Gambling opportunities are all around us. They’re in our casinos, grocery stores, gas stations, sports bars and churches, and they can even be found online. Gambling is a popular form of entertainment, and for many people, it is a spontaneous social activity. Though small amounts of money may be lost, for many people, gambling has few negative effects.
But for some people, gambling can have devastating consequences. For some, gambling can lead to financial problems, broken relationships, losses of property, careers and reputations, and much more.
Problem gambling happens throughout our communities. Some of us just don’t know it yet.
In the United States, approximately 2,000,000 adults (or 1% of all U.S. adults) are estimated to meet the diagnostic criteria for disordered gambling. Another 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 adults (2-3%) meet one or more diagnostic criteria and may be suffering the consequences of excessive gambling.
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