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U.S. survey estimates 750,000, mostly males, are hooked   MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 750,000 American teens and young adults are problem gamblers according to researchers at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions. Problem gambling is defined as gambling associated with three or more negative consequences, such as gambling more than you intended or stealing money to gamble. The national telephone survey of almost 2,300 respondents, ages 14 to 21, found that 2.1 percent were problem gamblers, which works out to a nationwide total of … Read More »

  An estimated 750,000 American teens and young adults are problem gamblers according to researchers at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions. Problem gambling is defined as gambling associated with three or more negative consequences, such as gambling more than you intended or stealing money to gamble. The national telephone survey of almost 2,300 respondents, ages 14 to 21, found that 2.1 percent were problem gamblers, which works out to a nationwide total of about 750,000 young problem gamblers, the researchers said. They also found that 11 percent … Read More »

Warning signs and how to get help Whether you bet on sports, scratch cards, roulette, poker, or slots—in a casino or online—problem gambling can strain relationships, interfere with work, and lead to financial catastrophe. You may even do things you never thought you would, like stealing money to gamble or pay your debts. You may think you can’t stop but, with the right help, you can overcome a gambling problem or addiction and regain control of your life.  The first step is recognizing and acknowledging the problem. Understanding gambling addiction … Read More »