Full Description
Stacked Deck is an evidence-based curriculum for the prevention of problem gambling among teens and young adults. Proven to be effective in changing gambling behavior in youth as well as reducing their risk of developing gambling-related problems.
Stacked Deck lessons:
teach young people the facts about gambling and related risks
encourage responsible decision-making
prevent young people from becoming problem gamblers
Important elements of the program include:
a fun and engaging multimedia delivery
a well-structured sequence of lessons that develop an essential knowledge base and key skills
a key message that advocates for ""smart gambling,"" understood as sensible risk-taking, rather than total abstinence from risk-taking
take-home messages to engage families
an engaging quiz game with an emphasis on the retention of knowledge and skills
The USB flash drive contains reproducible handouts and five school-based interactive PowerPoints to facilitate lessons.
