Developers are building treatment resources that offer immediate, on-demand help to match the 24/7 availability of digital ...

Video games are always a big hit, and maybe a quick purchase of scratch-off lottery tickets could be handy in a pinch. However, there are warnings about gambling problems that parents need to know.

As college students across Connecticut return to school this month, some will bring a debilitating secret causing anxiety, suicidal thoughts and financial ruin. The Connecticut Council on Problem ...

Health and recovery experts want people to know their risks so gambling doesn’t becoming a problem during the Super Bowl, which creates one of the biggest betting nights of the year. “As more states ...

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, about 2.5 million Americans have a severe gambling problem and another 5-8 million show signs of mild to moderate issues. They define problem ...

Colorado’s evolution from a “limited gaming” state to one that’s increasingly open to gambling began when voters approved a ...

Legal gambling can provide fun and entertainment, but it is important to use moderation and understand the risks involved while doing so. Some people have difficulty gambling responsibly or aren’t ...

A public-health perspective on problem gambling has been advocated (Korn et al. 2003; Korn and Shaffer 1999; Messerlian et al. 2005). In addition to addressing prevention and treatment, this view ...