Panel discussion on problem gambling set for April 17

BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 1, 2010) — Problem gambling and its impact on families and the community will be the focus of a special panel group at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in April.

A panel of recovering problem gamblers and family members of a problem gambler will share their experiences on Wednesday, April 14, in the Great Room of Bemidji  State’s American Indian Resource Center. The panel, “The Hidden Addiction: Understanding Problem Gambling,” will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Additional panel members include Lynn Kistler, Bemidji Area Program for Recovery, and Roger Svendsen of the Northstar Gambling Alliance in Roseville, Minn.

The program is targeted to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students but is open to the Bemidji community. Bemidji State’s social work program is offering one continuing education unit in social work for attendees.

“Understanding Problem Gambling” is co-sponsored by the Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s Division of Student Development and Enrollment, Student Center for Health and Counseling, Office of Financial Aide and social work program.

For more information please contact Jay Passa, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ health education coordinator, at (218) 755-2080.

FOR YOUR CALENDAR
April 14
– 7 p.m. – Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ hosts panel discussion, “Understanding Problem Gambling.” Location: Great Room, American Indian Resource Center, Bemidji State campus. Admission: free, open to the public. Available for one continuing education unit in social work. Information: Jay Passa, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ health education coordinator, (218) 755-2080.