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How Problem Gambling Impacts the Whole Family

For many, the idea of a happy, supportive family is a cherished dream. In reality, navigating family relationships can be challenging, even under the best circumstances. Every family – whether it includes parents and children, blended families, or extended relatives – faces its own unique joys and struggles. Each member plays an important role, and…
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The Ripple Effect of Gambling Addiction: How It Impacts Families, Loved Ones, and Friends

Gambling addiction is often viewed as an individual struggle, a personal battle against urges, debts, and loss. But behind every compulsive gambler is a network of people—family members, partners, children, and close friends—who are also deeply affected by the addiction. The consequences extend far beyond financial hardship, seeping into emotional well-being, relationships, and even the…
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High Stakes, Small Screens: How to Shield Youth from Online Sports Betting

Following the legalization of online sports betting in Florida, many families are facing new challenges in protecting their children from the risks of underage gambling and exposure to gambling-related content. Shared devices, family accounts, and the pervasive advertising of betting platforms can make it easier for adolescents to stumble upon — or even engage in…
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Financial Literacy Lessons Help Kids Steer Clear of Problem Gambling Risks

April’s designation as National Financial Literacy Month highlights the importance of equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions, fostering economic stability and independence. However, this month also serves as a crucial reminder of the financial risks posed by problem gambling, a behavior that can devastate both adults and adolescents. Problem…
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Problem Gambling Concerns for Youth and Young Adults in Florida’s Changing Landscape

In recent years, the landscape of gambling has dramatically shifted, particularly with the legalization of online sports betting in Florida. This change has opened up a world of potential risks, especially for our youth and young adults who are now more vulnerable than ever to the dangers of problem gambling. At the same time, today’s…
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Aburrimiento De Verano: Cómo Los Videojuegos Pueden Llevar a Problemas de Juego en el Futuro

¡Salida de la escuela! Las vacaciones de verano están aquí, y con este descanso de la escuela viene una gran cantidad de tiempo de inactividad adicional para los estudiantes desde la adolescencia hasta la edad universitaria. Una forma en que los niños y adolescentes frenan su aburrimiento es jugando videojuegos, a menudo solos, con los…
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Summertime Boredom: How Video Games Can Lead to Future Gambling Problems

Schools out! Summer vacation is here, and with this break from school comes a lot of extra downtime to fill for students from adolescents to college age. One way kids and teens curb their boredom is by playing video games, often alone, with parents at work and kids left to their own devices, it can…
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Apuestas Problemáticas Entre los Atletas Universitarios y Estudiantiles: Exploración de las Correlaciones, Riesgos y Más

Al malabarear lo académico y lo extracurricular, los atletas estudiantes tienen mucho con lo que lidiar. Este 6 de abril, celebramos a estos talentosos jóvenes con el Día Nacional del Estudiante-Atleta (#NatlSADay), reconociendo los altos logros de aquellos que reparten su tiempo entre el aula y el campo deportivo. Sin embargo, los deportes escolares no…
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Problem Gambling within Colleges and Student Athletes: Exploring Correlations, Risks and More

Balancing academics and extracurriculars, student athletes have a lot on their plates. This April 6th, we celebrate these talented youth with National Student-Athlete Day (#NatlSADay), recognizing the high achievements of those splitting their time between the classroom and the sports field. However, school athletics are not all fun and games, and when gambling enters the…
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Las Promociones de Apuestas en Línea No Son Cosa de Juego

Entre ardides entretenidos y el apoyo de grandes estrellas, es fácil ver cómo las promociones de apuestas en línea podrían llamar la atención de los menores que aún no tienen la edad legal para apostar. Si bien las apuestas en línea son ilegales en Florida, las promociones siguen llegando a los menores y los introducen…
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