THE FUSE

College sports betting has become a silent epidemic, disproportionately impacting male students. Unlike substance abuse, sports betting is easily hidden on a phone, often surfacing only when students face severe financial debt, academic probation, or a sudden crisis involving anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Addressing this crisis requires parents to shift from a "manager" to a "consultant" role, deploying high-level risk containment and therapeutic consulting to protect the student's psychological and academic future.