Whether you like it or not, part of being a teenager is feeling the need to look cool and fit in. Most teens may not know that nearly 90% of youth age 14-21 do not gamble on a regular basis (Welte, 2007). There’s good reason for not participating in underage gambling, and that is because… Read more »
Welcome to the 2017 Problem Gambling Awareness Month! Problem Gambling Awareness Month is intended to bring awareness to the need to have conversations about problem gambling. During the month of March, you’ll be inundated with facts, ideas, helpful tips, links, videos and a multitude of other resources that will help you have the conversation about… Read more »
As the holidays are approaching, many people begin to scramble looking for different types of gifts to give to the people that they love. As people get more and more desperate, they may think of getting a scratch off ticket for a teen, especially to put in stockings and cards. These gifts are meant for… Read more »
Thanksgiving has passed, and there were many things for everyone to be thankful for. If you’re struggling with problem gambling, it may have been difficult finding things to be thankful for. There may have been family members who expressed unhappy feelings about your gambling. There may have been more past-due notices to remind you that… Read more »
Veterans Day is just around the corner, and what better way to honor the men and women who served our country than to support them. There are many ways we can reach out and support our veterans, but, when thinking about problem gambling, one great way to support our veterans is to look for signs… Read more »
Are you struggling with Problem Gambling? What is the difference between a social gambling and a problem gambling? It may be difficult to understand the difference between these different gambling classifications, but it’s actually quite simple once we break it down. If you believe you, or a loved one, may be struggling with problem gambling,… Read more »
