86% of Americans have gambled during their lives and 60% gamble in a given year. (National Council on Problem Gambling)
In a given year, approximately 1% of the U.S. adults (3 million) meet criteria for pathological gambling. (National Council on Problem Gambling)
Another 2-3% have less significant, but still serious problems with their gambling and are known as problem gamblers. (National Council on Problem Gambling)
Pathological and Problem Gamblers are much more likely than others to have problems with drinking, drugs and smoking, and to suffer from depression. (National Council on Problem Gambling)
There is also a strong link between suicide and pathological gambling. (National Council on Problem Gambling)
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