Gambling among college students is on the increase. College students develop gambling problems at about twice the rate of other adults. Problem gamblers between the ages of 18 and 25 lose an average of $30,000 each year and rack up $20,000 to $25,000 in credit card debt. Despite these facts, little is being done on most campuses to address the issue of problem gambling. This presentation will cover the current state of the problem; why it should be of concern to colleges; how it can affect students, their friends, their families, and the college itself; and what can be done to prevent or treat problem gambling among students.

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An online seminar for:
Student Affairs Staff
Deans of Students
Mental Health Services
Student Organization Advisors
Student Organization Leaders
Campus Legal Counsel
Campus Security Officers
University Relations
Presidents

Participants will learn:
• the incidence and consequences of gambling and problem gambling among college students
• who is at risk for developing a gambling problem
• what types of gambling activities are most appealing to college students
• how to differentiate between social gambling and problem gambling
• the signs and symptoms of a gambling problem
• a wide variety of actions colleges can take to address this problem
• recommended resources for further help and information

Meet the presenters:
Dr. Jeffrey Marotta was trained as a clinical psychologist at the University of Nevada, Reno and has specialized in the field of problem gambling since 1997. He is a certified gambling addiction counselor and a researcher, author, trainer, and consultant. He currently serves as the director of Oregon Problem Gambling Services, as part of the clinical faculty at Oregon Health Sciences University, and as vice-president to the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators. He has trained and consulted nationally and internationally on topics of gambling and public health, including gambling treatment, gambling policy, problem gambling prevention, system development, and problem gambling awareness.

Wendy Hausotter holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley and has more than 25 years’ experience in public health education in a wide range of content areas, including problem gambling, addiction, and other behavioral health issues. She currently manages Prevention and Workforce Development for the Oregon’s Problem Gambling Services. Most recently, she was project director for the Northwest Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center. She is an adjunct instructor in public health at Oregon State University.

How does a Magna Online Seminar work?
Magna Publications developed this online program so you can participate in a timely, interactive program without having to leave your office. Simplicity and ease-of-use are combined with a user-friendly presentation. No special hardware, downloads, or other technology are required to access this program. All you need is a computer with speakers, Windows Media Player, and a broadband Internet connection.

The 90-minute program includes:
• An audio presentation of a leading expert in the field
• PowerPoint slides
• Lively, interactive, real-time question-and-answer session
• Downloadable program handouts
• Ability to review the presentation for remainder of the day.

Three days prior to the seminar, you will receive the URL to connect to the program and the URL to download the program handouts.

We look forward to your participation on November 1, 2006. Keep in mind you pay the $189 registration fee only once for a single connection. However, if you so choose, you can receive the broadcast in a conference room and invite as many people as you like to participate, making this an extremely cost-effective training resource.

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