The Online Gambling Epidemic in Young Adults: Apps, VIP Traps, & Recovery with Jack Britton

<p>In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with Jack Britton, Vice President of Clinical Services at Turnbridge in Connecticut. With nearly two decades of experience in addiction treatment and clinical leadership, Jack shares his expertise on the alarming rise of online gambling, sports betting apps, and process addictions among young adults and adolescents.Jack breaks down why males under 35 face elevated risk factors, how digital transfers via apps like Venmo create a dangerous &quot;illusion of control,&quot; and why traditional medical and insurance systems are still struggling to keep pace with gambling disorder diagnoses. Jack and B. Reeves also discuss warning signs for parents, co-occurring mental health conditions like mania and depression, and how Turnbridge provides innovative technology monitoring and holistic recovery support for young people.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Intro &amp; B. Reeves Introduces Jack Britton of Turnbridge01:17 From SMU Accounting &amp; Dallas Jails to Clinical Counseling in Minnesota &amp; Connecticut02:50 The Surge of Youth Gambling: Personal &amp; Professional Red Flags03:54 Demographics &amp; Risk Factors: Males Under 35 &amp; Pervasive Sports Advertising04:42 Legal Apps vs. Illegal Bookies &amp; Automated VIP Program Traps07:59 Brain Mechanics: Parlays, Long-Shot Thrills, &amp; The Waiting Game10:50 Clinical Signs &amp; Diagnosis: What Parents &amp; Clinicians Need to Look For12:15 Total Control ($5/Month) vs. Problem Gambling ($1,000/Week)14:04 Co-Occurring Disorders: Bipolar, Mania, Depression, &amp; Midnight Markets16:04 Is Fantasy Football Gambling? Understanding Identity vs. Casual Hobbies19:11 How Turnbridge Treats Gambling: Tech Controls, Internal Work, &amp; &quot;Move to Heal&quot;24:16 Only 15% of Primary Care Doctors Ask About Gambling: Changing the Field27:47 The Digital Loss Illusion: Venmo, Cashless Bets, &amp; Hidden Shame31:20 How to Connect with Jack Britton &amp; TurnbridgeRESOURCES &amp; LINKSPrimary Website: https://newwatersrecovery.comTurnbridge Website: https://www.turnbridge.comContact New Waters Recovery: 919-670-8119CALL TO ACTIONIf Jack&#39;s insights on youth sports gambling and behavioral addiction were helpful, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with any family or friend navigating these challenges!#FindingNewWaters #JackBritton #Turnbridge #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #GamblingAddi