The holiday season is synonymous with joy, generosity, and family togetherness. It’s a cherished opportunity to bring happiness to youth, young adults and their peers with thoughtful and exciting gifts. However, amidst the festivities, it’s vital to recognize and address potential risks, particularly the increasing link between holiday gifting and gambling. Understanding the Risks In … Safe Holiday Gifting
This November, we are observing Veterans and Military Families Awareness Month. As we do, it’s essential to highlight an important issue that affects Veterans, their families, and especially the youth who look up to them: gambling. Veterans act as unique and respected role models within their communities, often as heroes and role models for young … Addressing the Impact of Veterans Gambling on Youth
Empowering Youth Against Gambling: The Importance of Media Literacy In today’s digital landscape, young people encounter a multitude of gambling advertisements. The impact of these messages on their gambling behaviors is significant. To combat this, we need to empower our youth with critical thinking skills and the ability to make informed choices. Media literacy is … The Importance of Media Literacy
Welcome to Recovery Month! The month of September is dedicated to celebrating recovery for individuals and families in recovery from addiction. Therefore, it’s a time to celebrate the successes and the challenges that were overcome on the journey of recovery from problem gambling and other addictions. Understanding Recovery Recovery from gambling is when someone has … Celebrating Recovery for Youth and Young Adults
This back-to-school season, let’s prioritize well-being, including safeguarding against the risks of gambling.
Youth problem gamblers often report placing their initial bet at an early age. This typically happens around 10-11 years old. The greater availability and accessibility of gambling opportunities significantly contributes to early initiation of youth gambling behavior (OASAS, 2022). Family and peers’ favorable attitudes for gambling increases the odds that youth will begin gambling at … Preventing Early Initiation of Youth Gambling
Families stand as the foundation of prevention when it comes to protecting youth from the pitfalls of gambling. In their developing years from childhood to young adulthood, family bonds serve as the first line of defense against the allure of gambling. Through nurturing relationships, active involvement, and fostering a supportive environment, families instill values and … Families Preventing Youth Gambling
Between 20% and 40% of youth are gambling (OASAS, 2022) (Winters and Derevensky, 2019) (OASAS, 2015). We also know that 94% of individuals who struggle with gambling harm will have at least one co-occurring mental health disorder or addiction (Pricel et al., 2021). The earlier we engage in discussions and take action to prevent youth gambling, the better equipped … Youth Gambling and Mental Health
The holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and family gatherings. As parents, it’s natural to want to make this time special for our children through thoughtful and exciting gifts. However, in the age of digital advancements and online temptations, it’s crucial for parents to approach holiday gifting with an awareness of potential risks, … Holiday Gifting for Parents: Nurturing Responsible Habits and Avoiding Youth Gambling Pitfalls
