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Ohio State University's HECAOD Expands to Address Collegiate Problem Gambling

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The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) at Ohio State University has been developing college campus professionals to support alcohol and drug misuse prevention since 2015. In 2023, HECAOD expanded its focus to address the growing issue of collegiate problem gambling. The center established the Collegiate Problem Gambling Workgroup to better understand the challenges campuses face. "Gambling's long-term impacts can be crippling," said Jim Lange, executive director. "A gambling issue can be a risk factor for suicidal ideation and attempts. When you get to that extreme, it is literally deadly."

Key Takeaways:

  • HECAOD established the Collegiate Problem Gambling Workgroup in 2023 to address the growing issue of collegiate problem gambling.
  • The workgroup aims to provide training and resources to campuses across the country to help students and campus professionals recognize and address problem gambling.
  • HECAOD has received a $40,000 Agility Grant from the National Council on Problem Gambling to provide a turnkey training on collegiate gambling.
  • The training will be delivered to 30+ statewide coalitions through the National Consortium of State Coalitions (NCSC), who will reach campuses across the country.
  • HECAOD's goal is to reach 1,000 campuses, providing a go-to person in each region who can develop knowledge and skills, provide resources, and more.

Specific initiatives and resources mentioned include:

  • The Collegiate Problem Gambling Workgroup
  • The National Council on Problem Gambling's Agility Grant
  • The National Consortium of State Coalitions (NCSC)
  • The Student Wellness Center at Ohio State University

Statistics:

  • Since 2015, HECAOD has been developing college campus professionals to support alcohol and drug misuse prevention.
  • The Collegiate Problem Gambling Workgroup was established in 2023 specifically to address the growing issue of collegiate problem gambling.
  • The National Consortium of State Coalitions (NCSC) has over 30 statewide coalitions.
  • HECAOD received a $40,000 Agility Grant from the National Council on Problem Gambling.
  • HECAOD aims to reach 1,000 campuses through a turnkey training on collegiate gambling.

Sources:

  • Ohio State University - Columbus

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