ALL BETS OFF

Source:

Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling (Alliance) and the Second Chance Foundation (Jefferson City, MO).

Program description and format:

This one-hour “informative interactive workshop” addresses the intertwined nature of addictions and how similar the risk factors, symptoms and consequences are across the spectrum of addictive behaviors. All Bets Off addresses gambling as a potential addiction, presents facts about addictions and seeks to raise awareness of some of the resources available for individuals with an addiction in their family.

Program Objectives:

· To educate youth about the dangers and risk factors of addictions, including gambling.

· To raise awareness among educators and parents about the dangers of addictions, including gambling.

· To raise awareness of the help line phone number and the availability of free treatment.

Risk factor(s) assumed to be addressed:

Availability

Favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior

Family attitudes and involvement

Lack of parental knowledge

Protective factor(s) assumed to be addressed:

Skills

Healthy beliefs and clear standards

CSAP strategies:

Information dissemination

Type of IOM approach:

Universal

Populations appropriate for this promising program:

Targeted toward 8th-9th grade students.

Availability / More information:

Telephone: 573-526-7467

Email: mstephens@mail.state.mo.us or perezs@molottery.com

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