Sports Betting On the Rise
Seeking Understanding During Problem Gambling Awareness Month Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) takes place every March because of the increase in gambling and sports betting this time of year. Betting on sports was legalized in 2018, and with the rise of AI,…
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Compass Mark Wins First-ever State Prevention Impact Award
Nomination Compass Mark is one of two recipients of the new Prevention Impact in Action Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP). This DDAP initiative recognizes substance use and problem gambling prevention teams, projects, and accomplishments…
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Prevention is Best Done Together: ExtraGive 2024
The world is complicated. Today we’re focusing on the young people whom we serve. Some, we spend 2 minutes with at a health expo, handing out a stress ball with a tip for handling anger. Others, like the young people…
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Preventing Misuse of Medicines: Get Deterra® Bags
Compass Mark is offering free medication disposal bags to residents & organizations in Lancaster and Chester Counties, PA. Keeping unused or expired medications in your medicine cabinet can lead to misuse or accidental ingestion. The newest option for the disposal…
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Position Paper: Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis in PA
There are several bills related to the legalization of adult use cannabis circulating in the PA Legislature, including HB 1180 and SB 846. Many expect that a vote on this issue will take place this session. In response, The Board…
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Problem Gambling Awareness: Every Story Matters
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month with the theme Every Story Matters—a chance to build understanding and support for people impacted by gambling disorders (GD). Any positive screening for substance use disorder (SUD) or mental illness should include a gambling assessment, as research has shown…
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Positive Change Virtual Conference
Register for the Positive Change Virtual Conference by March 12 to receive your Snack Box of tasty treats before the event! The event is April 3 & 4, 2024 from 8:00am – 12:30pm each day. This year’s theme is Bridging the Gaps: Building…
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Our Generous Partners Support Addiction Prevention
Justin Manning, Senior VP, Mid Penn Bank & Eric Kennel, Executive Director, Compass Mark Our agency is grateful for the generosity of Mid Penn Bank and their ongoing support through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, which allows businesses to redirect their state tax…
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Bears Bring Comfort to Children of Incarcerated Parents
Our Family Services Advocates give stuffed bears to their clients- children with incarcerated parents. The bears have a recording inside with their parent’s voice on it.
2022/2023 Annual Report Reflects the Faces of Prevention
Our 2022-2023 Annual Report reflects the partnerships and relationships we have created and the work we’ve done to prevent addiction in Pennsylvania.