Problem gambling and young people.(Brief article)

Youth Studies Australia;  December 1, 2006 ;     162 words ......effects of problem gambling on children and young people. According...incidences of problem gambling'. Findings...associated with problem gambling. The Department...distribute problem gambling awareness kits...

Vic: New ads to tackle problem gambling

AAP General News (Australia);  June 11, 2003 ;     257 words ......Vic: New ads to tackle problem gambling MELBOURNE, June 11 AAP...campaign aimed at tackling problem gambling. Community Services...spread the message of problem gambling. The popular club will...intervention programs for young people in Melbourne's western...aware of ...

Australian apprentices and gambling.(problem gambling in youth)

Youth Studies Australia;  September 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......suggests that young people are at an increased...for developing problem gambling compared to adults...prevalence of problem gambling in adults, it...marked impact upon young people. Indeed, recent...suggests that young people are at an increased...for ...

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS MARCH 3-9 PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  February 29, 2008 ;     348 words ......following news release: Recognizing that problem gambling is a significant public health issue...Kulongoski has proclaimed March 3-9 as Problem Gambling Awareness Week. As noted in the proclamation...and financial costs attributed to problem gambling through balanced policies and ...

KIDS, PROBLEM GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES.(EDITORIAL)

The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC);  March 26, 1999 ;     600 words ......a lottery will have on young people. A growing body of research...facts seems clear: First, young people are gambling at an alarming...Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling reported that nearly 90...gambling is a significant problem among youth. Studies in...of the results ...

Problem Gambling.(Statistical Data Included)

National Forum;  September 22, 1999 ;     700+ words ...The Hidden Addiction Problem gambling has received a great deal of...things, for greater attention to problem gambling from the states (especially...segment, has acknowledged that problem gambling is a by-product of gambling...

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS MARCH 5-11 AS 'CALIFORNIA PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  February 13, 2007 ;     267 words ......of their gambling. From young people to senior citizens, problem...second week in March as Problem Gambling Awareness Week. The goal...about the warning signs of problem gambling and to raise public awareness...5-11, 2007, as "California Problem Gambling Awareness ...

Will teens know when to fold in the popular poker craze? Wagering a few...

The Christian Science Monitor;  December 22, 2004 ;     700+ words ......their friends. But experts on problem gambling are keeping a wary eye on the...according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. But whether youngsters enthralled...director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Mr. Whyte hypothesizes, based...ubiquitous? Research ...

MIGA to Sponsor Statewide Problem Gambling Conference.

PR Newswire;  March 10, 2003 ;     333 words ......underwrite a statewide conference on problem gambling organized by the newly formed Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance. The conference is set...year to build public awareness of problem gambling, and to develop educational programs...

Increased funding for problem gambling.

M2 Presswire;  July 12, 2001 ;     400 words ......GOVERNMENT: Increased funding for problem gambling (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD...million a year for the next two years on problem gambling services, nearly doubling its funding...and treat people who are affected. Problem gambling can have a major effect on a person...

Assessing for problem gambling pays off.(Gamblina)

Addiction Professional;  May 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......from multiple sources suggest that problem gambling poses a threat to health. Increased...personal, family and social costs of problem gambling. Counselors can play an integral role...referral resources such as the National Problem Gambling Helpline (800-522-4700). Gambling...

Fed: Problem gambling a media beat up casino boss

AAP General News (Australia);  May 4, 2001 ;     412 words ......General News (Australia) 05-04-2001 Fed: Problem gambling a media beat up casino boss By Denis...CANBERRA, May 4 AAP - The issue of problem gambling was to some extent a media beat-up...Australians don't have a problem with problem gambling," Mr Farrell told the inquiry. "The...

Vic: Problem gambling taskforce to target "vulnerable" athletes

AAP General News (Australia);  May 21, 2007 ;     214 words ......Australia) 05-21-2007 Vic: Problem gambling taskforce to target "vulnerable...particularly vulnerable to problem gambling according to AFL officials...a new taskforce to target problem gambling among elite sportspeople...

National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.

PR Newswire;  March 5, 2008 ;     604 words ......PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Council on Compulsive...proclaim March 9-15, 2008, National Problem Gambling Awareness Week and to announce local...of the availability and benefits of problem gambling treatment. This effort will help educate...

CALIFORNIA GAMBLING CONTROL COMMISSION AND DIVISION OF GAMBLING CONTROL...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  March 6, 2006 ;     451 words ......working together to promote "California Problem Gambling Awareness Week" March 6 12 to educate the public about the warning signs of problem gambling and identify resources for those in...Alcohol and Drug Program's Office of Problem Gambling (OPG), the California Horse Racing...