"[Christine] Sogn, a veteran substance-abuse counselor, recalled one teenager who stole $2,000 from his parents, then blew it at a nearby casino. His problem began when he started playing Texas Hold 'Em while still in middle school, according to Sogn."While most teens don't do things that extreme, many spend excessive amounts of time at online gambling sites. And many parents and teachers are reluctant to talk about it because seems like a "safe" thing to do compared with drug and alcohol issues. Though the danger may not be immediate, it could lay the foundation for gambling problems later in life. Read more at SeattlePi.com.
Labels: money, addictions, gambling
Posted By: Aspen Education Group