A Positive Approach to Empowering the Next Generation
As the Super Bowl approaches, excitement is in the air. With all this excitement, youth may feel pressured to participate in sports gambling with family and peers. Therefore, this game can serve as a reminder of the growing issue of underage gambling. It’s essential that we take proactive steps to help protect young people from the ...
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New Year, New YOU: Taking Action Against Youth Gambling
As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can make a positive impact on the next generation. Youth face challenges that can affect their decisions, including risky behaviors like gambling. With the increasing presence of gambling advertisements, online platforms, and peer influences, it’s important our young people ...
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Safe Holiday Gifting
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 ...
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Addressing the Impact of Veterans Gambling on Youth
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 ...
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The Importance of Media Literacy
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 ...
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Celebrating Recovery for Youth and Young Adults
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 ...
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Back To School Gambling Harm Prevention
This back-to-school season, let’s prioritize well-being, including safeguarding against the risks of gambling....
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Preventing Early Initiation of Youth 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 ...
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Youth Gambling Data
Families Preventing 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 ...
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