March Madness and fantasy sports games are not a just a game of skill but involves chance, which is gambling when it involves money. It encourages youth as young as six to have a financial stake in the outcomes of games. With valuable monetary prizes, youth may believe that gambling is a safe and effective way to earn money and bet more to win. The truth is youth engaged in March Madness and fantasy sports games are more like to develop problem gambling later in life. In fact, 1 in every 20 college students develops a gambling problem. Recognize some of the signs. Is there an unusual interest in sports scores or stats; unexplained financial problems, borrowing money or selling their things? Do they have a large amount of money or changes in personality or behavior? These are all signs of problem gambling. For a list of gambling programs that WDAC provides at no cost to schools/youth groups/afterschool click here.
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Drug and Alcohol Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) – responsible for providing peer support and guidance to adults struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) issues. The Certified Recovery Specialist will assess client resources and needs, develop individual recovery plans, facilitate linkage to treatment and recovery resources, and provide education and support in all stages of the recovery process.
MUST HAVE A H.S. DIPLOMA/GED AND A VALID PA LICENSE, VEHICLE, AND INSURANCE! The CRS will remove barriers to continuing treatment, engage in warm hand-offs from high acuity settings and engage individuals in a chosen pathway to recovery.
Must have PCB CRS credential.