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Stay informed on all things Nicasa Behavioral Services by exploring our latest insights and updates.

  • Building Healthy Sports Betting Habits During Basketball Season

    February 12, 2026

    Gambling

    Building Healthy Sports Betting Habits During Basketball Season

    Every spring, excitement builds across the country as college basketball takes center stage. Fans [...]

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  • Stay in Control While Enjoying the Game: Safe Sports Betting Tips

    January 26, 2026

    Gambling

    Stay in Control While Enjoying the Game: Safe Sports Betting Tips

    The excitement of the upcoming football game, or any major sporting event, can be [...]

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  • How Today’s Gambling Landscape Is Changing & How Nicasa Is Responding

    January 19, 2026

    Gambling, Teen/Youth

    How Today’s Gambling Landscape Is Changing And How Nicasa Is Responding

    A recent New York Times article, “Growing Up in the Midwest, Zach Everett Saw [...]

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  • The Hidden Harm of Labels: Moving Beyond “Gambling Addict”

    January 6, 2026

    Education, Gambling, Treatment

    The Hidden Harm of Labels: Moving Beyond “Gambling Addict”

    Many people searching for help type phrases like “help for gambling addiction,” into a [...]

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  • Think Before You Gift

    December 9, 2025

    Gambling, Teen/Youth

    Think Before You Gift: Why Responsible Holiday Giving Matters

    Every year, the holiday season brings joy, celebration, and the fun of choosing the [...]

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  • Gift Responsibly Campaign

    December 1, 2025

    Company News, Gambling

    Nicasa Joins 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign

    Nicasa Behavioral Health Services Joins 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness of Youth [...]

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  • Why Youth Gambling Is More Common Than You Think

    November 10, 2025

    Education, Gambling, Teen/Youth

    Why Youth Gambling Is More Common Than You Think

    When most people think of gambling, they picture slot machines, poker tables, lottery tickets, [...]

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  • September 18, 2025

    Education, Gambling, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Use, Treatment

    The Connection Between Recovery and Suicide Prevention

    Every September, two important observances take center stage: National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention [...]

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  • Girl Thinking

    March 20, 2025

    Gambling, Mental Health, Substance Use, Treatment

    Quick Facts: Women and Gambling

    Here are some quick facts about women and gambling. March is both Women’s History Month [...]

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  • March 11, 2024

    Gambling, Teen/Youth

    Teen Gambling Risks

    A significant body of research shows that young brains are often the most impressionable and [...]

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