Problem Gambling Summit Tackles Cultural Barriers

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Problem gambling crosses the lines of culture, race and economic status—impacting more than a million people in California. The 2013 Problem Gambling Training Summit, hosted by the California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) on March 4-5 in San Diego, will focus on prevention and treatment approaches tailored for the state’s diverse populations. “There is not a one-size-fits-all solution for problem gamblers,” said OPG Deputy Director Terri Sue Canale. “Language and cultural barriers have to be considered when looking at effective prevention and treatment approaches.”

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