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.TRANSCRIPT
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!
