Characteristics of Adolescent/Teen Gamblers
Sunday, March 1, 2015 – 4:30pm
Usually Male – 95 % ; Female – 5%
Male:
- Competitive
- Intelligent
- Risk takers
- Impulsive
- High energy
- Good students (particularly at math)
- Usually have part time jobs (income)
- Popular
- Usually participates in athletics
- Many times children of substance abusers
- Usually start gambling for money before fourteen (14)
- More likely to use alcohol than drugs
- Puts higher than average priority on money/material items
*Male adolescent gamblers tend to bet on sports, cards, dice (see-low), lottery, horses, and casinos.
Female:
- Competitive
- Popular
- Good students
- Leaders
- Organizers of activities
- Athletic
*Female adolescent gamblers tend to bet on lotteries, casinos, racetracks, play cards and bingo.
Treatment Issues:
- Abstinence from gambling
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Esteem issues
Many adolescent gamblers prove their self-worth through gambling and other accomplishments