The sports betting boom has drawn in millions of young men. Are recovery efforts for problem gamblers lagging behind? By Erik Vance For this story, Erik Vance spoke to scientists, advocates, ...
These signs could be a precursor for something more serious or hidden. Watch for them in those you care about, and be aware if you start exhibiting any of these behaviors or attitudes when you gamble.
On a recent Sunday morning in Los Angeles, 10 members of Gamblers Anonymous gathered in a park for their regular meeting. After, they shared advice for how physicians can best help patients with ...
CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.
Gamblers Anonymous wasn’t working for Sam DeMello. To the tech-savvy millennial, whose gambling problem had flourished in online isolation, the meetings felt practically public compared with the ...
Gambling addiction is an escalating concern that affects diverse communities, including the African American population. With the rapid expansion of online platforms and the increasing popularity of ...
Peter King is on vacation until July 18, and he lined up some guest writers to fill his Monday spot on Football Morning in America. Today’s guest is Doc G. (a pseudonym), a compulsive gambler and ...
For most people, betting on sports is recreational and responsible. But not for everyone. And for people who have an addiction to gambling, the March Madness NCAA tournament can be a particularly ...
A UF Health expert says the accessibility of sports betting contributes to its increasing problem status. Sports gambling addiction can lead to financial ruin, mental health issues, and even suicidal ...
Arriving at a 1987 Gamblers Anonymous event in Dallas, Chris Anderson was at a low point. After years of losing money on high-risk stock option trades, his mental health had deteriorated and he had ...
A FEW YEARS ago, horse betting and casinos were popular modes of gambling but that changed after the onset of Covid-19, said Merlin Rangasami, a recovering compulsive gambler. The online gambling ...
Legal gambling can provide fun and entertainment, but it is important to use moderation and understand the risks involved while doing so. Some people have difficulty gambling responsibly or aren’t ...