Beschreibung:
By Jeffrey L. Derevensky
Aided by technological advances in the gaming industry, new forms of gambling are continually evolving that have wide appeal to underage youth. This book is intended to provide parents and educators with the most recent information on youth gambling, ways in which they may help teens with gambling problems overcome their addiction, and resources and strategies available to help minimize harm associated with gambling. Case studies and vignettes from clinical treatment and focus groups will be provided.
Preface1: Gambling: An Introduction and Historical Perspective2: Gambling Behaviors Among Adolescents3: Adolescent Problem Gambling4: Measuring and Assessing Adolescent Problem Gambling5: Preventing Adolescent Problem Gambling6: Helping Adolescents with Gambling Problems7: Gambling as a Public Health IssueBibliography