Underage Gambling
Rhonda StoneCommunity Education Coordinator
New Penalties for Underage Gambling
$125 Fine Court costs potentially doubling the fine
Up to 4 hours of community serviceSource: Washington State Gambling
Commission Visit www.notazander.com for more information
Loss of interest in jobs or school
Debt Money by any
means: borrowing, stealing, fraud
Unreliability and lying
Loss of job
Loss of relationships
Pursuit of gambling at any cost (“chasing losses”)
Stress and depression
Stress-related death and suicide
Life-altering addiction
Consequences of Problem Gambling:
Visit www.evergreencpg.org for more information
Psychological Physical Instant
Gratification is the preferred reward strategy
Boredom v. Excitement
Action or Escape Guilt and Stress
Attention Control Impulse Control Neurotransmitter
“Rush” Lack of Control
EFFECTS ON TEENS
For Presentations:
Rhonda Stone 360.352.6133
2009 Healthy Youth Survey: 1/3rd of students
acknowledged they had gambled
3% of HS seniors acknowledged “PG” symptoms
Source: Washington State 2009 Healthy Youth Survey
Getting Help in WashingtonProblem Gambling Help Line:
800.547.6133
Provides information and referral to treatment for people with gambling problems and their families
Confidential, professional service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Free of charge
GA and Gam-Anon
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) 12-Step Recovery Support and hope from others Strategies for handling financesGam-Anon Supportive environment for spouses,
relatives, close friends of problem gamblers to share experiences
Contact the HELPLINE or go to www.evergreencpg.org
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