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National Convention and Seminar 2026
April 24-26 we will gather for the national meeting and professional seminar at Gardermoen. The weekend consists of both professional refresher courses and good conversations. The seminar will be held on Saturday, followed by the national meeting for delegates and the national meeting dinner with awards ceremony. On Sunday, a new board will be constituted. Program for the weekend Friday Saturday Sunday Great to have on your mobile Download the program and get a full overview of the weekend,
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Gambling problems increase the risk of suicide
– Far more than many people think A meta-analysis in The Lancet shows a clear connection between gambling problems and suicidal thoughts and actions. For Gambling Addiction Norway, this confirms something we have long seen in our encounters with people: Gambling is never just about the gambling. An invisible risk with serious consequences When talking about gambling addiction, it is often about
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Bergen HF Health Center expands e-treatment to the entire country
Digital help just a click away Getting help for gambling addiction should not depend on where you live. That's why it's good news when Bergen Health now makes its digital treatment offer available to the entire country. What's happening Bergen Health opens up its pilot for e-treatment of gambling addicts to apply to the whole of Norway, out
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Over one million Norwegians affected by gambling problems
A recent nationally representative survey from Gambling Addiction Norway shows that gambling problems affect a much larger proportion of the population than many might think. A full 26.5% of the adult population has either had problems with gambling themselves, or knows someone who has. This corresponds to over 1 million people. The survey was conducted by InFact with 4,000
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New chairman of the board of directors of Gambling Addiction Norway: We must ensure that the help lasts
Gambling Addiction Norway is facing a challenging time. With an ever-increasing need for help and support, but with financial constraints that threaten operations, there are major challenges awaiting the new chairman. We spoke to Marius Grimestrand about the way forward, what he brings to the role, and why the work of Gambling Addiction Norway is important.
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Vital help is lost!
This is a call from the National Assembly 2025! We are now losing our service called the Response Service due to lack of financial resources. The helpline is the very heart of our organization and the gateway to all our help services. Refusal of support for our helpline forces us to close the “front door” to our services – the first, crucial contact for
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Notice of the 2025 National Convention
The National Assembly is a unique opportunity to get involved, contribute your input, and help shape the future of the organization. It brings together committed members from all over the country to discuss important issues, share experiences, and build community.