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IPGAP December 2007 Training. Gambling and Youth: 2006/2007 Afternoons R.O.C.K. Gambling Data. A Comparison: Meth Rates and Gambling. 2007 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use by Indiana Children and Adolescents Percentages. Gambling Data 2006. Baseline Measure for Gambling Behavior.
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IPGAP December 2007 Training Gambling and Youth: 2006/2007 Afternoons R.O.C.K. Gambling Data
A Comparison: Meth Rates and Gambling 2007 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use by Indiana Children and Adolescents Percentages www.drugs.indiana.edu
Gambling Data 2006 Baseline Measure for Gambling Behavior * Significant difference from pre- to post-test (Chi-square p<.05). www.drugs.indiana.edu
Gambling Data 2007 Improving Your Odds Curriculum Implemented * Significant difference from pre- to post-test (Chi-square p<.05). www.drugs.indiana.edu
Main Points Change in Gambling Behavior * Significant difference from pre- to post-test (Chi-square p<.05). www.drugs.indiana.edu
Main Points Considerations: • Declines in reported gambling behavior stem from various sources including... • Attrition of gamblers over the course of the program • New knowledge of what is and isn’t gambling changes responses • A change in evaluation design could clarify • Track from pre to post • Comparison group www.drugs.indiana.edu
In their own Words • What was the most important thing you learned from the program? • “Not to gamble when you don't have the money.” • “Not to do drugs or to gamble. It could hurt you.” • “Gambling can be addicting.” • “About drugs, gambling, drinking, and smoking and how they can hurt you or your life.” • From 2007-2008 Participant Survey www.drugs.indiana.edu
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