Beware the Rising Tide of Addiction

Legalizing gambling correlates with a significant rise in bankruptcies, particularly affecting young men who may become more susceptible to various addictions. The predicted increase in gambling addiction is alarming, with it being linked to the highest suicide rates among all addiction types due to the hidden nature of the issue. Studies indicate a disturbing trend of declining well-being and rising deaths of despair among young men. As society grapples with this emerging crisis, industries associated with gambling and addiction treatment are expected to thrive, signaling a concerning future of increased addiction and its dire consequences.