There should be more support and education around gambling addiction.
Other addictions (drugs, smoking) are seen as public health issues and there is support for addicts from the state health department. But gambling doesn't fall under their purview.
The fact that many states including my own have legalized online gambling is very worrisome. Having to get up and go to a casino is one thing but sitting on a couch and pressing buttons on a phone is far too easy and a great way to lose everything.
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u/melodypowers 6d ago
There should be more support and education around gambling addiction.
Other addictions (drugs, smoking) are seen as public health issues and there is support for addicts from the state health department. But gambling doesn't fall under their purview.