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This senate resolution recognizes March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and commends various agencies and organizations working to raise public awareness about gambling disorder. The resolution highlights that gambling disorder is a serious public health issue classified as an addiction by the American Psychiatric Association, with similarities to alcohol and drug dependence. It notes that the Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) has been providing treatment services through the California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (CalGETS) program since 2009, which has helped nearly 21,000 problem gamblers and their families through services like a multilingual helpline, text and online chat support, group treatment, and self-help resources. The resolution also emphasizes that gambling disorder can lead to significant physical and mental health challenges, including hypertension, obesity, depression, and anxiety, and that treatment can be effective in minimizing harm to individuals, families, and communities. By passing this resolution, the California Senate aims to recognize the importance of addressing problem gambling and supporting those affected by this "concealed disease" while commending the collaborative efforts of various state agencies and organizations in raising awareness and providing support.

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