Thousands of online gambling sites have popped up in the past decade, and the number of teenagers who gamble for money has also spiked. Approximately 60 – 80% of high school students gamble for money, and 4 – 7% show signs of a gambling addiction. Kids in high school have twice the rate of gambling problems as adults, and the consequences can be severe: clinical depression, gambling debts that lead to theft, poor grades, and disrupted social relationships.
Teens may gamble compulsively as a way to deal with anxiety, boredom, depression, and stress. Some research suggests that gambling addiction, much like other compulsive behaviors, activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings. This is one reason why problem gamblers find it so difficult to control or stop gambling and why they persist in spite of negative consequences.
If you’re concerned that your teen might be gambling too much, you’re not alone!
Though anyone can develop a gambling addiction, studies have revealed some risk factors that can increase susceptibility to a dependency. These factors include:
Here are some tips for parents:
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