Today, KnowTheOdds is excited to launch new videos, an infographic and a new Spanish-language gambling addiction resource site for people interested in learning more about problem gambling.
Problem gambling is a worldwide issue, and organizations are working hard to raise awareness. Find out how you can educate others about gambling addiction.
Find out more about 2014’s National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (NPGAM) and what you can do to help raise awareness about gambling addiction.
Support groups such as Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon are available for people dealing with gambling addiction to share stories and learn from each other.
In 2013, the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders recategorized gambling disorder.
Many studies suggest that the rate of problem gambling in college students is alarmingly high, with one stating it affects as many as six percent of students. That’s more than double the rate of the general population.
