31-Jul-06. Gambling deals blow to youth. Calgary Sun, 22.

Several surveys, including a 2005 study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, have found young people are twice as likely to develop serious gambling problems as adults. John Macdonald, a youth specialist with the centre’s problem gambling service, said the numbers are in line with his recent experiences treating young gambling addicts. Robert Williams, a professor with the University of Lethbridge and Alberta Gaming Research Institute said youth are frequently in denial about their problems.