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Youth Gambling

Youth Gambling
Adolescents with Gambling Problems...
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Adolescents with Gambling Problems...

  • come from all social backgrounds and are both male and female;
  • are usually competitive, perfectionist, bright and extroverted;
  • started gambling at home in their pre-teens;
  • began gambling socially by playing cards, betting on sports pools, or buying lottery tickets;
  • are unaware when a social activity crosses over to become a problem.

Many Adolescent Gamblers...

  • are living in a dysfunctional environment. They may feel hurt, guilty, rejected, or confused;
  • have poor relations with family and friends due to their gambling;
  • may be experiencing eating disorders, drug and alcohol problems, or some of their family members may have these problems.

Information from various publications of the Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) and the Compulsive Gambling Center, Maryland USA

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