Gambling disorders can begin in children as young as 10

Gambling disorders can begin in children as young as 10

Problem gambling impacts about 4-8% of youths, compared to just 1% of adultsBy the time they get to high school, 60-80% of students reported that they gambled at least once in the past 12 months

Teens who gamble are more likely to use illegal drugsAmong all addictions, gambling is linked to the highest suicide rate.

As legal gambling becomes more common in our society, young people are getting exposed to gambling at an earlier age. And not only in traditional forms (casinos, lotteries, sports betting) but in new, less obvious forms like gaming, loot boxes and fantasy sports. It can start innocently enough, with simple activities such as: