Why did the NCRG decide to publish “Talking with Children about Gambling”?
Adolescents are at a higher risk for developing a gambling disorder than adults. About 1 percent of adults have the most severe form of gambling addiction. Anywhere from 2 percent to 7 percent of young people become addicted to gambling, and most adults with a gambling problem started at an early age. Studies have shown links between adolescent problem gambling and other problems, such as substance abuse, juvenile delinquency and problems at school. The guide serves to educate parents about youth gambling and provide them with practical, research-based information to help address this important topic with their children.
