Estimated 750,000 Problem Gamblers Among America’s Youth

Gambling activity is widespread among U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 14 through 21, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions (RIA). Results of the first national survey of its kind show problem gambling — described as gambling with three or more negative consequences (for example, gambling more than you intended or stealing money to gamble) in the past year — occurring at a rate of 2.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on May 15th, 2008