The Massachusetts Office of Problem Gambling Services has produced a toolkit that they have graciously shared with NAADGS. As we know, “certain addictions, especially one that impact teen’s brains, are front-and-center among parents’ concerns—including alcohol, drugs and vaping. Problem gambling is another, less-recognized risk that impacts teens more than you may think.
Gambling disorders can begin in children as young as 10 years old. And problem gambling impacts about 4-8% of youths, compared to 1% of adults. Even in high school, 60-80% of students reported that they gambled at least once in the past 12 months. “ (MA Youth & Risk: Problem Gambling Toolkit, 2021)
The toolkit is available in its entirety in the NAADGS Resource Library.
Please click here to view the entire toolkit.