Sports betting might seem harmless fun, but it can quietly wreak havoc on your wallet and well-being. With apps making it easier to gamble, the risks are rising and are not always obvious.
Karen Coyne sits down with Amara Durham, co-founder of Urgent Care Mental Health, to talk about the hidden dangers of sports betting addiction. Amara shares how gambling can lead to financial ruin and strained relationships and why financial advisors need to help families spot the warning signs.
Don’t think that it can’t happen to you or your family; take a listen and learn to better recognize addiction, set boundaries, and include protective measures in financial planning.
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Amara Durham works with clients of all ages suffering from mental health and substance use issues to develop strategies for assessment, intervention, treatment, aftercare planning, and accountability. Amara combines her experience in the addiction treatment industry with her legal knowledge to guide families, attorneys, trustees, and other professionals through the overwhelming number of resources in the fractured healthcare and insurance industries. She creates bespoke teams of experts including medical and mental health providers, legal counsel, and professionals who best fit her clients’ needs.
