It`s a Matter of Chance

 All you need to know about games of chance
and money!
A non-profit organization, La Maison Jean Lapointe’s main
goal since 1973 has been the rehabilitation of people suffering
from alcohol addiction and drug abuse. In 2001, the treatment
for problem gamblers was added to the services offered by La
Maison Jean Lapointe, which was then followed in 2004 by
workshops designed to raise public awareness of the risks
associated with games of chance and money.
These workshops are open to all high schools and community
organizations interested in learning more about the risks
associated with games of chance and money, as well as the
consequences that may impact youth. The project is
supported by the Montreal Health and Social Services
Agency.
Games of chance and money among youth
Games of chance and money are increasingly becoming part
of everyday life in Quebec society, and high school students
are no exception. In fact, many of these young people are
attracted early on by lotteries and gambling, whether online or
through more traditional games such as cards and dice.
The workshops provided by La Maison Jean Lapointe are
interactive group discussions whose format and length are
adapted to the needs of the clientele. The gambling
awareness workshop seeks to reach all those interested in
obtaining information on the risks of gambling in all its forms,
starting with high school students, their parents and anyone
concerned.
INFORMATION WORKSHOP ON GAMES OF
CHANCE AND MONEY FOR YOUTH
Why?
Data collected by McGill University’s International Centre for
Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors shows
that 80% of teenagers report having played a game of chance
or money in the last 12 months.
A 2005 study of approximately 4000 high school students,
conducted by La Maison Jean Lapointe, concludes that about
5% of those students do in fact have a gambling problem.
The goal?
In addition to specifically addressing gambling and problem
gambling among youth, the workshop examines issues such
as the odds of winning, how the games function, and the
types of games that engage the teenage population, as well
as the vulnerability factors that affect them. It also touches on
the symptoms of problem gambling among youth and the
different approaches to prevent and treat it.
The content of the youth workshop was developed by Laval
University’s Quebec Center of Excellence for the Prevention
and Treatment of Gambling (CQEPTJ). We also offer an adult
version of the workshop, designed for teachers, parents and
counselors, and developed by the Centre of Addiction and
Mental Health of Ontario.
Where, when, how?
The workshop lasts approximately 75 minutes and is available
as of now, completely free of charge. Apart from an adequate
space, it does not require any materials or equipment on your
part. Presented in PowerPoint format on a video projector, the
workshop is conducted by experienced speakers who are
specialized in the topic of games of chance and money.
For more information
or to schedule a meeting, please contact us at 514 288-2611, ext. 239.