Sunday, April 15, 2007

In-School Problem Gambling Prevention Handout

To: In-school prevention folks.
It looks like I'll have a one-shot opportunity to give a one-page (double-sided) handout of information to public Middle and Jr. High School students in the county this school year. I'm wondering what would be a best choice. I'm thinking I could use the Oregon DHS "Gambling is Risky Business. Know the Odds" brochure for youth (Publication DHS 91062). But, I'd like to add information about setting healthy limits into the white space at the end of the brochure. The content I'm thinking of adding is set out below. The symbols to the left of each point are really bullets (didn't translate well into the blog format).
What do you think about this idea? Do you have a better idea?
Mary Ann

Setting Healthy Limits

Guidelines for responsible gambling:

  • Gamble only for fun.
  • Use only fun money (like you would if you went bowling or to a movie).
  • Think of the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment.
  • Set a dollar limit and stick to it.
  • Set a time limit and stick to it.
  • Accept losing as part of the game.
  • Don’t borrow money to gamble.
  • Don’t let gambling interfere with family, friends, school, or work.
  • Don’t gamble to win back losses.
  • Don’t use substances that impair your decision making.
  • Don’t use gambling as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain.
  • Know the law on underage gambling.
  • Talk to a counselor if you think you have a problem.

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