Underage gambling can have negative effects on youth and their peers, and there are many things that school personnel can do to decrease the prevalence of underage gambling. Who does underage gambling affect? Studies have shown that underage gambling can have damaging effects on youth who gamble, and on those around them. Youth who gamble… Read more »
There are so many things that parents tell teens to be aware of, from crossing the street safely, to avoiding addictive behaviors. For the third week in Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the focus is on parents talking with their youth about the risks of underage gambling. The teenage years are a time of great change… Read more »
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 »
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 »
