Gambling awareness for adolescents

[fiulpro]

UK charity Gambling with Lives has created what it describes as “a ground-breaking new youth education programme”.

The programme is aimed at preventing gambling harm in young people and will be piloted at schools in Essex, Manchester and Northern Ireland.

According to a press release published by the group, it aims to influence the way gambling awareness education is delivered to young people and address the lack of information and help currently available.

Speaking about the programme, James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, said: “What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.

Apparently there is going to be a new education program for youths which would teach them about gambling, it would be not only unbiased but evidence based as well, they are going to put roles out in the open regarding the predatory market and how it's influencing the adolescents at this moment, I do think that this might be really helpful for certain cases because they are not shoo-in things away but rather teaching adolescents and talking about their issues.

What do you think about this initiative??
https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/13127/gambling-with-lives-launches-new-gambling-education-programme

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[Yogee]

I think it will take a lot of time before this education program bears good fruit so I guess I will just have to wait for the results. If they can save at least a few youngster from future irresponsible gambling or addiction then that could be considered as a success.

...“What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.

Not really unique approach. Maybe just new to them.

[carlfebz2]

What do you think about this initiative??

As long it do shows up some effectiveness then that the time they could tell that it is a success but i doubt that results wont really be that on point which means this would be a long wait

but im not really that against nor do tell that this isnt a good one but rather on the middle side of things since spreading awareness  motive is good initiative but actually these things doesnt really

need to be that complicated or really go into certain extent which makes them impose this kind of act.

[fiulpro]

I think it will take a lot of time before this education program bears good fruit so I guess I will just have to wait for the results. If they can save at least a few youngster from future irresponsible gambling or addiction then that could be considered as a success.

...“What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.

Not really unique approach. Maybe just new to them.

Yes but honestly in most places people try and ignore and force the laws down, if they are going to explain it to them really nicely and tell them what's gonna happen and how does it work then I do think it might be an amazing option for kids.

What do you think about this initiative??

As long it do shows up some effectiveness then that the time they could tell that it is a success but i doubt that results wont really be that on point which means this would be a long wait

but im not really that against nor do tell that this isnt a good one but rather on the middle side of things since spreading awareness  motive is good initiative but actually these things doesnt really

need to be that complicated or really go into certain extent which makes them impose this kind of act.

The results might actually depend on how it's implemented. The concept is good, they have good ideas and intentions, what's left is to implement it in a way that it would have a good audience, plus they can also talk with the universities and schools as well to get a wider audience. I think this might work if done correctly. At least they are trying something.


It's idea, implication, concept improvement according to the results and all of this is quite going to be complicated.

[TimeTeller]

I think it will take a lot of time before this education program bears good fruit so I guess I will just have to wait for the results. If they can save at least a few youngster from future irresponsible gambling or addiction then that could be considered as a success.

...“What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.

Not really unique approach. Maybe just new to them.

Yes but honestly in most places people try and ignore and force the laws down, if they are going to explain it to them really nicely and tell them what's gonna happen and how does it work then I do think it might be an amazing option for kids.

What do you think about this initiative??

As long it do shows up some effectiveness then that the time they could tell that it is a success but i doubt that results wont really be that on point which means this would be a long wait

but im not really that against nor do tell that this isnt a good one but rather on the middle side of things since spreading awareness  motive is good initiative but actually these things doesnt really

need to be that complicated or really go into certain extent which makes them impose this kind of act.

The results might actually depend on how it's implemented. The concept is good, they have good ideas and intentions, what's left is to implement it in a way that it would have a good audience, plus they can also talk with the universities and schools as well to get a wider audience. I think this might work if done correctly. At least they are trying something.


It's idea, implication, concept improvement according to the results and all of this is quite going to be complicated.

At least, facing the reality here and finding a way how to address the issue at hand.
Because in most cases, people don't want to talk about their gambling habits, they even hide it to others.
So if they are open about in this issue, they would know how to tackle this problem if in case they will encounter in the future or they know someone close to them battling such trouble.
Maybe, it is really time to face this situation even at school, because one way or another, they will go thru this path along the way.
And if that time comes, they already know how to address their potential problem.

[Rruchi man]

Early sensitisation in the form of awareness can very effective in curbing the increasing number of compulsive gamblers and people with other vices in the society. 

Curiosity has driven many people into many things they didn't know that will later be a problem to them especially at an early age. The importance of talking about these things like gambling to adolescent is very important, not just to expose them to it, but to create an atmosphere where they are free and comfortable to verify from you what they hear from their peers and others around.

[crzy]

Early sensitisation in the form of awareness can very effective in curbing the increasing number of compulsive gamblers and people with other vices in the society. 

Curiosity has driven many people into many things they didn't know that will later be a problem to them especially at an early age. The importance of talking about these things like gambling to adolescent is very important, not just to expose them to it, but to create an atmosphere where they are free and comfortable to verify from you what they hear from their peers and others around.

This is way better to educate them as early as possible and let them understand the possible risk of gambling than to know this activity alone in online site which put then on a bigger risk. The generation that we have right now is very different, they can access online anywhere they want and without the proper knowledge, they might ended up into addiction very badly. UK seems more concern about gambling activities, spreading such information at the early age is fine as long as the purpose is to educate them and not to force them to gamble.

[blockman]

As long as it aims to raise awareness so that these young folks will be able to understand what they need to control if they let themselves engage in gambling. It's not just all about having money but also about being responsible not just for yourself but also the way you handle money. While it educates the young folks, they should also be open not just to this age bracket but also set for the young adults to adults because there are a lot of people that are also in that bracket that should be raised with the awareness.

[btc_angela]

Of course, every concept against Gambling is very good, but not sure how effective it is as we have seen the gambling addiction numbers is still way high in every country. Not just for ordinary gamblers, but we have seen a lot of sport athletes dabbing themselves in gambling and how much people around them advise to control themselves it's going to be very difficult. Hopefully though, with this kind of programs, young adults could be successfully swayed against the potential ill effects of gambling.

[electronicash]

anything that is related to making awareness is good, that is why their head emphasized that there must be a real change to regulation and enforcement to protect the public.
if gambling regulations are to be discussed, it almost assumed a ban on gambling and then punishment to show examples of what government will do but i don't think the UK government will do this.

this is unrelated to the thread but i remember years ago there was also some kind of gambling addiction program in our city. nothing was ever published about it after. you just can't see where the program goes when the charity program is sponsored by a casino.

[ReiMomo]

If the sole purpose of this program is just awareness and there is no bias information that can be shared, this is good.  
People dont prohibit gambling but instead, make them educated about the outcomes either positive or negative outcomes in gambling. Gambling addiction is very worst when you are gambling, those people who are planning to enter gambling should know this in an early stage and I think this awareness is very helpful between the gambling operators and the gamblers as well. They are very lucky they understand how gambling going on the possible outcome.

[gagux123]

Well, in my opinion, I believe this kind of awareness is relevant, especially in countries where gambling is totally free and a part of the population likes this type of entertainment.

This is interesting, and let's see if in fact it will create any positive results that are very relevant!

[AmoreJaz]

If the sole purpose of this program is just awareness and there is no bias information that can be shared, this is good.  
People dont prohibit gambling but instead, make them educated about the outcomes either positive or negative outcomes in gambling. Gambling addiction is very worst when you are gambling, those people who are planning to enter gambling should know this in an early stage and I think this awareness is very helpful between the gambling operators and the gamblers as well. They are very lucky they understand how gambling going on the possible outcome.

usually, we look at gambling more on the negative facet of it because of those situations involving gamblers - theft, debt, addiction and other related gambling troubles. but if we look at the bright side, if you are going to casino to enjoy and unwind after a stressful day, this will uplift your spirit. that is, if you know how to handle and control yourself when you are in front of the casino table. now, with more awareness starting adolescents, they will somehow understand how to handle themselves when it comes to their games. at least opening their minds in this industry as early as they can be and allowing them to understand better about its true nature. so they can better manage themselves when the time comes that they get involved in this game.

[Hydrogen]

Media sources adopt a stance where they portray gambling as containing risk. While stock markets, asset trading, FOREX, business investments and similar things are portrayed to be "safe" containing no risk.

It might be more fair to educate youth as to everything in life containing various degrees of risk. Which people must learn to cope with. Rather than illustrate an inaccurate picture of risk being found only in gambling.

The 2008 economic crisis showed how risk is present in normalized jobs, financial markets and the economy which are supposed to be "safe" and "secure".

This quiet war being waged against gambling doesn't make a ton of sense to me. The poor and homeless have far bigger issues than gambling. Substance and drug abuse are rampant. It simply doesn't make sense for gambling to attacked the way it is IMO.

[shield132]

And that educational programmes tell people that slots, roulette, blackjack, etc are all rigged and it's calculated by casino to give away only 20% of income and other bla bla blas. I say this from personal experience while I know that the real situation is different!
The knowledge program should answer the question - why are people getting addicted to gambling? What's so amazing in it that causes serious addiction, similar to cocaine. Just one parralel, it's easy to say that drugs are bad and it destroy you, etc but why are people getting addicted? No one ever mentions dopamine and other happy hormones and their role in addiction. No one mentions that you are getting addicted because you experience the euphoria thats out of this world and it's unforgettable. And the more you use it, the brain adapts to higher levels of dopamine and this level becomes a new normal for it. Then you are getting depletted and are diving into deep depression. This is that we should explain people, the reason why gambling is addictive and the reason why we should gamble responsible and how to technicues if we want to really get the desired effect from this program.

[Oceat]

For now, what they need to see is the effectiveness of the program since personal experiences are different when talking about gambling. I'm not against with this idea but they should put someone who has an experience of gambling that has finally change coming from rehabilitation center. I think this is the most effective way to let them learn the exact experience so that they could be more aware about the possibilities of what will going to happen to them if they ever engage in gambling activity.

At least they were all aware already during their adolescence that might be enough for them to decide what they would do with their life in the future.

[agustina2]

It's good for me. At least not the harsh part where they will be stay away by concern people out of gambling. It's good to have that subject to create awareness because there's no way they can't encounter gambling in their everyday life.

Not totally can result on a decrease number of young ones being addicted but that plan will help people to understand the risks they are going to face once they enter gambling and the possible events they can actually experience, good or worst.

[yazher]

I think this is a good step towards the result of a less addictive person who will gonna lead himself to destruction after he loses everything in gambling. they will become aware of what they are about to do because, in this awareness, they will gonna learn about different scenarios and events where some people have miserably failed their life because they went overboard about it.

[Wexnident]

Well, it's a good initiative, just that, it stays there, as an initiative. Its effectiveness is still to be questioned and honestly, it doesn't really look like it's going to be any effective. It's for a fact that teaching this stuff in schools would obviously get traction since it is in a school (from what I understood anyway) but it doesn't mean its effects would last long. Heck, I can't even expect them to actually remember the program contents after a week or so. I do hope that the program is effective, but really, as someone who was a kid back then, it doesn't really allure me that much.             

[GreatArkansas]

I hope other countries will follow this.
Always remember that "Prevention is always better than cure". Especially in gambling, we all know how risky it is and what is the effect of it for those people who don't have control, it will rekt your life.
With discouraging gambling to people, it will help them to avoid and not try gambling for sure, good move.