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 … New Year, New YOU: Taking Action Against Youth Gambling
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
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
The next generation is often impacted and affected by issues and decisions within our communities. Messages promoting risky behavior through advertisements, the internet, and the behaviors of adults can become normalized with the constant exposure to our youth. Gambling harm can impact both adults and youth. According to a recent survey in NYS, nearly 40% … New Year, New YOU Decide
