Substance Misuse and a Roll of the Dice
Young people are more likely to develop gambling problems than adults. Those who start gambling early are more likely to become addicted as they grow older. Risk factors include easy access to gambling, social acceptance, cultural norms, and early exposure during adolescence.
Throughout the month of March, the National Council on Problem Gambling offers resources to help local communities better understand the problem, along with access to support. If you're looking for additional information, the PTTC Network has a number of resources on the topic. Our partners at the Central East PTTC have published this article, and later this month Region 3 will be hosting the webinar Rolling the Dice on Our Future: Addressing the Youth Gambling Epidemic.
Later this summer, the National Council will be hosting their annual conference in Nashville. Conference Scholarships are available, with information available on their website.