On behalf of Collectors MD, I'm honored and humbled to have had the opportunity this past week at the NCPG Annual Conference to educate industry leaders in the problem gambling field on the nuances of hobby addiction and the emerging risks associated with modern collecting.
This represents a milestone made possible by more than 18 months of persistence, passion, and purpose. I’m incredibly grateful to The National Council on Problem Gambling for the opportunity, and a special thank you to Jamie Glick, Chigbo Nzoiwu, and our outstanding partners at The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado for their unwavering support and collaboration.
With hundreds of clinicians, researchers, educators, and subject matter experts now engaged in this conversation, we’re actively building something far bigger than just awareness. We’re creating access to best-in-class tools, evidence-based resources, and multidisciplinary expertise that will strengthen our ability to educate, support, and protect collectors.
This is how meaningful change begins - not through a single presentation, but by bringing the right people together around an issue that deserves thoughtful attention.
The future of the hobby will be healthier because of conversations like these, and we’re just getting started.
You can learn more about the Unboxed curriculum, developed in partnership between Collectors MD and PGCC, here: https://collecting.cogamblerhelp.org/
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