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

Gambling is no longer confined to neon casino strips or smoky betting shops, it now lives in our phones, on our couches and in the middle of televised sports. As this new wave of gambling addiction ...

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 ...

Large language models repeatedly chased losses, escalated risk and even bankrupted themselves in simulated gambling ...

When Vermont legalized sports betting, it allocated funds to address problem gambling issues. The Department of Mental Health is now expanding those services.

If you believe you have a gambling problem, you can call 800-270-7117 or text 248-648-3363 for confidential support. Problem gambling, or gambling addiction, is more than just a financial problem.

Sports betting is a booming industry, and while experts say it can be a fun fall hobby, gambling can also turn into a severe issue. An estimated 2.5 million U.S. adults face a severe gambling problem ...

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 ...

Online searches for gambling addiction-related terms have surged in recent years across the U.S., especially in states that have legalized online sports betting, according to a study published on ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From horse races and sports books to casinos with blackjack tables and slot machines, gambling brings billions into Virginia. There’s no doubt an economic benefit from gambling, ...

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Gambling problem calls in Kentucky greatly increased in the past 12 months at the very least according to the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling. The council is addressing ...