October Deliverable and Data Spotlight
Hello SEOW Group Members,
We are excited to announce the release of two new deliverables -- Gaming and Gambling: Impacts on Virginia Youth and Young Adults and Data Spotlight: Cannabis Control Authority!
Gaming and Gambling
This report looks at how gaming and gambling affect youth and young adults and how gaming and gambling can affect other aspects of public health, including substance use and mental health.
As we heard from many of our SEOW members, gaming and gambling is a growing issue and we hope to share the information in this report to communities across Virginia to support their prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. Please share this document with any agencies and email lists you know that could benefit from a better understanding of the differences between gaming and gambling, current statistics on gaming and gambling, how gaming and gambling affect aspects of public health, including substance use and mental health, and resources for those struggling with gaming and gambling.
Data Spotlight: Cannabis Control Authority
This spotlight highlights the results of the Cannabis Control Authority’s survey on Virginians’ attitudes toward cannabis use and driving as part of a safe driving campaign highlighting the risk of cannabis-impaired driving.
The spotlight looks at the dataset, what the data is telling us, how partners can use the data, and how to access the data.
Sharing the Deliverables
The Gaming and Gambling deliverable and Cannabis Control Authority data spotlight are public so please feel free to share outside of work (e.g., at child’s school PTA)!The deliverable and data spotlight are attached and are also available at Our Work — Virginia SEOW and Data Spotlights — Virginia SEOW.
Below we have attached blurbs to use as a guide when sending the report to agencies and partners. Feel free to edit to your specific needs.
Hello [Partner/Organization]
In efforts to increase awareness around Gaming and Gambling, the Virginia State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) has developed Gaming and Gambling: Impacts on Virginia Youth and Young Adults to be shared with agencies and partners across Virginia. The SEOW is facilitated by OMNI Institute in partnership with Virginia’s DBHDS through a SAMHSA grant. The deliverable focuses on:
· What is gaming and gambling and why is it a public health issue?
· The effects on youth and young adults including public health, substance use, and mental health
· Strategies to address problem gaming and gambling including prevention strategies, treatment, and recovery opportunities
The deliverable is available at Our Work — Virginia SEOW. If you have any specific questions about the report, please reach out to VirginiaSEOW@omni.org.
Thank you, and please reach out if you have any questions!
Hello [Partner/Organization]
In efforts to increase awareness around Cannabis use and driving in Virginia, the Virginia State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) has developed a Data Spotlight on the Cannabis Control Authority to be shared with agencies and partners across Virginia. The SEOW is facilitated by OMNI Institute in partnership with Virginia’s DBHDS through a SAMHSA grant. The deliverable focuses on:
· Regulating cannabis policies, education, and practices
· Promoting public health and safety while also protecting communities in the Commonwealth
· Data that measures Virginians' attitudes toward cannabis use and driving
The deliverable is available at Data Spotlights — Virginia SEOW. If you have any specific questions about the report, please reach out to VirginiaSEOW@omni.org.
Thank you, and please reach out if you have any questions!