Beyond the Battlefield: The hidden crisis of gambling in our Armed Forces

Gambling addiction in the military may be going unnoticed, advocates warn

The military is full of young men who are drawn to risky behaviors, a demographic that experts say has the greatest probability for developing gambling addictions. “The biopsychosocial factors of that military population — it’s likely a younger male audience, high-risk takers, adrenaline seekers — those types of personalities that are drawn to the military are also very likely drawn to gambling for the same reasons,” said Cait Huble, director of…

Beyond the Battlefield: The hidden crisis of gambling in our Armed Forces

This month, we celebrate Armed Forces Day, a time to honour bravery, sacrifice, and service.