Carolyn Hawley is a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University who researches problem-gambling addiction, treatment, and harm reduction. She has tracked Virginia’s experience since sports betting ...

Addiction to gambling is more often found in people who are impulsive or have a history of reckless or risky behavior, he said. People who know they tend to be impulsive should avoid places, ...

Listen as senior producer Zach Dyer reports on the public health concerns over online sports betting and a fund in Missouri that might help with addiction treatment and prevention. The parking lot ...

Because an addiction to gambling does not carry with it many physical signs ... more support to people who might have otherwise found it hard to access specialist treatment, which is more limited and ...

Gambling-related harms are an increasing problem in society and are affecting a growing number of people. Gambling can result in harm to mental health, including having suicidal thoughts, and to ...

according to study results published in Addiction. With decreases in gambling regulation over the years, gambling advertisement is on the rise. Forms of advertisement include standalone television ...

Treatment of gambling addiction often requires a combination of biological, psychological and social interventions, according to Fong. Some medications can help reduce gambling urges, and ...

The state House of Representatives overwhelmingly shot down House Concurrent Resolution 3002 with a vote of 70-24 over concerns about gambling addiction and treatment of student athletes.

We must protect people with a high potential for addiction from the temptations of gambling, but respect the freedom of each individual to gamble if they so wish. Our aim is not to demonise gambling ...

Carolyn Hawley is a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University who researches problem-gambling addiction, treatment, and harm reduction. She has tracked Virginia’s experience since sports ...

Gambling addictions are not new, but the significant growth in online gambling has created a ticking time bomb for an increasing number of families and individuals. (Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) ...

Think about this: almost everyone these days has a casino in their pocket, 24/7, 365 days a year. Gambling addictions are not new, but the significant growth in online gambling — especially since ...