Gambling Behaviors and Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in New York State: Initial Findings from the 2006 OASAS School Survey

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2007-11
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New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Servic
Abstract
The most recent OASAS School Survey was conducted in the spring of 2006. The focus of the survey was on gambling behavior and problems. Questionnaire items addressed the frequency of engaging in 14 different gambling activities during the past year, the frequency of gambling in the past 30 days, diagnostic criteria and risk and protective factors affecting gambling behavior. This brief report describes initial findings regarding gambling behavior and problems.
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Teenage gamblers -- New York State, Gambling -- New York State, Compulsive gambling -- New York State
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