Playing For Keeps

PLAYING FOR KEEPS

Source:

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)

Program description:

The topics discussed are definitions of gambling and problem gambling, signs of problem gambling, and the people problem gambling affects. The curriculum includes instructor notes, colored overheads, activities, and a quiz. This program provides a kit for a 60-minute presentation for use in schools or youth groups.

Risk factor(s) assumed to be addressed:

Early initiation of gambling behavior

Friends who engage in gambling behavior

Protective factor(s) assumed to be addressed:

Delayed onset of problem behavior

Skills

Healthy beliefs and clear standards

CSAP strategies:

Information dissemination

Education

Type of IOM approach:

Universal

Populations appropriate for this promising program:

High school students

Availability / More information:

More information about curriculum is available via the

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) website:

http://corp.aadac.com/gambling/index.asp