Tell-tale signs of Teenage Gambling

Gambling is something most people do occasionally as a form of recreation. They play Poker, buy a lottery ticket, bet occasionally during a major sporting event, or drop a penny into a machine. When the draw or the game is over, they move on to other non-gambling activities such as tracking, sporting, and so on. Unfortunately, there are some people, where gambling becomes an addiction which then becomes a problem.

Here are some signs if a teenager is into gambling :

Regular absences from home, school or even work
Constantly asking for money, or borrowing from friends and family
"A BLACK Box" containing gambling "item" in the room for example lottery tickets, betting sheets, cards
Unexplained debts or windfall cash
Increase phone bills and maybe random phone calls from strangers
Increased day dreaming and anxiety
Extreme moodiness and constant grumpiness
Withdrawal from family and friends, relationships, school groups or activities


Therefore, please take note of these signs and help your loved ones from this "gambling sickness"!


Cheers...