Together we can prevent problem gambling.

ARPG serves as the Arkansas advocate for programs and services to assist people affected by problem gambling and promotion of financial literacy.

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The ARPG Council is the Arkansas state affiliate for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)

The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2021, committed to providing services and programs for those with gambling problems, their families, employers, students, treatment professionals, and the greater community through gambling addiction treatment support, information and education, advocacy, research, and prevention efforts.

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Professional Training and Certifications

The ARPG Council offers three stages of training and certification modules for treatment professionals.

 
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STAGE 1
12 CE Hours

Arkansas Gambling and Problem Gambling

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STAGE 2
12 CE Hours

Gambling Treatment Approach/ Application

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Advanced
4-6 CE Hours

Specialty Topics Presented by an Expert

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Completion of
CE Hours for GAMB Certification

 

All three courses may be taken individually and offer great information for anyone interested in learning more about problem gambling and gambling services in Arkansas. To learn more about the process of training or certification, email: info@arpgcouncil.org

Recommended Reading for Treatment Providers:

  • Pathological Gambling: Etiology, Comorbidity, and Treatment by Nancy Petry, Washington DC: American Psychological Association (2005)