the lane county problem gambling advisory committee

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Who is the committee and why is it important to address problem gambling? Take a look at this brief presentation.

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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: Teens: Volberg, Hedberg & Moore, 2008; Adults: 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”

Source: Oregon Health Authority (2013)

Photo source: Daniel Berman.

Photo:  Hynes

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.

• Meets monthly• Works on policy & awareness issues

• Comprised of professionals & community members

• Staff support provided by Lane County Public Health

• Public awareness• Policy• Protecting youth and other vulnerable populations

• We are often alone.• Most people don’t understand disordered gambling.

• The industry doesn’t  help.

We need YOUR

interest and expertise.

• Public awareness• Shaping policy• Testifying to legislature• Meeting with representatives• Showing up!

Chair:Ronda Hatefi | ogao.ronda@gmail.com

Staff Support:Julie Hynes | julie.hynes@co.lane.or.us

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