CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) launched “Are You Really Winning?” - a campaign to build awareness of problem gambling and to promote helpline services for people experiencing gambling problems. According to research by Health Resources in Action (HRiA), four percent, or nearly 400,000, of Illinois residents have a gambling disorder, and another seven percent, or 700,000, are at risk of developing a gambling disorder. The “Are You Really Winning?” campaign will reach across the state through TV, radio, social media, and sponsorships to educate the general public on the signs and symptoms of gambling disorder and on the resources available to those in need of support. The campaign highlights the signs of problem gambling by asking these questions: Have you ever felt restless, on edge, or irritable when trying to stop or cut down on gambling? Have you ever tried to ask people for money to help with financial problems caused by gambling
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