Coping With Teen Gambling
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.33 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823915123 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 147 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The authors' notes indicate that all references, except a government document, were printed in the last 10 years. From School Library Journal Grade 7-12-- One only needs to read the introduction and an opening chapter of this book to become convinced that the nation is facing a quickly growing adolescent problem. Through credible stories about young gamblers (names changed) and their problems, the authors depict the phenomenon and its impressive growth rate among young males. Friends of those with gambling problems may be more willing to persevere. . This text is needed in libraries both for reports and for individual guidance. The book includes a set of questions teens frequently ask (along with their answers), a list of sources and services for more information, and a very detailed index. The initial chapters emphasize prevention and dwell--almost to the point of overkill--upon the fact that gambling can be addictive. -
Discusses the phenomenon of compulsive gambling among teenagers, how to recognize the signs of addiction, and steps that can be taken to deal with this problem.
this book on teen gambling needs to be in every middle school and high school library, for both students and teachers this is a very well written and informative book it is obvious that the author took her time and researched the book well. also the author has the education, the long term experience, and the enlightenment to present same. most of us were not even aware that the problem existed. the author presents an informed, creditable, and well rounded treatment of identifying how serious this problem is, why the problem exists, what are the long range (life