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What s Wrong With This Picture Youth Gambling in Oregon

what's the problem??. the problem is not gambling. the problem is problem gambling". DHS prevention/outreach: some philosophical underpinnings. Oregon taxpayers voted for the LotteryMost people can gamble for recreation without harmSome people cannot gamble without harmThose who cannot

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What s Wrong With This Picture Youth Gambling in Oregon

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    2. what’s the problem??

    3. DHS prevention/outreach: some philosophical underpinnings Oregon taxpayers voted for the Lottery Most people can gamble for recreation without harm Some people cannot gamble without harm Those who cannot gamble without harm should seek help

    4. DHS’s public health approach Host Agent Environment

    5. The Oregon Scene Oregon has more forms of legalized gambling and offers easier access to gambling than most other states and Oregon is a nationally recognized leader in prevention, harm reduction and treatment for gambling problems

    6. Gambling in Oregon is Growing

    7. Special concerns for youth

    8. What messages do kids get about gambling?

    10. Children of problem gamblers are more likely to become pathological gamblers as teens (Gupta & Derevensky, 1997; Jacobs, 2000; Wallisch & Liu, 1996) have higher levels of tobacco, alcohol, drug use, and overeating (Gupta & Derevensky, 1997) 10 to 17 percent of children of compulsive gamblers had been neglected or abused (NORC, 1999)

    11. Our philosophy on youth gambling:

    12. What do Oregon data tell us?

    13. In Oregon, 1 in 25 youth meets the criteria for problem gambling

    14. Oregon Healthy Teens

    15. “Have you carried a handgun during the past 12 months?”

    16. “Were you in a physical fight during the past 12 months?”

    17. “Have you had beer or wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?”

    18. “Have you ever had sexual intercourse?”

    19. which games?

    20. played where?

    21. Parent/youth focus groups revealed: All youth in the groups gambled All parents in groups said their kids didn’t gamble Neither sees gambling as risky

    22. gambling is one of many activities that carries risk and should be addressed in existing school/community prevention

    23. gambling is too often seen as a harmless way for youth to spend time, and is even touted as a healthy “alternative” activity

    24. Youth Problem Gambling: One Component of Problem Behaviors

    25. Summary This is the first generation of youth to be exposed to easy access to gambling, widespread gambling advertising, and to pervasive social approval for an inherently risky activity. Kids are getting the “pro” gambling messages but they are not getting the message about risk

    26. If you know alcohol/drug/tobacco prevention, you know problem gambling prevention

    27. Free awareness resources 503-945-9703 Speakers Videos Handouts Posters and brochures

    28. Problem Gambling Help Line: Free and confidential; staffed by professional counselors Phone: 1 (877) MY LIMIT Online: 1877mylimit.org (chat, IM, email)

    29. Treatment in Oregon Continuum of Care Gambling Evaluation and Reduction Program (GEAR) Corrections Program 27 outpatient treatment centers 3 crisis-respite programs 1 residential treatment program

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