Problem Gambling: hidden addiction of 9+ million, $14 billion social cost
This week iGaming began in Rhode Island. Online gambling is particularly attractive to the problem gambler for its ease of use. With people using their cell phones and having them in their hands most of the waking day, the convenience and allure makes people vulnerable to gambling, and those who are vulnerable to addiction are particularly vulnerable to this quick fix. RINewsToday will be looking at the problem with gambling throughout March. Here is our first article, with the National Council on Problem Gambling. During March, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) will lead the annual observance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), emphasizing the 2024 theme, “Every Story Matters.” The nationwide grassroots campaign seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Problem gambling is often referred to as a ‘hidden addiction ,’ yet an estimated 9 million American adults suffer from a ...