 What starts out as a good time or a friendly bet can often end up causing serious financial and personal problems. With so many college students gambling on cards, sports, the Internet, dice and numerous other things, some get to a point where their lives become unmanageable.
Gambling can become addictive, just like alcohol and drugs. However, unlike those addicted to drugs and alcohol, compulsive gamblers often appear “normal” to others since there are no visible symptoms.
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- Spend money they don’t have
- Max out credit cards
- Lie to family and friends
- Borrow and steal from others
- Use other people’s credit cards without permission
- Argue with family and friends about gambling
- Lose scholarship and job opportunities
- Commit crimes to gamble or pay off losses
- Become depressed and have suicidal thoughts
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Ultimately, college students with a gambling problem can risk ruining their lives at a period in time when they are first gaining independence and self-reliance. Bad decisions made by college age students can have lifelong negative impacts.
The good news is that a gambling
problem is treatable for those who
seek help. To determine whether your
gambling or a friend’s is getting
out of control, take the test below.
Click below to see if you or a friend may have a gambling problem.
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