{"id":2105619,"date":"2023-11-22T10:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-adults-taking-excessive-gambling-risk\/"},"modified":"2023-11-22T10:12:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:12:58","slug":"young-adults-taking-excessive-gambling-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-adults-taking-excessive-gambling-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Young adults taking excessive gambling risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyoung-adults-taking-excessive-gambling-risk%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2105619&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Young\u2064 Adults Taking \u200dHigher Gambling Risks, Study Finds<\/h2>\n<p>Young adults are \u2063increasingly engaging in risky gambling behaviors, with nearly half of those aged 18 to 24 admitting to betting more \u200cthan \u2064they can afford to lose, according to a recent study\u2063 conducted in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>The study, commissioned by advocacy organization GambleAware and conducted by Ipsos, revealed that 42% of young adults who \u2062had gambled in the past\u200d year took financial risks to place bets. Additionally, \u206436% admitted to borrowing money\u2064 or\u2063 selling possessions to fuel their\u200d gambling habits.<\/p>\n<h3>Gambling: A\u2064 Growing\u2063 Public Health Threat<\/h3>\n<p>GambleAware&#8217;s CEO, Zoe Osmond, emphasized the seriousness of the\u2064 issue, stating that gambling poses a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-to-make-abortion-pills-available-through-the-mail\/\" title=\"FDA To Make Abortion Pills Available Through The Mail\">significant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-newsom-lifts-calif-lockdown-orders-amid-mounting-backlash\/\" title=\"Gov. Newsom lifts Calif. lockdown orders amid mounting backlash\">public health threat<\/a><\/a> \u200dthat is on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>The study also highlighted\u200d the negative emotional impact of gambling, with a \u200cmajority of participants expressing feelings of guilt or\u200d shame about their behavior. \u2062Furthermore, 39% reported experiencing mental health\u2062 problems as a result of their gambling activities.<\/p>\n<h3>The Prevalence of Gambling Problems Among Young \u200cPeople<\/h3>\n<p>According \u200cto \u200cthe\u200c American\u2063 Psychiatric Association,\u200c teenagers \u2062and \u200dyoung adults are more susceptible to gambling problems, with 10% to 15% of \u2064this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-adults-taking-excessive-gambling-risk\/\" title=\"Young adults taking excessive gambling risk\">age group\u200c experiencing significant issues compared<\/a> to less than 4% of older adults.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 the United States, approximately 8% of adolescents between the ages\u200c of 12 and 17 could\u2063 be classified as problem gamblers, with the average age\u200c of starting to gamble being\u2062 around 10 \u200byears old.<\/p>\n<h3>Understanding Gambling Addiction<\/h3>\n<p>Previously classified as an impulse control disorder,\u2064 gambling addiction was reclassified as an\u2064 addiction in 2013. Researchers are still studying the neurological changes\u200b that gambling may cause in the brain.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to \u200csubstance misuse disorders, gambling addictions \u200cinvolve \u200bindividuals developing an increased\u200d tolerance,\u2064 requiring more gambling over time to feel satisfied. Withdrawal symptoms are also common when attempting \u200bto quit.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a hidden addiction, gambling harms can be incredibly hard to spot from the outside,&#8221; said Osmond. &#8220;It \u2062is therefore critical that people impacted are aware \u200dof the wide range of support services available,\u2062 and that they feel safe to come forward.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>The Rise of Online Gambling<\/h3>\n<p>The majority of young adult and teenage gamblers now engage\u200d in \u200donline games, making it\u2063 easier \u200cto\u2064 conceal their behavior.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Anyone can be impacted by \u2064gambling harms,\u2064 but\u2064 the first\u200d step is to open up and have that first conversation, ideally as early as possible,&#8221; added Osmond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does excessive gambling impact the mental health of young adults?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Often overlooked. She stressed \u2064the need for increased awareness\u200d and intervention to address \u200cthe growing problem of excessive\u2062 gambling among young adults.<\/p>\n<p>The study also found that young adults \u2062were \u2062more likely to engage in online gambling, with 59% of them admitting to gambling online \u200cin the past year. This is concerning as online gambling can be more addictive and easily accessible, leading to higher \u200dlevels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortion-is-not-safer-than-childbirth-heres-the-data-the-left-wants-to-hide\/\" title=\"Abortion Is Not Safer Than Childbirth \u2014 Here\u2019s The Data The Left Wants To Hide\">risk-taking behavior<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of gambling on mental health was also highlighted in the study. It revealed that \u2063young adults who gambled excessively were more likely\u200b to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. This correlation suggests that gambling can have detrimental effects on mental well-being, further substantiating the need for intervention and support \u2062services.<\/p>\n<p>The study&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/companies-with-high-esg-scores-pollute-as-much-as-those-with-low-ratings\/\" title=\"High ESG-rated companies pollute as much as low-rated ones.\">findings raise important questions<\/a> about the role of both the gambling industry and society in protecting young adults from gambling-related harm. It calls for stricter regulations on gambling advertisements and promotions targeted at young adults, as well as \u200dincreased support services and \u200deducation to raise awareness \u200dabout the risks associated with gambling.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the study\u200c revealed that young adults&#8217; perceptions of\u2062 gambling were often skewed. Many believed that gambling was\u200c a way to make money or escape their problems, further fueling their participation in risky behaviors. This highlights the importance of addressing misconceptions\u200c and promoting responsible gambling practices to young adults.<\/p>\n<p>The findings of the study have important implications for policymakers, healthcare professionals,\u2062 and educators. It is crucial that\u2063 preventative measures and support services are put in place to protect young adults from the harms of excessive gambling. \u2062This may include offering counseling services, providing resources for financial education, and\u2062 implementing stricter regulations on the gambling industry.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bconclusion, the study conducted by GambleAware and Ipsos sheds light on the increasing \u2064prevalence of risky \u200bgambling behaviors\u2062 among young \u2064adults. The findings underscore the urgent need for action to address this public health threat. By raising awareness, promoting responsible gambling practices, and providing\u200d support services, we can work towards \u200dprotecting young adults from the negative consequences of excessive gambling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young adults are taking on increasingly higher gambling risks, with nearly half of gamblers between the ages of 18 and 24 saying that they have bet more than they could afford to lose. 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