Adolescent Gambling: A Growing Concern

• By: Richard Anemone, MPS, LMHC Behavioral Mental Health Counseling PLLC
• April 24th, 2024
• adolescents, gambling addiction, Spring 2024 Issue
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Adolescent gambling has turned into a difficult issue that can have huge negative ramifications for the individual, family, and communities. A representative sample of 2,274 US residents aged 14–21 participated in a random telephone survey. Findings revealed that 68% had engaged in gambling in...

The Impacts of Problem Gambling

• By: Colleen Jones Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center
• October 1st, 2020
• addiction, fall 2020 issue, gambling addiction, hidden addiction, mental health, suicide
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According to the CDC (CDC, 2020) suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. This is a concerning statistic and many people struggle with their mental health every day. There are many factors that may lead someone to think that suicide is the only option, but have you ever...