In this episode we dive into the Gift Responsibly Campaign, an initiative dedicated to educating communities about the risks of gifting lottery tickets to children and raising awareness about youth gambling. We explore the harm of early exposure to gambling, the psychology behind gifting gambling-related items, and provide alternative gift ideas for loved ones. Join us as we share resources for responsible gambling, discuss eye-opening statistics on youth gambling, and reaffirm our podcast’s commitment to the campaign. Let’s protect our youth and foster a culture of informed, responsible choices.

To learn more about the #giftresponsibly campaign visit: Gift Responsibly Campaign. https://www.ncpgambling.org/responsible-gambling/gift-responsibly-campaign/

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Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

Episode 119: Gift Responsibly: Protecting Youth and Promoting Safe Gambling Practices