Video Game & Gambling Addiction Prevention Programs
Learn To Prevent Gaming Addictions
What Are Gambling & Gaming Addictions?
Problem gaming can span a wide variety of activities, from problem gambling to video game addiction. These addictions are often insidious and difficult to recognize, as many forms of gaming are socially acceptable with little to any legal limitations.
While the majority of gamers/gamblers do not experience dependence, in some cases problem gaming can be just as destructive as alcohol and drug addictions. Our approach to problem gaming prevention focuses on education for youth and adults.
What are the Goals of the Gaming Addiction Prevention Program?
Goals of Problem Gaming Prevention include:
- Increasing knowledge and attitudes that foster protection
- Reducing high risk gaming/gambling
- Decreasing to abstinence
- Adoption of low-risk gaming/gambling practices (ie. setting time limit & money spent)
Prevent Gaming & Gambling Addictions in Kids & Adults
Change the Game is a youth-focused problem gaming/gambling prevention resource. Whether you are a young person, parent, or educator, start with the Quiz to learn more and start a conversation.
Want to Learn More About the Problem Gaming Prevention Training Program?
To learn more about our offerings in Problem Gaming Prevention, visit our education website at playitsafeohio.org and our What We Do tab.
Note: If you or someone you care about is experiencing problems, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966.
