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Gambling and problem gambling in the
AbstractAimsTo provide an overview of gambling in the Netherlands, focusing on historical background, policy, legislation, prevalence of problem gambling, availability of treatment options and research base.MethodsLiterature review.ResultsContradictions between gambling policy and practice have been present in the past 15–20 years, and have led to an ...
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Gambling, gambling activities, and problem gambling.
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 2009This research examined similarities and differences between gambling activities, with a particular focus on differences in gambling frequency and rates of problem gambling. The data were from population-based surveys conducted in Canada between 2001 and 2005.
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Gambling and Problem Gambling among Indigenous Peoples
Substance Use & Misuse, 1997This paper compares results from studies of gambling and problem gambling among indigenous groups in New Zealand and in North Dakota. The samples for each of these studies included substantial numbers of indigenous respondents, and the methods used in these studies were similar enough to allow comparisons of Caucasian and indigenous groups from these ...
R A, Volberg, M W, Abbott
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Gambling and gambling‐related problems in France
Addiction, 2015Abstract Aims To provide an overview of the gambling landscape and gambling‐related problems in France, including the history, legislation, gambling policy and epidemiological data on excessive gambling.
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Gambling behavior and gambling problems in Norway 2007
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 2009In Norway, legalized gambling is pervasive, easily accessible and socially accepted, particularly the participation in national lotteries. We conducted a stratified probability sample study during January–March 2007 (age group 16–74 years, N = 3,482, response rate 36.1%) to assess gambling behavior and prevalence of problematic gambling by the NORC ...
Inger Johanne, Bakken +4 more
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Gambling Technologies: Prospects for Problem Gambling
Journal of Gambling Studies, 1999Technology his always played a role in the development of gambling practices and will continue to play a critical role in the development of increased gambling opportunities (e.g., internet gambling). Although technological advance his long been associated with improved gambling opportunities, there is little written in the literature explicitly ...
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Gambling behavior and problem gambling
2018General population surveys show that gambling is prevalent in many high-income countries. Gambling is not an exclusive activity that only a few people engage in; it has become a popular recreational pursuit, especially in countries where it is legal, accessible, and commercialized.
Pekka Sulkunen +10 more
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Gambling Involvement and Increased Risk of Gambling Problems
Journal of Gambling Studies, 2012The opportunity to gamble has undergone rapid expansion with technology allowing for access to gambling products 24 h a day. This increased online availability challenges governments' abilities to restrict access to gambling. Indeed, the ready access to multiple forms of gambling may potentially contribute to impaired control over urges for problem ...
Phillips, James G +3 more
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2020
In the past government pursued a moralistic and paternalistic policy with regard to gambling. However, in many countries, governments have relaxed regulations, whilst not treating gambling quite like other goods. This relaxation of regulations benefits many people who like to gamble, but has led to a growing issue of problem gamblers and addicts ...
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In the past government pursued a moralistic and paternalistic policy with regard to gambling. However, in many countries, governments have relaxed regulations, whilst not treating gambling quite like other goods. This relaxation of regulations benefits many people who like to gamble, but has led to a growing issue of problem gamblers and addicts ...
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The Harvard mental health letter, 2004
Addicted gamblers take bad risks with their money and their lives. They can be helped to recover both.
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Addicted gamblers take bad risks with their money and their lives. They can be helped to recover both.
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