College Gambling
Throughout the country, gambling is viewed as an entertaining way for college students to have some social fun. Whether it’s a poker tournament or a recreational sporting event, gambling has become a popular activity for many students. For the majority of students choosing to participate in gambling activities, there are few consequences. However, 1 in every 20 college students will develop a gambling problem. For these students, there is the reality of academic, personal, and financial stress.
Check out these helpful resources to see if you or a friend is at risk!
http://www.1877mylimit.org
http://www.co.lane.or.us/prevention/gambling/default.htm
1-877-2-STOP-NOW (1-877-278-6766)
University of Oregon Counseling and Testing Center
http://counseling.uoregon.edu/
Department of Human Services
Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services:
www.dhs.state.or.us/addiction
Oregon Lottery Program Gambling
www.oregonlotteryhelp.com
Gambler’s Anonymous
www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirOR.html
Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Foundation
www.gamblingaddiction.org
Responsible Gambling
http://www.responsiblegambling.org/en/index.cfm
http://www.877mylimit.org
College Gambling
Throughout the country, gambling is viewed as an entertaining way for college students to have some social fun. Whether it’s a poker tournament or a recreational sporting event, gambling has become a popular activity for many students. For the majority of students choosing to participate in gambling activities, there are few consequences. However, 1 in every 20 college students will develop a gambling problem. For these students, there is the reality of academic, personal, and financial stress.
Check out these helpful resources to see if you or a friend is at risk!
http://www.1877mylimit.org
http://www.co.lane.or.us/prevention/gambling/default.htm
1-877-2-STOP-NOW (1-877-278-6766)
University of Oregon Counseling and Testing Center
http://counseling.uoregon.edu/
Department of Human Services
Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services:
www.dhs.state.or.us/addiction
Oregon Lottery Program Gambling
www.oregonlotteryhelp.com
Gambler’s Anonymous
www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirOR.html
Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Foundation
www.gamblingaddiction.org
Responsible Gambling
http://www.responsiblegambling.org/en/index.cfm
http://www.877mylimit.org