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Youth and Gambling

If they are not drinking or using drugs, what's the big deal?

Gambling is not a safe alternative to alcohol or drug use. Many people think that poker among friends is totally safe if young people are not drinking or smoking. The truth is, while most people do not develop problems with gambling, more youth than ever are developing problems with gambling. This section of the DPG website is designed to provide education and awareness to educators, parents, youth and the community about a growing issue.

Why Should We be Concerned about Youth Gambling? An overview of the problem
Parents Tips and information for parents on teen gambling including warning signs, information on youth and poker, on-line gambling and school sponsored casino nights.
Educators Tips and information for educators including warning signs, prevention tools, Youth surveys, youth and poker, on-line gambling and school sponsored casino nights.
Teens A self test for teens to see if gambling is becoming a problem
College Why don’t we take the issue of college gambling seriously; warning signs; college youth and internet poker; college athletes and gambling; responsible gambling guidelines; articles that include college gamblers experiences.
Community What can the community do to help promote healthy youth when it comes to gambling?
Fact Sheet Facts on the risks of youth gambling
Additional Links Links grouped by topic: Youth Research; Public Health; Youth and Poker; Youth and Internet; Youth Surveys