Youth gaming isn’t just fun and games anymore. Chris J. Tuell, Ed.D, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS is the Clinical Director of Addiction Services at the Lindner Center of Hope. He is also an […]
The month of May could mean many different things for you: the arrival of spring, graduation parties, or Memorial Day observances. But May is significant for another reason you might […]
A growing number of studies have shown that some children’s apps and games are intentionally designed to simulate gambling. But what risks could this pose to the child in your […]
According to Gambling News, the cost of TV ads for online gambling has been exponentially increasing over the last year – from $292 Million in 2020 to $725 million in […]
There are plenty of ways to improve your mental health, including getting enough sleep, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet. But did you know that volunteering can have amazing benefits […]
Did you know that compulsive gambling can activate the same pathways in the brain as a dependency on alcohol? With April recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month, Before You Bet is […]
Kerri Luckner spent the beginning of her career as an elementary school teacher, then turned children’s social worker. About six years in, she grew weary of pointing out problems and […]
Do you cope with stress by distracting yourself with other activities? If you do, you’re not alone. According to the Mental Health Foundation, some turn to substances like alcohol or […]
Youth Art Month is celebrated every March, a time of year that promotes art education across the United States. It’s a great opportunity to talk with the child in your […]
March means something different to everyone—to you it might mean the beginning of spring, or the onset of Daylight Savings Time, or maybe even the beginning of March Madness. But […]
According to a recent study from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the risk of problem gambling has doubled since 2018. The growth is partly due to the COVID-19 […]
Problem Gambling Awareness Month takes place every March and is a time of year dedicated to increasing public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery […]
Sports betting advertising has grown exponentially over the past few years, especially as more states – including Ohio – have started to legalize it. In a 2017 Ohio Gambling Survey, […]
Did you know that according to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, more than seventy-five percent of kids and teenagers play video games? Even though video games are […]
February is African American History Month, and in recognition of this important time of year Before You Bet wants to remind Ohioans of the educational resources available specifically designed for […]
For the last few years, experts have been predicting that sports betting would likely become legal in Ohio. And in December 2021, those predictions proved true when Ohio officially joined […]
If you know someone who plays video games regularly, the question “How much is too much?” has probably crossed your mind at some point. While there’s no hard or fast […]
Gambling has evolved a lot in recent years with the help of handheld technology. But the original idea of gambling has mostly remained the same over millennia. Gambling was around […]
Content marketing on social media is becoming a way advertisers reach children online, posing risks for children who are engaged in online activities. So, how does content marketing work exactly? […]
Does the aftermath of the holiday season have you itching for a fresh and organized start to the new year? If you answered yes to that question, you aren’t alone. […]
