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HIDDEN PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM
About one in every 20 Oregon teens (6%) is an at-risk or problem gambler.
Oregonian adults (2.7%) is aproblem gambler.
Sources: Volberg, Hedberg & Moore, 2008; Moore, 2006
is a
>70%are current
tobacco users
32%have current
alcohol problems
10%actually attempt
suicide
Source: Oregon Health Authority, 2012 [problem gamblers in Oregon treatment]
48%experience
suicidal ideation
Have current drug problems
No Gambling Experimentation
Recreational Problem Pathological
Sources: 1. Moore (2006). 2. Volberg, Hedberg, & Moore (2008). 3. Shaffer & Hall (2001). 4. Northwest Survey & Data Services (2007). 5. Moore (2001).
At-Risk“GAMBLING DISORDER”
Convenience
speed
>8 in 10 problem gamblers in Oregon treatment report video gambling (video poker/slots/line games) as their games of choice.
5.6% college age (18-24)
2½ % all adults (18+)
4% teens (13-17)
This is the first generation of
widely available electronic gambling.
We really even don’t know the
effects yet.
Younger
Higher
Committee• Meets monthly• Works on policy &
awareness issues• Comprised of
professionals & community members
• Staff support provided by Lane County Public Health
Mission: To reduce the negative effects of problem/disordered gambling in Lane County.
Goals:• Increase community awareness about the effects of problem
gambling, and promote awareness that problem gambling is a preventable and treatable public health problem.
• Reduce gambling behavior among youth by addressing the risk factors that may increase the risk of problem gambling and promoting the protective factors that may minimize the risk of problem gambling.
• Build and maintain partnerships of individuals, agencies, and community groups to help support community approach to problem gambling prevention.
• Work to mitigate the harms of gambling by advocating for local and statewide policy changes
• Most people don’t understand disordered gambling.
• We lack people-power and resources.
• Proportion of gambling promotion to discussion of responsible and problem gambling is low.
challenges!
We need YOUR
interest and expertise.
• Public awareness• Advising Lane County’s efforts• Shaping policy• Testifying to legislature• Meeting with representatives• Just showing up!