In The News: Department of Psychology
Last week, an academic paper co-authored by Joshua Grubbs of the University of New Mexico and Shane Kraus of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ confirmed what many have suspected: Those who engage in sports betting are about twice as likely to binge drink than other types of gamblers and people who don’t wager at all.
A recent study has shed light on a concerning trend among sports bettors in the United States: a higher likelihood of binge drinking compared to non-gamblers or those who do not wager on sports.
A new study out of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shows a clear link between sports betting and alcohol use. "It's hidden. Often people go 8 to 10 years before they get help," said Dr. Shane Kraus, a professor of psychology, and the Director of the addictions lab at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Last week, an academic paper co-authored by Joshua Grubbs of the University of New Mexico and Shane Kraus of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ confirmed what many have suspected: Those who engage in sports betting are about twice as likely to binge drink than other types of gamblers and people who don’t wager at all.
Nevada ranks worst in the nation for both overall mental health and youth mental health. To make matters worse, the state has a shortage of health workers in those fields. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ hosted a mental health forum Friday to highlight three university-led efforts to improve mental health and the health worker shortage in Nevada.
Nevada ranks worst in the nation for both overall mental health and youth mental health. To make matters worse, the state has a shortage of health workers in those fields. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ hosted a mental health forum Friday to highlight three university-led efforts to improve mental health and the health worker shortage in Nevada.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study finds binge drinking is disproportionately more common among sports bettors than non-gamblers or those who don't wager on sports.
Many sports bettors aren’t only risking money when they gamble, but possibly their health, too. That’s according to new research conducted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) in conjunction with the University of New Mexico.
It turns out that money isn't the only thing sports gamblers are risking. According to a new study, bettors who wager on sporting events, esports, and daily fantasy sports are much more likely than other individuals to binge drink.
It turns out that money isn't the only thing sports gamblers are risking. According to a new study, bettors who wager on sporting events, esports, and daily fantasy sports are much more likely than other individuals to binge drink.
The sports betting business is booming, with Americans waging a record-high $119.84 billion in 2023 as more states allowed it. One of the side effects of this particular gambling boom is the way sports betting is fueling a public health crisis.
The sports betting business is booming, and one of the side effects of this boom is the way sports betting is fueling a public health crisis. Dr. Shane Kraus is the director of the Behavioral Addictions Lab at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, which conducts research on compulsive behaviors, including gambling. Saul Malek is a public speaker who educates the public on the perils of gambling addiction by sharing his personal story.