Protecting The Next Generation Of Collectors
The next generation of collectors is already here, and it’s our youth. They’re opening packs at kitchen tables, watching breaks on tablets, memorizing player stats,
The next generation of collectors is already here, and it’s our youth. They’re opening packs at kitchen tables, watching breaks on tablets, memorizing player stats,
Cognitive dissonance is the quiet tension that forms when what we believe about ourselves doesn’t match what we’re actually doing. In our collecting journeys, it
There’s a feeling most of us recognize instantly, even if we struggle to describe it. It settles deep in your stomach—heavy, hollow, unmistakable. You feel
Over the past year, I’ve sat in dozens of calls and meetings with councils, coalitions, recovery organizations, treatment centers, technology platforms, and national helplines—1-800-GAMBLER, Gamblers
There’s a hard truth many of us eventually face in recovery: not every wound we caused will be forgiven. Not every person we hurt will
Leading a movement like Collectors MD requires a level of consistency that doesn’t always come naturally. The work is steady, often invisible, sometimes exhausting, and
At Right Choice Recovery, the facility I work at part-time where I lead gambling-addiction groups several nights a week, ‘advanced insanity’ is a phrase we
Several headlines hit the hobby this past week, and together they highlight an important truth about modern collecting—one worth understanding, not fearing. First came the
Every industry with even a whisper of potential harm comes with a warning label. Alcohol has “Drink Responsibly”. Cigarettes have graphic Surgeon General statements. Casinos
Movements don’t grow because one person works harder—they grow because many people move in the same direction with shared purpose. Collectors MD was never meant
The hobby has always evolved quickly, but every so often a shift comes along that isn’t just a new product or a new feature—it’s a
Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership with Evive, a free mobile app that helps people understand their relationship with gambling and find support—bringing practical tools