For Educators & Counselors
Majoring in Wagering?
With the increasing availability, accessibility, and acceptability of gambling, more young people are gambling than ever. What may seem like harmless fun can actually develop into a serious problem for some people.As educators or counselors, you play an important role in the prevention of problem behaviors among your students.
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Three key points about youth gambling:
How we can support you.
Problem gambling prevention efforts are meant to supplement your current classroom activities, not to add more work for you! Here are some resources we can offer you:
Curriculum integration with Michigan Model, Life Skills Training, Project Northlan, and Project Alert (in progress) Problem gambling components that “plug in” to our existing substance abuse prevention curriculum Educational materials New youth gambling video and educational guide Presentations to educators, administrators, and parent groups Problem gambling awareness artwork search And more—contact us! State Gambling Services