Young people are exposed to gambling too early

Australia has a gambling problem. Over 8% of adults are negatively impacted by gambling and 1% of adults experience extreme gambling harm. And young people are increasingly sucked in: about 90% of Australians aged 18-34 who regularly use pokie machines experience gambling-related harms. So what causes gambling addiction? And can it be treated? Assoc Professor Charles Livingstone of Monash University offers answers.