Did you know that nearly 50% of people struggling with gambling disorder have thoughts of suicide? Therefore, someone who knows two people struggling with “repeated problematic gambling behavior that causes significant problems or distress” (APA) likely knows at least one who may have thoughts about suicide. Problem gambling affects millions of Americans, and we’re looking… Read more »
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. All throughout March, you’ll have the opportunity to learn an abundance of facts about this disorder, what you can do, and where to find help for those who need it. Defining Problem Gambling Problem gambling can be defined as any time gambling causes problems in your life. Gambling disorder… Read more »
As we come to the end of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, it’s important to talk about where gambling may begin: youth. 68% of American youth between the ages of 14 and 21 have gambled, and these youth are at more than double the risk for developing problem gambling than the general population; the younger a… Read more »
