Teach youths about risks of excessive gambling: experts
4 Jul 2007
SINGAPORE -- As reported Channel News Asia: "International studies show youths are two to four times more susceptible to problem gambling compared to adults.
"Since many tend to start at about nine or ten years old, experts say it is important to educate them about the dangers of excessive gambling, before it is too late.
"This is one key focus at a two-day Problem Gambling Conference, which started on Thursday.
"Besides teaching them about the pitfalls, youths must also know where to seek help.
"...Besides organising educational activities in schools, the National Council on Problem Gambling has also run programmes to raise awareness on the topic among Singaporeans..."