June 9, 2024 – 00:29
Psychology experts point out that problem gambling has become an increasingly relevant problem in today’s society, especially among adolescents. Gambling addiction manifests itself in the inability to stop despite the negative consequences it may entail and in the digital age, access to online casinos from mobile devices has facilitated this addictive behavior.
Psychology graduates Virginia Coronel and Hilén Páez Flores, who is also head of the Mental Health Area at the San Juan Bautista Hospital, told El Ancasti that “gambling addiction is considered a gambling addiction, but within that addiction we can place it as a sign It’s alarming to not be able to stop doing it.”
In addition, they assured that in these times it is something that is very widespread due to technological advances, “not being able to stop looking at your cell phone, not being able to stop shopping, the times favor consumerism above all,” added Páez Flores.
They also maintained that adolescents between 11 and 16 years old, who were born in the digital age, have greater freedom of access to platforms, so it is essential that parents accompany them through early intervention and allocating spaces for dialogue and listening to understand the needs of young people in “this difficult stage that is adolescence.” For its part, the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the province has taken action on the matter and, through the Prosecutor’s Office with jurisdiction in Cybercrimes, is investigating and requesting the judicial blocking of applications and websites that allow minors under 18 years of age to place bets. on-line.
Likewise, they have held prevention and awareness talks in schools and retirement centers, with the aim of informing about the dangers of online betting and cyber scams.n
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