Erasmus+ program
“Reverse the Odds”:
Professionals’ Awareness
of Gambling Prevention
Dafni, Greece, May 22, 2026. As part of the
dissemination of knowledge and educational materials developed under the
Erasmus+ program “Reverse the Odds,” (Project No.
2024-3-DE04-KA210-YOU-000280177) an informational and educational meeting was
organized for students specializing in Adapted Physical Education.
During the presentation, Panagiotis Dokoutsidis
provided a summary of what was discussed during the Erasmus program he
attended. Specifically, the reasons why young people turn to gambling and how
this vicious cycle causes psychosomatic and social consequences in everyone’s
life, particularly among adolescents. In fact, we discussed ways to address and
raise awareness about gambling, and we addressed how these approaches can
reduce addiction among young people and, of course, motivate educators to prevent
this phenomenon as much as possible and take preventive measures.
Particular emphasis was placed on how important it is for us, as physical education teachers, to promote physical activity and exercise, as it contributes to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle, providing us with many benefits in our lives, such as well-being, joy, and a sense of personal improvement. In other words, we analyzed that exercise is a means of bringing about significant positive changes in an individual and that it can even prevent a person from becoming addicted to gambling.
As the presentation came to a close, the discussion turned to individuals’ personal experiences with gambling and through these we were able to understand and delve deeper into the danger that gambling poses to our lives and how addressing it properly with the right measures (e.g., physical activity, seeing a psychologist) can change our lives for the better.
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Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions
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