Episode 34: Understanding Gambling Addiction and High-Risk Populations
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What drives someone to take a chance—and when does that risk turn into harm? In this episode of Double Down Michigan, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams talks with Dr. Shane Kraus, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Kraus shares insights from his research on gambling disorder, addictive behaviors, and mental health among high-risk populations such as U.S. military veterans and young adults. Together, they explore the science behind gambling addiction, the challenges of treatment and prevention, and what regulators, clinicians, and communities can do to protect people from gambling-related harm.
You can learn more about Dr. Kraus’s research here: www.unlv.edu/people/shane-kraus
For anyone who may be struggling or knows someone who is, help is available. You can find free, confidential support by calling the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline or visiting our agency’s website at Michigan.gov/MGCB to learn more about our responsible gaming initiatives.
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