
The Connection Between Gaming and Gambling in Young People
December 30, 2025
For today’s young people, gaming is more than entertainment — it’s a digital world they live inside. And increasingly, that world looks and feels a lot like gambling. What used to be two separate domains have now merged into a single ecosystem of rewards, chance, digital items, competitions, virtual currencies, and social influence.
In recent years, I’ve watched gaming undergo the same kind of transformation that gambling went through after legalization in 2018.
Read More

Student Athletes Are in a Unique and Unprecedented Position When It Comes to Sports Betting
December 25, 2025
In the modern era of college sports, student-ath...
Read More

Why Universities in the USA Need to Take Sports Betting and Gambling More Seriously
December 23, 2025
Since the legalization of sports betting in 2018...
Read More

What Is Happening with Sports Betting Among Male College Students in the USA
December 18, 2025
Over the past several years, sports betting has e...
Read More

Gambling Behavior in Young Adults
December 16, 2025
For many years, most of the clients I saw as a psychologist who struggled with gambling were middle-aged or older adults.
Read More

Do I Need Therapy or an App for Gambling?
December 11, 2025
When people decide they want to change their gambling, one of the first questions is: “Should I...
Read More

Peer Support vs Professional Help for Gambling Addiction
December 09, 2025
When people decide they want to change their gambling, one of the first questions that comes...
Read More

When to Consider Rehab for Gambling Addiction
December 04, 2025
For many people struggling with gambling, rehab feels like the natural next step when nothing else...
Read More

Gambling Addiction Hotlines: Are They Confidential?
December 02, 2025
When gambling feels overwhelming, one of the first resources many people hear about is a hotli...
Read More

Can I Recover from Gambling on My Own?
November 27, 2025
It’s one of the most common questions people ask themselves: “Can I stop gambling on my own, wi...
Read More

Is Complete Abstinence Necessary to Recover from Gambling?
November 25, 2025
One of the most common questions people ask in recovery is whether they have to stop gambling...
Read More

Why Do People Develop Gambling Problems?
November 20, 2025
No one sets out to develop a gambling problem. In my work as a psychologist, I’ve seen how it often...
Read More

Early Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction
November 18, 2025
Gambling addiction rarely begins with a single moment. It develops quietly, often without clear...
Read More

How Gambling Affects the Brain
November 13, 2025
If you’ve ever wondered why it feels so hard to walk away from a slot machine, betting app, or o...
Read More

The Mental Health Effects of Gambling Addiction
November 11, 2025
When people think about gambling addiction, money usually comes to mind first — debts, loss...
Read More

Gambling Companies and Recovery Ads — Real Commitment or Just Compliance?
November 06, 2025
If you’ve tuned into any live sports broadcast or...
Read More

Are Major Sports Leagues Really in Tune with Gambling Recovery?
November 04, 2025
There was a time when professional sports distanced themselves from gambling to protect...
Read More

Does the U.S. Government Really Support Recovery from Gambling Addictions?
October 30, 2025
When we think of public health in the United Sta...
Read More

Gambling and Drugs — Escaping the Escape
October 28, 2025
While gambling offers emotional highs and lows, drugs can either magnify or blunt those extreme...
Read More

Gambling & Alcohol: A Risky Pairing
October 20, 2025
It’s not a coincidence that many casinos and betting venues serve free or discounted drinks...
Read More

How Gambling Can Lead to Other Addictions
October 20, 2025
Gambling addiction rarely travels alone. For many people, the compulsive urge to gamble become...
Read More

Withdrawal Symptoms: What Happens When You Quit an Addiction
July 01, 2025
Facing an addiction is a huge challenge, and the...
Read More

Breaking Free: Overcoming Addiction to Dating Apps
February 24, 2025
Dating apps have revolutionized how we connect, but they also come with hidden challenges...
Read More

Understanding Addiction: Beyond Substances to Modern Behaviors
January 10, 2025
Addiction is often associated with chemical dependencies like alcohol and drugs, but it...
Read More





