Journal article
Youth gambling: not a safe bet
Current opinion in pediatrics, v 18(4), pp 454-458
Aug 2006
PMID: 16915003
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Abstract
To increase awareness and knowledge of the growing problem of adolescent gambling.
Some risk factors have been established for adolescent gambling. Many of the risk factors for gambling behavior can be addressed in effective prevention of problem gambling. There is an association between some psychiatric comorbid conditions and problem gambling (i.e. depression). Current treatment modalities are based on adult experiences and need further investigation for adolescents. Prevention strategies and education of youth, parents, teachers, educators, and professionals are essential in targeting this serious problem.
Given the increasing overall prevalence of adolescent gambling, it is imperative that pediatricians appreciate that gambling problems can also afflict adolescents. There is a clear link between problem gambling in adolescence and pathologic gambling in adulthood. Thus, like other addictive behaviors (cigarette smoking, alcohol and drug use), youth and parents should be screened and counseled about the risks associated with excessive gambling.
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- Title
- Youth gambling: not a safe bet
- Creators
- Renee M Turchi - St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenJeffrey L Derevensky
- Publication Details
- Current opinion in pediatrics, v 18(4), pp 454-458
- Publisher
- Lippincott
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000239615200019
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33747462763
- Other Identifier
- 991019167739704721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics