media center | problem gambling prevention

Television & Video

• KVAL-TV News | 'Raising awareness on problem gambling in Oregon' [Story | Video] (3/5/08)
• KMTR-TV News | 'Problem gamblers getting younger'  [Story | Video] (3/4/08)
• Youth gambling video
• KVAL-TV News | 'Local students make video to prevent problem gambling' (6/5/07)
• KMTR-TV News | 'New video: Gambling prevention for teens' (6/5/07)

Radio  

• Community Forum: Youth Gambling | 27 min. (Aired 4/1/07 on KMGE 94.5, KEUG 105.5, & KKNU 93.3 FM)

Radio Public Service Announcements

Youth Messages (mp3):

• Jasmin & Michael from Hamlin Middle School (60 sec.)
• Brandon & Samantha from Monroe Middle School (60 sec.)
• My dad doesn't want help for his gambling problem - but mom is getting help  (60 sec.)
• Erin's personal story - My uncle has a gambling problem (60 sec.)
• Brandon says help is available (30 sec.)

Parent Messages:

• Know the Rules of the Game: Talk with your kids about gambling | Lane County H&HS, 60 sec.
• Know the Rules of the Game: Talk with your kids about gambling | Lane County H&HS, 60 sec.
• Know the Rules of the Game: Talk with your kids about gambling | Lane County H&HS, 30 sec.

Treatment Works!:

• Emergence Problem Gambling Treatment [#1] | 60 sec.
• Emergence Problem Gambling Treatment [#2] | 60 sec.
• Emergence Problem Gambling Treatment [Gary] | 60 sec.

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Presentations (Copyright information - click here)

• Issues & Perspectives on Problem Gambling (presentation notes & guide; 22MB file)
• Problem Gambling & the Workplace [Oregon Problem Gambling Services]
• Youth Gambling: Safe Bet?
• Youth & Adult Attitudes & Behaviors Involving Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Gambling   [RMC Research]
• Youth Gambling in Oregon [Marotta & Hynes]
• More presentations ► Contact us

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News Advisories

• "Lane County advocates work to increase awareness of problem gambling; Rally planned" (3/3/09)
• Governor proclaims March 3-9 Problem Gambling Awareness Week (2/29/08)
• DHS seeks young artists for problem gambling awareness calendar (2/19/08)
• State's problem gambling program introduces electronic messaging (8/29/07)
• Oregon's first ever youth problem gambling prevention video debuts in Eugene (6/4/07)
• Local Transit Buses to Feature Youth-Created Posters That Raise Awareness of Problem Gambling (3/6/07)
• New problem gambling prevention video will feature Lane County youth (10/11/06)  
• Problem Gamblers Awareness Day Celebrated in Eugene(9/29/06)
• Main news page

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