In Crisis?
Call or Text
988
Identify as LGBTQIA+?
Dial 988 and press 3
Text "PRIDE" to 988
Problems with Gambling?
Call 800•327•5050
or text "GAMB" to 800327
For many, gambling is a hobby or pastime. For others, it’s a serious problem. Gambling can make you feel depressed, desperate or angry, and even get you into legal trouble.
What is gambling? When does it cross the line from pastime to problem? Learn to recognize the signs of problem gambling, and get help for yourself or a loved one today.
The Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention provides capacity building, training, and program development services to address the prevention of problem gambling and its intersection with related health issues, such as substance misuse and mental health problems.
Protect yourself or a loved one
If you or a loved one ever had a problem with drugs or alcohol, gambling may be the same problem waiting to happen. Find out if you or someone you love is at risk. Recognize the warning signs and get support. Don’t take a chance on gambling. Reaching out for help is a big step, please know that you are not alone and we encourage you to seek support as soon as possible.
Discover more about problem gambling, problem gambling resources, and problem gambling symptoms!
Gambling is another, less-recognized risk that impacts teens’ brain development—maybe more than you think. That’s why it’s important to talk to youth about gambling today.
The reality is that risks are everywhere. They’re a part of life. As parents, we can’t control every risk our child takes. But we can guide them away from more problematic risk-taking behavior— like alcohol, substance use, vaping, and gambling. This guide was designed for parents of youth ages 10-13, you can use any of the conversation pointers with children of other ages.
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