among adolescents.

03/17/2026

New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from Université Paris Nanterre that examined the impact of gambling advertising on gamblers in France, with a focus on discovering groups that might be especially susceptible to the impact of ads. https://basisonline.org/2026/03/17/ads-everywhere-relationship-gambling-marketing-behaviors-french-gamblers/

03/16/2026

Welcome to week three of ! While Gambling Disorder Screening Day has passed, the need for problem gambling screening is always present.

Join NCPG tomorrow for an exciting webinar featuring three problem gambling screening tools. Attendees will learn what each tool measures, when to administer screenings, and how results inform interventions and referrals.

Register today: NCPGambling.org/Webinars

03/16/2026

Problem gambling doesn’t exist in isolation. It affects our families, friends, workplaces, and communities. Awareness helps reduce stigma and reminds people that they don’t have to struggle alone.

03/13/2026

KSNV News 3, Las Vegas did a story about Gambling Disorder Screening Day! Dr. Debi LaPlante, Director of the Division on Addiction, was interviewed and shared insights on spotting risky gambling behaviors and the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen. Watch here:

A partnership between MGM Resorts, BetMGM, and Cambridge Health Alliance is highlighting the importance of recognizing problem gambling as part of the 13th annu

03/12/2026

: New resources! These materials focus on gambling education and risk reduction, designed for young adults and the professionals who support them. Download here: https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/outreach-resources/gdsd/toolkit/materials-for-emerging-adults/

03/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Gambling Disorder Screening Day! Did you host a screening event? We’d love to hear how it went. Please consider completing our Host Data Reporting Form to help us capture the reach of this year’s efforts and make improvements for next year: https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/outreach-resources/gdsd/toolkit/host-data-reporting-form/

03/10/2026

Heading to the St. Louis Blues game tonight? We’ll be there tabling for Gambling Disorder Screening Day! Stop by to say hi, grab some resources, and take a quick gambling self-check.

03/10/2026

We’re at the Boston Bruins game for Gambling Disorder Screening Day! If you’re at the game, stop by our table to take a brief gambling self-check and pick up free swag and resources!

03/10/2026

Considering a change to your gambling? There are many resources and tools available to support you – whether you want to adjust, cut back, or stop entirely. Explore options and find out what works for you: https://divisiononaddiction.org/talk-about-gambling